Futures Studies and ForesightLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Student Knows and can apply the methods of futures studies and forecasting in understanding and taking control of changes in the operating environment. Can connect futures studies and forecasting as well as development based on future knowledge to strategic management and planning.

Content

Futures studies and foresight Operational environment analysis Megatrends, trends, weak signals Futures table Scenarios Applying future knowledge to strategic planning Agile strategizing and creative ideation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can identify and define phenomena and basic concepts related to the topic. The student knows the process of futures studies and forecasting, as well as different methods of futures studies and forecasting. The student knows how to apply one of the futures studies methods and performs the given tasks, but cannot, for example, justify his choices. If necessary, the student works in a group and takes responsibility for his own performance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to the previous one, the student is able to structure the relationships between phenomena and concepts related to the topic and to choose and apply appropriate methods of futures studies and forecasting with justification. The student takes responsibility and commits not only to his own activities but also to the activities of the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the previous ones, the student understands the wide-ranging entities of the subject area and the relationships between them, knows how to search for different methods of futures studies and forecasting, and evaluates and creatively applies them.