Digital and Sustainable Business Development

Course overview

This course is designed to deepen your knowledge and understanding of different business models, with a focus on digitalisation, sustainability and innovation. You will explore how organisations create value in changing markets and how new technologies influence business development.

Through lectures and practical exercises, the course covers generic business strategies, disruptive innovation, business model development, sustainable development, platform business models, and the basics of AI, machine learning and analytics.

Who is this programme for

This programme is intended for applicants who hold a Bachelor’s degree and have at least two years of relevant work experience gained after completing their higher education degree. It is suitable for professionals who want to further develop their expertise and advance their careers.

What you will learn

After completing this course, you will have gained knowledge, skills, and a strategic mindset across the following areas:

Knowledge

• You understand and can critically assess new business models and business activities emerging through digitalization and sustainable transformation in different industries.
• You understand the impact of sustainable development on business models.
• You explore how digital technologies facilitate the sustainable transition of business models.

Skills

• You adopt a holistic perspective of the business as a leader, understanding the integration and interdependence of various functions.
• You integrate and evaluate the impact of digital and sustainable solutions on business models.
• You develop well-argued perspectives and ideas on business development, grounded in academic literature and practices, and communicate them effectively through presentations.

Attitude

• You adopt a broad perspective on business development and its impact on customers and other stakeholders.
• You take an exploratory approach toward utilizing technology in businesses.
• You cultivate a critical yet positive perspective on sustainable and digital transformation in business.

Study format and schedule

The study days for autumn 2026 are:

• 16 September, 16:30–20:00
• 17 September, 16:30–20:00
• 18 September, 16:30–20:00
• 8 October, 16:30–20:00
• 9 October, 16:30–20:00
• 10 October, 10:00–13:30

Please note that the timetable is subject to change.