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Minor in International Design Business Management
Basic information
Code:
BIZ5230
Extent:
20鈥30
ECTS
Curriculum:
2026鈥2028
2024鈥2026
2022鈥2024
Previous curricula
Level:
Advanced studies
Language of learning:
English
Target group:
All Aalto students
Teacher in charge:
TBA
Administrative contact:
Johanna Rametta
Organising department:
Department of Management Studies
Organiser:
School of Business
Prerequisites:
A completed bachelor degree is required for applicants.
Quotas and restrictions:
-
Application process:
Separate application process yearly May 15-31, please check the instructions below.
Content and structure of the minor
About the minor
IDBM is an interdisciplinary programme organised in collaboration with all Aalto schools. The International Design Business Management minor programme builds on prior studies in the areas of business, design, and technology by enabling and encouraging students to further develop and integrate their knowledge in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams.
The IDBM minor programme is available for all master level students of Aalto through separate application. The application period for IDBM minor is yearly May 15鈥31. If you are interested in the minor, please send your application by email to Johanna Rametta. The application should include your motivation letter (1 page), CV (1-2 pages), transcript of records, and personal study plan that indicates that the minor has been approved as a part of your study plan. The application procedure is the same for all Aalto students. For more information about IDBM, please visit .
The minor aims to provide participants with an opportunity to develop their competences and capabilities to successfully undertake creative teamwork, concept development, product, service and business design as well as project management through industry collaboration and tailor-made courses in design business management.
The minor consists of compulsory introductory course JOIN-E7011 IDBM Challenge 5 cr and alternative courses. Students can choose JOIN-E7007 IDBM Capstone: Industry Project 15 cr as one of the alternative courses of the minor.
Content
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Teaching |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOIN-E7011 | IDBM Challenge | 5 | I English |
Choose 15-25 ECTS of the following |
|||
| JOIN-E7007 | IDBM Capstone: Industry Project | 15 | III-V English |
| MUO-E9010 | Strategic Design | 5 | I English |
| MNGT-E2017 | Advanced Topics in IDBM | 5 | II English |
| ELEC-E9900 | Networked Partnering and Product Innovation | 5 | II English |
| MNGT-E2018 | Business Model Design | 5 | III English |
Previous curricula
Basic information
Code: BIZ5230
Extent: 20 ECTS
Level: Advanced studies
Language of learning: English
Theme: Art and design knowledge building Global business dynamics
Target group: All Aalto students
Teacher in charge: Ville Eloranta (BIZ)
Administrative contact: Johanna Rametta
Organising department: Department of Management Studies
School: School of Business
Prerequisites: A completed bachelor degree is required for applicants.
Quotas and restrictions: -
Application process: Separate application process yearly May 15-31, please check the instructions below.
About the minor
Description of the minor
IDBM is an interdisciplinary programme organised in collaboration with all Aalto schools. The International Design Business Management minor programme builds on prior studies in the areas of business, design, and technology by enabling and encouraging students to further develop and integrate their knowledge in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams.
The IDBM minor programme is available for all master level students of Aalto through separate application. The application period for IDBM minor is yearly May 15鈥31. If you are interested in the minor, please send your application by email to Johanna Rametta. The application should include your motivation letter (1 page), CV (1-2 pages), transcript of records, and personal study plan that indicates that the minor has been approved as a part of your study plan. The application procedure is the same for all Aalto students. For more information, please visit .
Intended learning outcomes
The minor aims to provide participants with an opportunity to develop their competences and capabilities to successfully undertake creative teamwork, concept development, product, service and business design as well as project management through industry collaboration and tailor-made courses in design business management.
The minor consists of compulsory introductory course JOIN-E7009 IDBM Challenge 6 cr and alternative courses. Students can choose JOIN-E7007 IDBM Capstone: Industry Project 15 cr as one of the alternative courses of the minor.
Content
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOIN-E7009 | IDBM Challenge | 6 | I |
Choose at least 14 ECTS of the following |
|||
| JOIN-E7007 | IDBM Capstone: Industry Project | 15 | II-V |
| MUO-E9010 | Strategic Design | 5 | I |
| MNGT-E2010 | Advanced Topics in IDBM | 3 | I-II, IV-V |
| ELEC-E9900 | Networked Partnering and Product Innovation | 5 | II |
| 26E04350 | Business Model Design | 6 | III |
Basic information
Code: BIZ5230
Extent: 20 ECTS
Language of instruction: English
Level: Masters
Target group: All Aalto students
Theme: Art and design knowledge building Global business dynamics
Teacher in charge: Ville Eloranta (BIZ)
Administrative contact: Johanna Rametta
Organising department: Department of Management Studies
Prerequisites: A completed bachelor degree is required for applicants.
Quotas and restrictions: -
Application process: The application period for the IDBM minor in 2023-2024 is 15-31 May, 2023. Please send your application by email to Johanna Rametta. The application should include your motivation letter (1 page), CV (1-2 pages), transcript of records, personal study plan that indicates that the minor has been approved as a part of your study plan. The application procedure is the same for all Aalto students.
Content and structure of the minor
IDBM is a interdisciplinary programme organised in collaboration with all Aalto schools. The International Design Business Management minor programme builds on prior studies in the areas of business, design and technology by enabling and encouraging students to further develop and integrate their knowledge in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams.
The IDBM minor programme is available for all master level students of Aalto through separate application. The application period for IDBM minor is yearly May 15鈥31. For more information, please visit .
Structure of the minor 20 ECTS
The minor aims to provide participants with an opportunity to develop their competences and capabilities to successfully undertake creative teamwork, concept development, product, service and business design as well as project management through industry collaboration and tailor-made courses in design business management. The minor consists of compulsory introductory course JOIN-E7009 IDBM Challenge 6 cr and alternative courses. Students can choose JOIN-E7007 IDBM Capstone: Industry Project 15 cr as one of the alternative courses of the minor.
Compulsory course 6 ECTS
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | I |
Choose courses from the list:
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | II-V | ||
| 5 | I | ||
| 3 | I-II, IV-V | ||
| 5 | II | ||
| 6 | III |
Basic information
Code: BIZ5230 (BIZ + TECH) / IDBM.a (ARTS)
Extent: 25 ECTS
Language: English
Organizing department: Management studies
Teachers in charge: Niina Nurmi (BIZ)
Administrative contact: Anna-Mari Saari
Target group: Master鈥檚 students. A completed bachelor degree is required for applicants.
Application procedure: The application period for the IDBM minor in 2021鈥2022 is 15 鈥31 May, 2021. Please send your application by email to Kati Halminen. The application should include your
- motivation letter (1 page)
- CV (1鈥2 pages)
- transcript of records
- personal study plan that indicates that the minor has been approved as a part of your study plan.
The application procedure is the same for all Aalto students.
Content and structure of the minor
IDBM is a multidisciplinary programme organised in collaboration with all Aalto schools. The International Design Business Management minor programme builds on prior studies in the areas of business, design and technology by enabling and encouraging students to further develop and integrate their knowledge in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams. The minor is available in two tracks: IDBM Industry minor and IDBM FITECH minor.
The IDBM minor programme is available for all master level students of Aalto through separate application. The application period for IDBM minor is yearly May 15鈥31. For more information, please visit .
Structure of the minor 25 ECTS
IDBM Industry minor
IDBM Industry minor has educated talents of tomorrow more than 25 years. The minor aims to provide participants with an opportunity to develop their competences and capabilities to successfully undertake creative teamwork, concept development, product, service and business design as well as project management through industry collaboration and tailor-made courses in design business management. The minor consists of compulsory introductory course JOIN-E7006 IDBM Challenge 5 cr and alternative courses of 20 cr. Students can choose JOIN-E7007 IDBM Capstone: Industry Project 15 cr as one of the alternative courses of the minor.
1. Compulsory courses 5 ECTS
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | I |
2. Choose 20 ECTS
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | II-V | ||
| 5 | I | ||
| 5 | I-II, IV-V | ||
| 5 | II | ||
| 5 | II |
IDBM FITECH minor
For more information on the minor and the application procedure, please visit .
Compulsory courses 25 ects
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDBM Challenge (FITECH) | 5 | I | |
| Advanced Topics in IDBM | 5 | I-II, IV-V | |
| IDBM Capstone: Industry Project (FITECH) | 15 | II-V |
Basic information
Code: BIZ40006E (BIZ + TECH) / IDBM.a (ARTS)
Extent: 25 ECTS
Language: English
Organizing department: Management studies
Teachers in charge: Niina Nurmi (BIZ)
Administrative contact: Johanna Haarala
Target group: Master鈥檚 students. A completed bachelor degree is required for applicants.
Application procedure: The general application procedure for minors at 911爆料网, see
Study right can only be applied during the Spring application period.
Details for submitting the application in eAge:
1) Submit a motivation letter, your CV as well as transcript of studies as attachments to your application in eAge.
2) If you are a School of Arts, Design and Architecture student: as a 鈥淪chool organising the studies鈥, please select ARTS; as a 鈥淒epartment (ARTS)鈥, please select Department of Design; and then in 鈥淢inor subject applied for鈥, please select IDBM.鈥
If you are a student at School of Business, School of Science, School of Engineering, School of Electrical Engineering or School of Chemical Engineering: as a a 鈥淪chool organising the studies鈥, please select BIZ; and then in 鈥淢inor subject applied for鈥, please select IDBM.鈥
Content and structure of the minor
IDBM is a multidisciplinary programme organised in collaboration with all Aalto schools. The International Design Business Management minor programme builds on prior studies in the areas of business, design and technology by enabling and encouraging students to further develop and integrate their knowledge in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams. The minor is available in two tracks for academic year 2019-20: IDBM Industry minor and IDBM FITECH minor.
The IDBM minor programme is available for all master level students of Aalto through separate application. Kindly state in your application into which minor track you are applying. The application period for IDBM minor is yearly May 15 鈥 31.
For more information, please visit
Structure of the minor 25 ECTS
IDBM INDUSTRY MINOR
IDBM Industry minor has educated talents of tomorrow more than 24 years. The minor aims to provide participants with an opportunity to develop their competences and capabilities to successfully undertake creative teamwork, concept development, product, service and business design as well as project management through industry collaboration and tailor-made courses in design business management. The minor consists of compulsory introductory course JOIN-E7006 IDBM Challenge 5 cr and alternative courses of 20 cr. Students can choose JOIN-E7005 IDBM Industry Project 15 cr as one of the alternative courses of the minor.
1. Compulsory courses 5 ects
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | I |
2. Choose 20 ECTS
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | III-V | ||
| 5 | I | ||
| 5 | II, V | ||
| 5 | II | ||
| 5 | II |
IDBM FITECH MINOR
For more information, please visit
Compulsory courses 25 ects
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOIN-E7006 | IDBM Challenge | 5 | I |
| 26E04903 | IDBM Capstone: Global Virtual Teamwork | 5 | II |
| JOIN-E7005 | IDBM Industry Project (FITECH) | 15 | III-V |
IDBM SERVICE MINOR (not organized in academic year 2019-20)
For more information, please visit
Compulsory courses 25 ects
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOIN-E7006 | IDBM Challenge | 5 | I |
| TU-E3160 | Slush Leadership Experience | 5 | I-II |
| JOIN-E7005 | IDBM Industry Project (SLUSH) | 15 | I-II |
Basic information of the minor
Code: BIZ40006E (BIZ) / IDBM.a (ARTS)
Extent: 25 ECTS
Language: English
Teachers in charge: Niina Nurmi (BIZ), Peter McGrory (ARTS), Matti Vartiainen & Kalevi Ekman (SCI)
Target group: Master鈥檚 students. A completed bachelor degree is required for applicants.
Application procedure: The general application procedure for minors at 911爆料网, see application periods and instructions
Study right can only be applied for during the Spring application period.
Details for submitting the application in eAge:
1) Submit a motivation letter, your CV as well as transcript of studies as attachments to your application in eAge.
2) If you are a School of Arts, Design and Architecture student: as a 鈥淪chool organising the studies鈥, please select ARTS; as a 鈥淒epartment (ARTS)鈥, please select Department of Design; and then in 鈥淢inor subject applied for鈥, please select IDBM.鈥
If you are a student at School of Business, School of Science, School of Engineering, School of Electrical Engineering or School of Chemical Engineering: as a a 鈥淪chool organising the studies鈥, please select BIZ; and then in 鈥淢inor subject applied for鈥, please select IDBM.鈥
Content and structure of the minor
IDBM is a multidisciplinary programme organised in collaboration by the School of Business, School of Arts, Design and Architecture and School of Science. The minor programme builds on prior studies in the areas of business, design and technology by enabling and encouraging students to further develop and integrate their knowledge in multidisciplinary teams. The aim of the minor programme is to provide participants with the competence and capability to successfully undertake creative teamwork, concept development, business modelling and project management through industry collaboration and a tailor made course in international design business management.
For more information visit the programme website .
Structure of the minor
1. Compulsory courses 5 cr
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | I |
2. Choose 20 cr
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | III-V | ||
| 5 | II | ||
| 5 | I-II | ||
| 5 | I-II | ||
| 5 | III |
In special cases the students can apply for different minor studies structure. Any changes in the minor studies structure need to be approved in advance.