Co-creating Digital Solutions and Automation

Education facts

Code: 726G43

<p>The course aims to introduce the students to the strategies for managing digital innovation and developing ideas into new ventures. To this end, the course covers basic concepts of digital transformation in society and organization based on technological advancements and new techniques, such as analysis of large datasets, blockchain, and artificial intelligence. Then, the course also covers digital entrepreneurship and digital business models by focusing on work with the United Nations' 17 global sustainability goals as a starting point for driving digital innovation from initial testing to implementation.&nbsp;</p><p>Accordingly, the course is structured in two modules: (1) a theory module providing a basic knowledge of entrepreneurship and innovation strategies as a base for understanding the shift toward digital innovation and digital entrepreneurship; (2) a practical module where the students will have to ideate and prototype a digital solution following the steps of design thinking, defining the business model and other elements discussed in the theory module.</p>

Entry requirements

General entry requirements for undergraduate studies and Social Studies and English and Mathematics corresponding to the level in Swedish upper secondary education (Samhällskunskap 1b or 1a1 and 1a2 or Samhällskunskap nivå 1b or nivå 1a2, Engelska 6 or Engelska nivå 2 and Matematik 2a/2b/2c or Matematik B or Matematik nivå 2a or nivå 2b or nivå 2c). and 90 ECTS credits, of which at least 30 ECTS credits must be in information systems/informatics courses (or equivalent) Exemption from Swedish

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Co-creating Digital Solutions and Automation

  Linköping University

  Linköping

  Start date: 17 August 2026

  End date: 20 September 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %