Program Overview

Tuotekehitys (AVOIN YO)

Course Description

The course "Tuotekehitys (AVOIN YO)" is a 5-credit online course that focuses on product development. It is a flexible, web-based course that explores the product development process model.

Registration Period

The registration period for this course is from November 1, 2025, to April 23, 2026.

Course Implementation

The course will be implemented from April 28, 2026, to June 10, 2026.

Price

The price for this course is 100 euros.

Course Information

This course is part of the "Tuotantotalous, sivuaineopinnot (AVOIN YO)" program, which consists of 25 credits.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

• Define the role of product development in a company's operations
• Distinguish between innovation activities and systematic product development
• Describe the product development process and its stages
• Work in a product development project
• Use tools like QFD and DFM in product development
• Identify the importance of other company functions (stakeholders) in product development
• Describe how the needs of different stakeholders are converted into requirements and specifications
• Describe the management of different stakeholders' requirements in product development

Implementation Methods

The course includes introductory lectures and online lectures (20 hours) in Moodle, weekly assignments, and a project work that can be completed independently or in remote groups.

Additional Information

The course language is Finnish, and English-language materials will also be used. The course uses the book "Product Design and Development" by Ulrich, Karl T., Eppinger, Steve D., and Yang, Maria C., as well as other materials provided during the course.

Teacher

The course teacher is Kari-Pekka Heikkinen.

Assessment Scale

The assessment scale for this course is 1-5/HYL.

Course Format

The course includes online lectures (20 hours) in Moodle, weekly assignments, and project work completed in remote groups.

Time and Place of Instruction

The course will be implemented online in Moodle.

Contact Information

For more information about the course, please contact avoin.yliopisto@oulu.fi.