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Course syllabus

Autumn 2017

Course syllabus, Autumn 2017

Title

Decision Making in Media Technology

Swedish title

Beslutsfattande inom medieteknik

Course code

ME612A

Credits

7.5 credits

Grading scale

UV / Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG)

Language of instruction

English

Decision-making body

Faculty of Technology and Society

Syllabus valid from

2017-08-28

Syllabus approval date

2017-08-29

Level

Advanced level

Entry requirements

  1. Degree of bachelor in Media Technology or in a related field. Examples of relevant degrees include, but are not limited to: computer science, informatics, information systems, human-computer interaction, interaction design, media/IT management, game development, media and communication studies, and digital cultural studies. All degrees must be equivalent to at least 180 higher education credits.
  2. The equivalent of English 6/English B in Swedish secondary school.

Main field

Media Technology

Progression level

A1N / Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Progression level in relation to degree requirements

The course meets the degree requirement for the degree of Master (One Year), main field of study Media Technology.

Course objectives

The course objective is for the student to develop theoretical knowledge and apply practical tools for critical and timely decision making in the field of media technology. This means developing and demonstrating an understanding and ability of how to make sense of ambiguous situations, deal with challenges of rapid change, assess risks and make strategic decisions. The course may be carried out in collaboration with industrial partners.

Course contents

  • Theories of decision-making
  • Decision-making tools
  • Management of ambiguous situations
  • Critical thinking and critical decision making
  • Framing opportunities and risks
  • Scenario building and foresight
  • Digital decision-making

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
On completion of the course the student shall demonstrate ability to:
  • Show understanding of a range of decision-making theories
  • Demonstrate knowledge of decision-making tools
  • Explain means of digital decision making
Skills and abilities
On completion of the course the student shall demonstrate ability to:
  • Assess ambiguous situations and develop plans for decision making in such situations
  • Diagnose a decision situation and design an efficient process to make the decision
  • Define risks and opportunities in rapidly changing environments
  • Use appropriate tools for decision making
  • Work with data acquisition, processing of data sets, and interpreting and assessing of this material
  • Develop critical arguments on the broader impact of decisions made
Judgement and approach
On completion of the course the student shall demonstrate ability to:
  • Summarize and critically reflect on appropriate decisions in relation to social, media technical and economical aspects

Learning activities

Lectures, workshops, seminars and individual and group self studies.

Assessment

The course is examined through oral and written examination and assignments.
Requirements for pass:
  • Written assignments (2.5 credit)
  • Seminars (2 credits)
  • Project assignments (3 credits)
To pass the course at least grade G on each part is required. To obtain VG for the entire course, VG is required on the written assignments or project assignments.

Course literature and other study material

Recommended literature
  • Peterson, M. (2009). An Introduction to Decision Theory. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Articles may be added as recommended reading.
Reference literature
  • 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. Mason, OH, USA : South-Western, Cengage Learning
  • Dodge, R.V. (2012). Schelling’s Game Theory: How to Make Decisions. New York: OUP
  • Gilboa, I. & Schmeidler, D. (2001). A Theory of Case-Based Decisions. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
  • Osterwalder, A. & Pigneur, Y. (2010). Business model generation: A handbook for visionaries, game changers, and challengers. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons

Course evaluation

The university provides all students who are participating in, or have completed, a course to express their experiences and views on the course through a course evaluation which is organized at the end of the course. The university will collate the course evaluations and provide information about their results and any actions prompted by them. The results shall be made available to the students. (HF 1:14).

Interim rules

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.