Digital Technologies in Business

Learning Outcomes

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• apply digital thinking in an organisational or societal problem context.
• communicate complex digital concepts effectively, in oral or written form;
• analyse problems and identify appropriate solutions;

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• appreciate the impact of digital technologies on business and society;
• understand and apply appropriate information systems theories;
• understand the process of developing digital businesses.

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• the use of digital technologies to develop, transform and manage business solutions.
• key digital technology concepts and trends;
• the interconnected relationship between digital technology and innovation;

The topics covered in this module will include:

• Introduction to digital technologies, information systems and digital business
• Key digital technology concepts and trends
• Relevant digital business and information systems theories
• Issues related to digitalisation, online identity, privacy, and ethics
• Digital innovation, businesses, models, strategy and transformation
• Application and impact of digital technologies in business and society

Teaching methods include:

• Lectures
• Interactive case studies
• Problem-solving activities
• Directed reading
• Private/guided study

Learning activities include:

• Introductory lectures
• Case study/problem solving activities
• In class debate and discussion
• Private study
• Use of video and online materials.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

In-class activities

• Assessment Type: Formative
• Feedback: Class activities include opportunities for formative feedback (e.g. through problem solving activities, discussion, etc.) or feedback may be provided during office hours or a personal meeting where requested.
• Final Assessment: No
• Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.