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Digital Business Master Class (47E00100) is an interactive and fast-paced graduate-level course (6 ECTS) focusing on digital technologies as tools for building businesses. During the Master Class, students learn how companies transform their processes and systems by implementing digital technologies. Concepts covered include platforms and ecosystems, business design thinking, data-driven marketing, strategic management of technological innovation, data-intensive business and AI ethics.
Challenge-based learning is an integral part of the Master Class. Students work on company projects in international and multidisciplinary teams. The projects are done in collaboration with partner companies, ensuring that the themes are relevant to the current business environment.
In addition to intensive lecture weeks, the course includes independent pre- and post-work periods. Learning experiences range from insightful discussions in class to multidisciplinary teamwork, independent research and corporate collaboration.
The course includes three phases: self-paced pre-work and post-work and two intensive weeks of lectures and project work in teams.
5-18 June 2023: Pre-work (online)
3-14 July 2023: Intensive weeks (on-site at Aalto)
15-21 July 2023: Finishing project work and course reflection (online)
The total course workload of 160h (6 ECTS) is divided as follows:
The course is graded on a scale of 0-5, where
0 = fail, 1 = poor, 2 = satisfactory, 3 = good, 4 = very good, 5 = excellent
The minimum requirement for applying to the Digital Business Master Class is a finished bachelor's degree or the equivalent of 180 ECTS completed in the undergraduate degree. The Digital Business Master Class is a master's level business course, and students should have at least a basic understanding of business to keep up with the pace of the course.
The Digital Business Master Class accepts applications from lifelong learners, exchange students and Aalto degree students.
Prepare to attach the following to your application:
The tuition fee for external students is 1600€ (including VAT 24%). The tuition fee is to be paid by credit card or a Finnish online bank. If the fee is not paid by the due date, the application will be considered lapsed.
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The programme fee for all participants is 250€ (including VAT 24%). The fee and the services apart from the course materials do not apply to Aalto University degree students.
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Working on a real-life business project with a multinational team offers an unbeatable learning experience. Students are invited to apply their knowledge to challenges provided by Finnish companies and organisations. Working together with a company partner provides meaningful connections with the industry and takes new topics from the classroom to the boardroom.
In addition to working on their digital business skills, participants get valuable experience of multidisciplinary teamwork and build their international communication skills. Whether taking the course online or on-campus, students meet people from different academic and cultural backgrounds, preparing them for international careers. The project work is facilitated by DBMC staff, with tips ranging from presentation skills to successful online teamwork.
Participating in the Digital Business Master Class in the summer gives students an excellent opportunity to enjoy Finland at its best. Visitors can enjoy the surrounding nature in full bloom, take advantage of the countless hours of daylight and experience the vibrant Helsinki city life. Digital Business Master Class organises cultural excursions as a part of the program, and participants are encouraged to take full advantage of the Aalto University Summer School social program as well.
DBMC alumnus from 2019, Tyler Spring, shares his tips for making the most of your time at the Master Class: "Make sure you take the time to explore all of the great things that Helsinki has to offer – especially the restaurants and nightlife. The program provides ample time on the weekend to explore outside of Helsinki, and I’d highly recommend taking the short ferry to Tallinn."
I gained a lot of new knowledge about the importance and the usage of platform business models, and the lectures about AI showed me that there is still a long way to go to implement the new technology the right way into our society. Additionally, the short exchange with all these international people from different backgrounds has enriched me with many new perspectives. Liva Gramlow, DBMC alumna summer 2022
Shane McMahon attended the DBMC in the summer of 2021 and was particularly happy about working with environmental solutions during the course company project.
One of the graduates of Digital Business Master Class Spring 2021 is Kevin Campbell
Aalto University Summer School and Information Technology Program alum Seowon Jung moved from Seoul to Finland to study marketing at Aalto University
Tyler Spring attended the Digital Business Master Class in July 2019, and has successfully translated the course insights into positive changes at his work.
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