The introduction course approaches the phenomenon from the perspectives of information sciences, business and management as well as public administration and politics.
The course analyses digitalization at the different societal levels and provides tools for understanding and conceptualizing the phenomenon both in theoretical and managerial terms.
Student becomes familiar with various impacts of digitalization on society and is able to compare its pros and cons.

27th of October:
Mikael Nylund, Senior adviser and business manager at Gofore Oy

3rd of November: Politics and digitalization
Researcher Rune Saugmann
Cases Digital War and Politics and digitalization

4th of November: Digital activism: All male panels and the politics of virality
Researcher Saara Särmä

10th of November: Governance and digitalisation
Professor Jan-Erik Johanson
Case Digital Finland 2.0 – Aleksi Kopponen

17th of November: New business potential through digitalisation
Professor Hannu Saarijärvi
Case Suunto: Customer Driven Business”

24th of November:
Research director Kirsi Heikkilä-Tammi: Work in change

1st of December:
Professor Arja Ropo: Leadership in change + case studies

8th December:
Research Director Harri Laihonen: Summary

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