About the course

In this course students to acquire theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills for solving problems and make critical and timely decisions in the face of uncertainty. They develop an ability to make sense of and navigate ambiguous situations, deal with challenges of rapid change, and make strategic decisions.

This course is offered as part of a programme:

Media Technology: Strategic Media Development, Master's Programme (Two-Year)

Course content

Syllabus spring 2024

Earlier syllabuses

Entry requirements and selection

Entry requirements

  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

Selection

University credits completed 100%

Course literature

  • 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 (3rd ed.). Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.
  • Clemen R. & Reilly T. (2014). Making hard decisions with decision tools (3rd ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western College Publishing.
  • 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.

There will be additional readings.

Course evaluation

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).

Malmö Day-time 100%

Contact

For more information about the education:

tsstudent@mau.se

This education is provided by

Faculty of Technology and Society

The Faculty of Technology and Society (TS), conducts education and research with a focus on technology and natural sciences, in...

Department of Computer Science and Media Technology

The Department of Computer Science and Media Technology provides research-linked courses and study programmes at first-cycle an...