Digital Platforms and AI
Digital Platforms and AI is a study module in the Leading Digital Transformation program and can also be taken as a stand-alone program.
Software, algorithms, and data are no longer just tools; they are the foundation of competitive advantage. Understanding their unique capabilities helps leaders rethink how value is created and captured. Digital platforms have become the backbone of modern markets. Learning to model and navigate these ecosystems is essential for firms to thrive in network-driven environments.
The Digital Platforms and AI program is designed to deep dive into digital resources such as software, algorithms, and data, which possess exceptional superpowers in contrast to physical resources.
3 ECTS credits can be transferred from the Digital Platforms and AI program to the Aalto Executive MBA or Aalto MBA program.
Benefits
The program will challenge and reward you, as our experts help you cut through the noise of digitalization and technology and focus on what really matters for your business. It covers the latest trends in technology and will provide you with practical tools and methods for the agile implementation of new skills and knowledge at work. It will help you challenge your strategic thinking and gain a comprehensive overview of the latest theory, technologies, and business applications.
For
This program is designed for business leaders, senior executives, and decision makers responsible for leveraging the opportunities created by digitalization and AI within their organizations.
It is especially beneficial for core strategy team members, business development leaders, and digital transformation leaders.
Content and Schedule
Digital Platforms and AI is a two-day program combining interactive lectures, case discussions, and written assignments to deepen understanding of digital transformation. The program is worth 3 ECTS credits.
This program provides an in-depth exploration of digital resources—such as software, algorithms, and data—which have unique capabilities compared to traditional physical resources. A central goal is to develop a comprehensive understanding of digital platform markets and learn how to model their dynamics. The program also examines the concept of open innovation, highlighting its strategic implications and the opportunities it creates for businesses, industries, and society at large.
Instructor
Kimmo Karhu
Kimmo Karhu is an Assistant Professor at Aalto University School of Science.
Karhu is an expert on platform business models and a seasoned teacher on digital strategy. By combining hands-on industry experience with academic thinking, he seeks to explain how AI, machine learning, and other technologies can be leveraged for scaling platform business.
In his doctoral thesis, Karhu analyzed open platform strategizing and digital tactics in mobile ecosystems.
Program Fee and Registration
Other Leading Digital Transformation Modules
You can register for individual stand-alone Leading Digital Transformation modules or take the complete Leading Digital Transformation program, including all four modules.
