Digital Transformation
| Module title | Digital Transformation |
|---|---|
| Module code | BEMM257DA |
| Academic year | 2023/4 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Mrs Nirosha Holton (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 50 |
|---|
Module description
This module will introduce you to the fundamentals of digital transformation. To be sustainable, any organization must position itself for success in the digital era. For new organizations this means creating a set of structures and practices appropriate to the fast-paced dynamic environment in which they will operate. For large existing organizations (LEOs) this means transforming existing ways of working to meet current and future needs. As a result, digital transformation activities now form an integral part of strategy and decision-making at all organizations in both the public and private sectors. This module will address key aspects of digital transformation, focusing on the practical implications for LEOs faced with driving change across major aspects of their businesses while continuing to meet the expectations of existing clients, stakeholders, and employees. In this module you will develop an understanding of how digital transformation considerations form the basis for digital strategies in organizations as they evolve to survive and thrive in domains undergoing significant digital disruption. This exploration will be informed through a range of examples and illustrations of practical real world digital transformation.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module will help you to develop the knowledge and skills to understand and apply key concepts of digital transformation in a range of different public and private sector contexts. You will learn about several core concepts such as digital technology trends, design thinking, servitization, platform business models, and data-driven innovation. We will base our learning process on a combination of substantial real world case studies and recent research insights. This will ensure a balance between practical techniques underpinned with a sound theoretical foundation. We will look at best practices from leading practitioners to provide you with a substantial toolset that allows you to apply key concepts of digital transformation to realistic practical scenarios. While you will learn to appreciate the opportunities and competitive advantages linked to digital transformation, you will also understand some of the challenges digital transformation brings to current strategic planning tasks and operational concerns.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Identify best practices for delivering digital transformation derived from recent research insights
- 2. Assess major digital transformation use cases and their impact from a wide range of stakeholder perspectives such as management, leadership, innovation, and operations
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. Critically discuss digital transformation topics involving a wide range of theories and concepts
- 4. Evaluate the opportunities and challenges of digital transformation for public and private sector organizations, and identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative strategies that can be adopted
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Apply ideas and experiences from different academic and professional disciplines and acknowledge differences related to the digital maturity of the organization and the leadership approaches in use
- 6. Work independently and show self-motivated research within a subject area
Syllabus plan
- Introduction
- Fundamentals and Context
- Technology-driven Innovation
- Business Model Innovation
- Organizational Innovation
- Summary and Wrap up
- Advanced Topics
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 120 | 180 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning & teaching activities | 120 | Asynchronous online learning activities |
| Guided independent study | 180 | Including preparation for online content, reflection on taught material, wider reading and completion of assessments |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Problem sets | 1-2 hour per week | 1-6 | Suggested solutions on ELE |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual assignment | 80 | 5,000 words or equivalent | 1-6 | General feedback provided on ELE |
| Module reflection | 10 | 500 words or equivalent | 1-2 | General feedback provided on ELE |
| Examination | 10 | Multiple choice questionnaire | 1-6 | Post examination discussion |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual assignment | 5,000 words | 1-6 | Reassessment period |
| Module reflection | 500 words | 1-2 | Reassessment period |
| Examination | MCQ | 1-6 | Reassessment period |
Re-assessment notes
- In place of the examination element, a case study of 2000 words to gain the critical elements assessed
- Give details of how re-assessment will be calculated. This section can also be used to indicate where re-assessment is not available
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- A.W.Brown, Delivering Digital Transformation: A manager's guide to the digital revolution, De Gruyter, 2019. (Electronic copy to be provided via ELE)
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic 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
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
None
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | Yes |
| Origin date | 10/11/2021 |
| Last revision date | 15/05/2023 |
