Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The project consists of a theoretical and practical work of a chosen problem that deals with large-scale data processing. The chosen problem should relate to either an analysis of existing solutions or development of a solution through sustainable principles, tools and methods and build on a definition of sustainable digital transformation. The students should use relevant methods to analyze the problem, breaking it down into subproblems that can be solved using methods and theories from the courses in the education and demonstrate a conceptual or a fully implemented sustainable ICT solution. 

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Must have knowledge of methods for system-level engineering 

• Must demonstrate knowledge of relevant theory and methods to an extent so that the theory and method of the project can be explained and argued 

• Must have knowledge of the relevant subject terminology 

• Must have knowledge about the concept of Sustainable Digital Transformation 

• Must have knowledge about the role of digital technologies in Sustainable transformation initiatives within the context of the Sustainable Development Goals. 

• Must be able to discuss economic and social potentials and challenges in the implementation of advanced ICT solutions. 

Skills

• Must be able to identify, formulate and tackle problems within the subject area using contextual and technical analysis methods 

• Must be able to develop a requirements specification and determine the requirements specification is met via adequate testing and validation 

• Must be able to break down the given problem into constituent sub-problems and show a systematic treatment of these 

• Must be able to carry out a methodical and consistent professional assessment of the results obtained and their reliability and validity. 

• Must be able to convey knowledge and skills with correct use of subject terminology, orally as well as in writing through a project report 

• Must be able to analyze, discuss and evaluate the usefulness of digital technologies in sustainable transformation initiatives. 

• Must be able to analyze, discuss, evaluate and select the right digital technology for sustainable transformation initiatives. 

• Must be able to apply approaches from managerial economics to the development of digital service provision, e.g. business planning and marketing aspects. 

Competences

• Must have the competence to plan, structure, implement and reflect on a project that is based on a socially or professionally relevant issue, and in which large-scale data processing by computer systems is included as the key element 

• Must have the competence to formulate and implement the models that can be used in design, implementation and testing of an overall system that satisfies the requirements. 

• Must be able to assess and take responsibility for scientific and technical solutions in the project area 

•  Must be able to address the sustainable digital transformation element in the project. 

• Must have competences in carrying out an analysis that can perform sustainability assessments of the project. 

• Must be able to generalize and put into perspective the experiences with project planning and collaboration. 

Type of instruction

As described in §17

Exam

Exams