Module Code: H7BTECBUS
Long Title Technology for Business
Title Technology for Business
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: DESMOND GARGAN
Module Author: Michael Cleary-Gaffney
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Analyse the role and direction of technology for business uses
LO2 Distinguish between the principal technologies used by business and the roles they are designed to fulfil
LO3 Critique business requirements and examine technologies to meet these requirements
LO4 Critique the strategic application of modern technologies in a business environment
LO5 Develop research skills to enable appropriate strategic decision making for a range of business scenarios
LO6 Write and present a researched argument for managements consideration for a technology focussed solution to an organisational scenario
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  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to business technology
Introduction to business technology Definition and use of business technology Role of technology in business
Principal technologies
General computing terminology Networking and telecommunications Cloud computing Emerging technologies
Applications software
Commercial off the shelf (COTS) technology Bespoke application development Internet and e-business User-centric applications
Strategically Mapping technology to business requirements
Business technology and situation analysis CRM and Digital Marketing technology Business technology strategy Cloud computing application
Strategic Business Technology Objective Evaluation
Business model review Candidate technology selection Research and solution scoping
Budgeting for technology
Budget setting process Role of scoping and market scanning
The future of business technology
Future strategies and business technology Trends in technology The future of technology in business
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Project % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Project: 2,500 3,000 words (Excluding bibliography and appendices). The project for this module will use the students “Business Challenge” identified in conjunction with the student at the start of the module. The student will be tasked with outlining their business challenge using a situation analysis and enumerating the objectives comprising the challenge. They will further be asked to, with reference to the principal technologies used in Small/Medium-Sized Businesses, select appropriate technologies to meet these objectives. The selection process must reference the business objectives and wider technology/ business to ensure a future proofed solution is being proposed. Finally, the student will prepare a proposal to the company finance officer requesting a budget allocation for the relevant technologies.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
If the submission does not achieve the pass mark (40), the module will have to be repeated by submitting a final report. The repeat assessment will follow the same structure as the original assessment. Depending on lecturer feedback, students may amend the original project submission or may choose to submit an entirely new project. This submission will also be worth 100% of the grade.

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 and demonstrations 36 Per Semester 3.00
Independent Learning Independent Learning 214 Per Semester 17.83
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Mehta, N. et al (2019). Swipe to unlock: the primer on technology and business strategy. Ithaca, New York.
  • Trivedi, V. (2019). How to Speak Tech: The Non-Techie’s Guide to Key Technology Concepts. Berkeley, CA Apress.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Tucker, T. (2016). Technology business management: the four value conversations CIOs must have with their businesses. Bellevue, Wash.: TBM Council.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • McKinsey Global Institute Technology and Innovation Research, https://www.mckinsey.com/mgi/our-researc h/technology-and-innovation.
  • Gartner’s Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends, http://www.gartner.com/technology/resear ch/top-10-technology-trends/.
  • Entrepreneur Technology www.entrepreneur.com/technology.
  • Tech Central www.techcentral.ie.
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