Futures Studies and Foresight (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

1st remote session via Zoom consists of introduction and PESTE analysis; the 2nd remote session via Zoom consists of scenario thinking and weak signals, and the 3rd remote session via Zoom deals with scenario presentations and strategic foresight and agile strategizing.

Location and time

1. remote session, 6.9.2024 klo 8.30-11.30 (Zoom) 2. remote session, 3.10.2024 klo 8.30-15.30 (Zoom) 3. remote session, 14.11.2024 klo 8.30-15.30 (Zoom) Individual and small group work between/after teaching sessions. Completion of the course by 1.12.2024

Materials

Materials on the Moodle course page, teacher's materials and Master's students self-directed acquisition of knowledge.

Teaching methods

Remote lectures via Zoom, small group assignments and individual reflection- ja application work.

Employer connections

The applicable individual task is linked to working life cooperation, and the group tasks are related to predicting the future of working life on a more general level.

Exam schedules

No exam.

International connections

The learning material is partly based on international discussions and texts.

Completion alternatives

No optional execution methods. Maximum absence 1/2 days. A replacement task for absence.

Student workload

5 cr = 135 h Joint remote learning (teacher-driven) ~20 h (2 1/2 days). Maximum absence 1/2 days. A replacement task for absence. In addition working in small groups and individually (student-driven), and familiarization with the materials. Completing the course requires solid small group work both during and outside of teaching sessions.