Digital Innovation Strategy and Entrepreneurship

Education facts

Code: 726G41

<p>The course aims to introduce the students to the use of theories and concepts from social sciences and to apply them in a critical analysis for increasing co-creation in the design and testing of digital solutions and automation initiatives. The course also covers the effects of digital technologies and automation on a societal level with a focus on responsible innovation. In particular, the courses will focus on theories and concepts from the area of Science and Technology Studies (STS), such as Actor-Network Theory (ANT), Social Construction of Technology (SCoT), Sociotechnical Imaginaries (STIs), as well as Sociomateriality and Agential Realism.&nbsp;</p><p>Accordingly, the course is structured in two modules: (1) a theory module providing a basic knowledge of STS theories and concepts; (2) a practical module where the students will have to ideate and prototype a digital solution or an automation initiative following the steps of design thinking, critically analyze them through the theories and concepts presented in the theory module of the course, and address the identified issues in a revised prototype.</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.

• Digital Innovation Strategy and Entrepreneurship

  Linköping University

  Linköping

  Start date: 26 October 2026

  End date: 24 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %