Module Code: H8DT
Long Title Digital Transformation
Title Digital Transformation
Module Level: LEVEL 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator:  
Module Author: Alex Courtney
Departments: School of Computing
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff


Master’s degree in Computing/Business Information Systems or cognate discipline.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate digital practice and plan for Digital Transformation
LO2 Investigate modern industry trends in Digital Transformation
LO3 Identify and evaluate risk associated with the Digital Transformation process
LO4 Categorise the range of issues faced by organisations undergoing Digital Transformation
LO5 Develop a growth mindset towards Digital Transformation processes
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements

Learners should have attained the knowledge, skills and competence gained from stage 3 of the BSc (Hons) in Computing.
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
What is Digital Transformation
Industry perspectives. Modern Digital Opportunities
Enabling Digital Transformation
Organisational Culture. Growth mindset. Innovation models. Change Management
Enabling Digital Transformation
Training. Digital competence. Outside in/inside out models
Digital SWOT
SWOT analysis.. Globalisation and technological innovation.. Proprietary data analysis. Identifying weakness in the data chain. Identifying strengths in the data chain. Process reengineering
Modern Paradigms 1
Cloud Computing. AI/Ethics. IOT
Modern Paradigms 2
Blockchain. Big Data.
Leveraging Modern Tools
Jira. Hadoop
Leveraging Modern Tools
ADKAR. Azure/AWS
Measuring Success
Lean. Agile. Computing industry
Change Management 1
Influencing key stakeholders. Regular communications. Measuring successful change. Strategies - participation, involvement and commitment. Sources of Resistance.
Presentations
Presentations
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Formative Assessment % of total: Non-Marked
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: Yes
Assessment Description:
Formative assessment will be provided on the in-class individual or group activities.
Assessment Type: Case Study % of total: 30
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Students are given a case study to engage with and must formulate a response to the given case detailing: - Identified issues - Opportunities for digital transformation - Redevelopment strategy for given study - Compare strategy with other organisations
Assessment Type: Project % of total: 70
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Groups of students engage with a project in a problem-based learning environment. Lab sessions toward the end of the course are dedicated to facilitation of these projects by the lecturer, whereby the lecturer will act as the business owner/key stakeholder and will present a business case to students. Students must then undergo requirements analysis, KPI generation, planning, measurement and finally reporting over the last weeks of term. The lecturer as faux business owner will be tasked with challenging learners and giving an ill-defined problem. The learners will be tasked with moving towards a well-defined problem and solution and presenting their findings via a report. Students must individually evaluate their performance and reflect on their growth mindset towards this challenge in a separate report
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
Coursework Only This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination. Students will repeat via the project which covers all learning outcomes Learning EnvironmentLearning will take place in a classroom/lab environment with access IT resources. Learners will have access to library resources, both physical and electronic and to faculty outside of the classroom where required. Module materials will be placed on Moodle, the College’s virtual learning environment

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Classroom & Demonstrations (hours) 24 Every Week 24.00
Tutorial Other hours (Practical/Tutorial) 24 Every Week 24.00
Independent Learning Independent learning (hours) 202 Every Week 202.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 48.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Lindsay Herbert. (2017), Digital Transformation, Bloomsbury Publishing, p.264, [ISBN: 9781472940391].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Esther Cameron,Mike Green. (2015), Making Sense of Change Management, Kogan Page Limited, p.450, [ISBN: 9780749472580].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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