Basics of Digital Service (5cr)

Code: ND00CC66-3001

General information

Enrollment: 19.05.2025 - 21.08.2025; Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 28.08.2025 - 06.11.2025; Implementation is running.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 0 cr

Virtual proportion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: Distance learning

Unit: 10 Liiketalous-, tietojenkäsittely- ja palvelualat

Campus: Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 40 - 110

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Cyber Security (NCA2), Laurea Leppävaara; Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Developing Digital Services (NSA2), Laurea Leppävaara

Teachers: Kalpanaben Rathod

Teacher in charge: Kalpanaben Rathod

Groups: NCA225SA
Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Cyber Security, virtual studies, S25, Leppävaara; NSA225SA
Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Developing Digital Services, virtual studies, S25, Leppävaara

Study unit: ND00CC66

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the opportunities of digital services as part of the digitalisation of society
- explain the areas of software development and software development methods
- explain the software development processes and supporting automation solutions
- improve the quality of digital services by improving user experience, usability and accessibility

Teaching methods

Online, including four webinars according to Pakki-schedule.

Time and location

Online, including four webinars according to Pakki-schedule.

Learning materials and recommended literature

All materials on Canvas - platform.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Ask lecturers for RPL, recognition of prior learning, if needed.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

Few partner projects for accessibility evaluation.

Important dates

See Pakki.

Forms of internationality

Suitable for exchange students.

Student workload

5 credit points (ECTS), duration approximately 135 hours or 19 average working days.

Content and scheduling

The modules in Canvas:
0. Orientation
1. Digital Services as Part of Digitalization
2. Enhancing Digital Services Through Usability and Accessibility
3. Software Development Methods
4. Intelligent and Sustainable Software Developments

Evaluation scale

H-5