Futures Thinking and Strategy (SZF_146)
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to develop students' skills necessary to function successfully in an increasingly changing world. Students will gain a deep understanding of the key trends and technologies shaping our future. The course will teach future thinking methods, which are necessary for far-sighted forecasting and development of strategies to achieve both personal, professional and societal goals. This will enable students not only to respond to future challenges, but also to actively shape them using innovative approaches and tools.
Prerequisites
Students with curiosity and an open-minded approach to exploring different fields, perspectives and future scenarios are welcome. A willingness to actively participate in discussions is essential. These prerequisites will ensure that students are ready to fully engage in course activities, exchange ideas and create forward-looking strategies.
Learning outcomes
1.Name and describe key future thinking approaches and techniques and explain the basic principles of future scenario development methods for external characterisation of the impact of global and technological trends on economic, social processes.
1.Develop detailed future scenarios for the adaptation and strategic planning needs of organisations and plan and structure strategic projects based on possible future developments.
1.Demonstrate strategic thinking by analysing global trends and formulating sustainable development strategies, apply future scenario development methods to plan the development of an organisation in changing circumstances;
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Business and Law | 1 | Master's | Required | Artis Birziņš | |
| Management of International Marketing and Business | 1 | Master's | Required | Artis Birziņš | |
| International Business and Law | 1 | Master's | Required | Artis Birziņš | |
| Management of International Marketing and Business | 1 | Master's | Required | Artis Birziņš |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Strategy and Artificial Intelligence Management | 2 | Master's | Required | Artis Birziņš | |
| Digital Strategy and Artificial Intelligence Management | 2 | Master's | Required | Artis Birziņš |
