Module Overview

Business Technologies

This module provides students with an opportunity to develop a critical understanding of the range of technologies and applications as they relate to management practice.

Managers need to be aware of the challenges and opportunities presented by digital evolution. The module aims to build understanding of how the digital economy requires organisations to rethink their business strategy and design their processes, people and data programmes.

The module explores how organisation can simplify and innovate business while becoming more global, connected and competitive enterprises.

This module includes case studies about digital transformation, guest speakers from industry and a live-consultancy project.

Module Code

BULD 3072

ECTS Credits

5

*Curricular information is subject to change

Introduction to business technology landscape.

The evolution of Web 2.0 – the development of the internet from web 1.0, sharing and collaboration, tools and platforms, the mobile revolution, ethical considerations.

The emerging Web 3.0 – Big data, AI, semantic web, cloud computing, cybersecurity, ethical considerations.

Social Media – user generated content, monitoring, management, marketing, research.

Big Data – concepts & characteristics, platforms, analytics, applications.

Cloud Computing – technical, collaboration, impact, security, case.

Mobile - geo-location, cross-platform design, analytics, voice control, wearables, emerging trends.

Cyber security – security tools, information assurance, cryptography & blockchain, digital forensics.

Management & Technology – 4th Industrial revolution, the role of the CTO, regulation & governance, digital transformation strategy.

The module will be delivered by way of lectures and class discussions, which will place a strong emphasis on individual student contributions. Peer-directed learning is actively encouraged amongst students and can be facilitated by the use of case studies, in-class presentations and MCQs. Throughout the module, students are encouraged to undertake independent reading to supplement and consolidate the theoretical content and to broaden their individual knowledge and understanding of the subject. The inclusion of real consultancy project provides the opportunity to engage with, and apply these tools and practices in a business environment. Outside class contact time, the students may access material or post contributions to a dedicated online resource, namely TU DUBLIN’s use of the online learning platform, Brightspace.

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Other Assessment(s)100