The course takes a look into the field of strategic foresight through theories, methods and practical applications. The concepts and origin of strategic foresight are explained and reflected. Students are given cases to understand how systematic futures thinking enables corporations to set and pursue strategic goals. During the course students perfom a team work where teams tackle actual foresight case identified by a partner company.
After the course students critically understand the various contexts, aims and practices of strategic foresight. They are able to apply this knowledge in different organizational settings and processes. Students are equipped to explicitly consider and analyse the relationship between futures studies and business practice.
- Teacher: Markku Wilenius