Platform Economy – A New Way to Make Money (1 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student gets a comprehensive understanding of the different forms of platform economics and their possibilities from the perspective of earning additional income. After the course, students are able to choose the most suitable platforms for their own competence.

Materials

Wallenstein J, de Chalendar A, Revees M, Bailey A (2019) The New Freelancers – Tapping Talent in the Gig Economy, Boston Consulting Group tutkimusraportti

Teaching methods

The course is built on the Canvas platform so that each student can complete it according to their own schedule. The course includes assignments that the student must do to complete the course.

Exam schedules

The course is built on the Canvas platform so that each student can complete it according to their own schedule. The course includes assignments that the student must do to complete the course. The Canvas workspace will close on December 31, 2023

Content scheduling

This course (1 credit) is a journey into the diverse world of the platform economy. All in all, this course introduces dozens of different platforms from which the student can easily choose the platforms that are most interested in and start practicing platform work and learn how to earn extra income.

Aim of the course: The student gets a comprehensive understanding of the different forms of platform economics and their possibilities from the perspective of earning additional income. After the course, students are able to choose the most suitable platforms for their own competence.

Course content: The module introduces a wide range of national and international platforms from which a student can easily start a journey towards entrepreneurial working life.

Evaluation scale

H-5