Digital Transformation

Module title	Digital Transformation
Module code	BEMM190
Academic year	2025/6
Credits	15
Module staff	Dr Lisa Harris (Convenor)

Duration: Term	1	2	3
Duration: Weeks		10

Number students taking module (anticipated)	300

Module description

This ONLINE module will introduce you to the fundamentals of digital transformation through study of a range of practical examples. Organisations must position themselves for success in the digital era to be sustainable. For new ventures, it means creating structures and working practices appropriate to the dynamic environment. For established organisations, it means transforming existing structures and ways of working to meet current and future needs while continuing to meet the expectations of existing clients, employees and other stakeholders. Consequently, digital transformation activities are becoming increasingly strategic across public, private and third sectors.

You will also assess the implications for career development within these disruptive environments. This means building the digital skills required for success such as effective workplace communications across hybrid locations, the use of collaborative online tools, and the importance of ethical behaviour and wellbeing.

Module aims - intentions of the module

This module will help you to:

develop the knowledge and skills to apply key concepts of digital transformation in a range of different public and private sector contexts.
appreciate the opportunities and challenges of digital transformation in both new and established organisations.
build your own digital skills for career and personal development

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

1. Discuss the implications of digital transformation for how we live, learn and work
2. Review major digital transformation case studies and their impact
3. Articulate how the combination of data and technological developments are changing the business landscape

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

4. Critically evaluate the strategic decisions needed to convert digital opportunities into competitive advantage
5. Assess the importance of leadership and culture change in delivering successful transformation

ILO: Personal and key skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

6. Demonstrate awareness of the role of digital transformation in terms of the changing nature and location of employment
7. Develop the key digital communication and collaboration skills essential for success in contemporary workspaces

Syllabus plan

The big picture: living, learning and working in a digital society
Data, technology and people as key building blocks of the digital economy
Platform business models
Case studies of digital transformation
Innovation and culture change
Delivering organisational change
The changing nature and location of careers in the digital economy
Building critical digital skills for the workspace

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
32	118	0

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities	2	Real time introductory webinar (synchronous)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities	30	Structured readings, videos and activities, collaborative tutor-supported discussions (asynchronous
Guided independent study	118	Weekly reflections, further reading, assessment preparation

Formative assessment

Form of assessment	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Weekly reflections on progress	1-2 hours per week	1-7	Educator feedback within module

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Coursework	Written exams	Practical exams
100	0	0

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment	% of credit	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Portfolio - introductory elements (due in week 6)	20	Portfolio Introduction 500 words equivalent	1-7	General feedback provided on ELE
Completed portfolio (due in week 12)	80	Portfolio (2000 words equivalent) will include a combination of weekly diary-based reflections, Infographics, blog/posts/video-based presentations	1-7	General feedback provided on ELE

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Original form of assessment	Form of re-assessment	ILOs re-assessed	Timescale for re-assessment
Portfolio introductory elements	Portfolio introductory elements, 500 words equivalent, 20%	1-6	Referral/deferral period
Completed portfolio	Completed portfolio, 2000 words equivalent, 80%	1-6	Referral/deferral period

Re-assessment notes

Deferral – if you have been deferred for any assessment you will be expected to submit the relevant assessment. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.

Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 50%) you will be expected to submit the relevant assessment.. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will be capped at 50%.

Indicative learning resources - Other resources

www.ExeterINDEX.org The Initiative in Digital Economy at Exeter
www.digit.ac.uk The DIGIT Lab Research Centre
ide.mit.edu/ MIT Initiative in Digital Business
digitaleconomy.stanford.edu/ Stanford Digital Economy Lab

Credit value	15
Module ECTS	7.5
Module pre-requisites	None
Module co-requisites	None
NQF level (module)	7
Available as distance learning?	No
Origin date	12/04/2024
Last revision date	03/06/2024