Course Catalog 2013-2014
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Course Catalog 2013-2014

TLO-35246 Software Business, 4 cr

Additional information

Lisätietoja opintojakson Moodle-sivuilta.
Suitable for postgraduate studies

Person responsible

Nina Helander

Lessons

Study type P1 P2 P3 P4 Summer Implementations Lecture times and places
Lectures
Excercises

  		 20 h/per
 4 h/per

 

  		TLO-35246 2013-01 Wednesday 12 - 16, TB104
Thursday 12 - 16, TB104
Monday 12 - 16, K4108
Tuesday 8 - 12, TB104
Tuesday 12 - 16, K4110

Requirements

Osallistuminen opetukseen, harjoitustyö ja tentti.

Learning Outcomes

Student understands the basic principles of software business and the special characteristics of software industry. He/she can critically analyze and develop software business models. Student can apply theoretical knowledge and understanding of the software business characteristics to create a solid business plan for a software start-up.

Content

Content Core content Complementary knowledge Specialist knowledge
1. Software industry  Historical development and status of the industry. Value networks in the industry.   
2. Software business models  SaaS models.   
3. Management and leadership in software business  Leading professionals in software business. Productization and marketing.   
4. Business plan for a software intensive company  Software start ups.  Financing, IPR's. 

Instructions for students on how to achieve the learning outcomes

Opiskelijan osaamista arvioidaan ryhmässä tehtävillä harjoitustyöllä ja itsenäisesti tehtävällä lopputentillä. Saadakseen arvosanan kolme (3) opiskelijan tulee osoittaa hyvää kurssin ydinaineksen osaamista.

Assessment scale:

Numerical evaluation scale (1-5) will be used on the course

Study material

Type Name Author ISBN URL Edition, availability, ... Examination material Language
Lecture slides             Yes    English  
Other literature           Muu opintojakson aikana jaettava materiaali (artikkelikokoelma)   Yes    English  

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Correspondence of content

Course Corresponds course  Description 
TLO-35246 Software Business, 4 cr TITA-5800 Software Business, 4 cr  

More precise information per implementation

Implementation Description Methods of instruction Implementation
TLO-35246 2013-01   Lectures
Practical works
   		 Contact teaching: 0 %
Distance learning: 0 %
Self-directed learning: 0 %  

Last modified11.03.2013