IT Strategy

Learning strategic management for IT contexts is a perfect match for anyone interested in IT consulting or general managerial positions in IT.

BSc courses in this plan total 51cr
+ 75cr basic studies, 11cr language and communication studies, 10cr thesis, 33cr elective or minor studies

MSc courses in this plan total 64cr
+ 30cr thesis, 3cr seminar, 23cr elective or minor studies

Recommended minors:

Johtaminen (BSc)
Informaatioverkostot (BSc)
Tietotekniikka (BSc)
Strategy (MSc)
Strategy and Corporate Renewal (MSc)
Computer Science (MSc)

= core course, highly recommended to take and complete at the suggested timing



2nd Bachelor’s Year


Autumn (I-II)

MNGT-C1001
Introduction to Strategic Management, 6cr

CS-A1111
Ohjelmointi Y1, 5cr

ISM-C1004
Business Analytics 1, 6cr

+ language or minor courses

Spring (III-IV)

ISM-C1002
Tilastotieteen ja data-analytiikan jatkokurssi, 6cr

ELEC-C7110
Informaatioteknologian perusteet, 5cr

37C00100
Management Information Systems, 6cr

+ language or minor courses


3rd Bachelor’s Year


Autumn (I-II)

AAN-C2007
Product Sustainability, 5cr

+ thesis, language or minor courses

Spring (III-IV)

37C00250
Information Systems Development, 6cr

ISM-C2003
Capstone: Business Process Management in the Digital Era, 6cr

+ thesis, language or minor courses


1st Master’s Year


Autumn (I-II)

21E00034
Strategy Process, 6cr

37E00200
Strategic Information Technology Management, 6cr

ABL-E2606
Data Protection, 6cr

21E00052
Data-Driven Business, 6cr

Spring (III-IV)

ISM-E1004
Business Analytics 2, 6cr
(Completable after ISM-C1004)

TU-E1120
Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation, 5cr

37E00100
Information Economy, 6cr

ISM-E2003
Information Security Management, 6cr

+ language or minor courses


2nd Master’s Year


Autumn (I-II)

TU-E1010
Advanced Strategic Management, 5cr

37E01500
Capstone Project Management and Consulting Practice, 6cr

+ thesis, language or minor courses

Spring (III-IV)

MARK-E0010
Technology-driven Service Strategy, 6cr

+ thesis, language or minor courses