1. Bachelor degree in media technology or in a related field with a minimum 180 European Credit Transfer System credits. Examples of related fields include: computer science, informatics, information systems, human-computer interaction, interaction design, media/IT management, game development, media and communication science and digital cultural studies.
2. English proficiency equivalent to English 6 from a Swedish upper secondary school

The course is part of the main area of study media technology and can be included in the degree requirements for a Degree of Master of Science in Media Technology (120 credits).

• methods and tools for problem solving and decision-making under uncertainty,
• creative and experimental methods for future making, scenario building and trend forecasting,
• critical thinking and critical decision-making,
• risk analysis and identification of threats and opportunities,
• decision-making theories.

Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course students should be able to:

• describe decision-making theories in relation to media technology,
• explain ways to manage uncertainty in a media technology context.

Competence and abilities
By the end of the course students should be able to:

• identify threats and opportunities in a rapidly changing environment and frame problems accordingly,
• develop future scenarios,
• develop and execute plans for decision-making in uncertain conditions within a media technology context,
• use appropriate decision-making tools and methods for strategic media technology development,
• manage teamwork and collaborate with business partners.

Evaluation abilities and approach
By the end of the course students should be able to:

• assess and evaluate strategic and innovative opportunities related to media technologies in rapidly changing and uncertain environments,
• critically reflect on appropriate decisions in relation to social, technological and economic aspects.

The course consists of lectures, workshops and project work, which may be done in collaboration with public or private sector partners.

Grading is based on oral and written examination, including projects.

The course is assessed based on the following:

• Written examination (2.5 credits, UA)
• Written assignments (5 credits, UA)
• Project (7.5 credits, UA)

To pass the course (A-E): Passing grade on all parts above is required.

The course grade is calculated based on the weighted average of assessed parts.

• Akama, Y., Pink, S. & Sumartojo,S. (2018). Uncertainty & possibility: New approaches to future making in design anthropology. London: Bloomsbury.
• Bonnett, A. (2011). How to argue: Smarter study skills( 3.ed.). Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.
• Clemen R. & Reilly T. (2014). Making hard decisions with decision tools(3rd ed.). Mason, OH: South-WesternCollegePublishing.
• Syrett, M. & Devine, M. (2012). Managing uncertainty: Strategies for surviving and thriving in turbulent times.London: Profile Books.
• Wilson, I. & Ralson, B.(2006). Scenario planning handbook: Developing strategies in uncertain times.Mason, OH:South-Western Educational Publishing.

A collection of scientific articles will be added to the above mentioned literature.

The University provides students who are taking or have completed a course with the opportunity to share their experiences of and opinions about the course in the form of a course evaluation that is arranged by the University. The University compiles the course evaluations and notifies the results and any decisions regarding actions brought about by the course evaluations. The results shall be kept available for the students. (HF 1:14).

When a course is no longer given, or the contents have been radically changed, the student has the right to re-take the examination, which will be given twice during a one year period, according to the syllabus which was valid at the time of registration.

If a student has a Learning support decision, the examiner has the right to provide the student with an adapted test, or to allow the student to take the exam in a different format.

The syllabus is a translation of a Swedish source text.