Usability and Accessibility
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | DU00BS08 |
| Curriculum: | TK 2025 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2026-2027) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Ulvinen, Tero |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
The goal of this course is to introduce the key fundamental
concepts of usability and accessibility.
After completing the course, the student:
• understands and can apply the principles of usability.
• is familiar with the principles of information architecture and
learns how to organize and present information clearly and
understandably.
• understands the importance of accessibility in digital services.
Student's Workload
135 hours
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
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Contents
Content:
• Usability
• Information Architecture
• Accessibility
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Online Learning
Assessment Criteria
The course is assessed on a scale of 0 to 5.
1-2:
The student
• recognizes the basic concepts of usability and understands
their significance.
• is able to describe the basic principles of information
architecture.
• recognizes the basic concepts of accessibility and their
importance.
• is able to describe simple usability issues and propose
improvements
3-4:
The student
• has a deeper understanding of usability principles and can
apply them in practical design tasks.
• is able to design and explain the principles of information
architecture in more complex applications.
• recognizes various accessibility challenges and can design
solutions to address them.
• is able to evaluate usability through usability testing and adjust
the design accordingly.
5:
The student
• demonstrates a deep understanding of usability principles and
is able to apply them in various user interface contexts.
• understands complex information architectures and justifies
their choices from a user experience perspective.
• demonstrates strong expertise in accessibility design and can
integrate accessibility into a broader design process.
• is capable of independently conducting comprehensive user
testing and analyzing results to further develop the design.