Futures Research
During the course, the student will observe a phenomenon from a future perspective by using key concepts, methods, and tools from futures research and to some extent make use of futures insights in practice.
Learning outcomes
- The student understands the connection between futures research and strategical work.
- The student can analyze phenomena from a futures perspective, making benefit of literature related to the topic in her/his job and use suitable methods and tools for understanding the future.
- The student can critically apply and assess the results of future research in strategy work.
Course content
- Futures orientation – characteristics and concepts related to the future
- Approaches, data collection and analysing methods in futures research
- Futures research and change