MN50706: Innovation and disruptive technologies
[Page last updated: 15 October 2020]
 Academic Year: | 2020/1 |
| Owning Department/School: | School of Management |
| Credits: | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 120 |
| Level: | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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| Assessment Summary: | CW 100% |
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| Description: | Aims: Disruptive technologies are changing the business landscape, creating new opportunities for some whilst threatening the survival of established players. This unit will expose students to the latest developments in disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, machine learning, decision support systems, cryptocurrencies and blockchain, robotics, fintech, smart cities etc. We will look at innovation as a means of introducing disruptive thinking (and technology) into organisations, and explore how the combination of disruptive technologies with strategy can create competitive advantage. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit, students will be able to: * demonstrate understanding of innovation and disruption * develop a process for innovation * critically discuss the latest developments in disruptive technologies This unit will also contribute to students: * being able to solve complex problems * apply responsible business practices and ethical principles to inform decision-making. Skills: * The ability to manage, develop and deploy technology and innovation in an organisational context; * operate effectively within teams as well as independently , assuming leadership roles where appropriate; * apply practical decision-making methods and tools at both tactical and strategic levels; * be self-directed and able to act autonomously in planning and implementing projects at professional levels; * an ability to reflect on their earlier learning and practice, so as to integrate new knowledge with past experience and effectively apply it to new situations; * an ability to develop a holistic perspective on an organisation and an understanding of how the different functions relate to one another. Content: 1) Disruptive technologies - what are they? How do we predict the future (and learn from the past)? What is likely to impact organisations now, in the near future, and longer term? What are the implications for both business and government? We will also look at case studies of how organisations have responded to new technologies that disrupt their existing business models and internal processes. 2) Innovation and disruption - in this part, we look at what innovation is - both in terms of within an organisation and in the context of start-ups, and the factors that encourage (and discourage) innovation, and predict its likely success. Ways to encourage innovative thinking are explored. 3) Harnessing innovation and disruptive technology - how can innovation be used to 'ride the crest of the wave' of disruptive technology to further our goals? What do we as managers need to think about when developing and deploying innovative disruptive technology? How can we ensure that innovation and the use of 'tools' doesn't pose ethical challenges (or indeed damage society). |
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MN50706 is Compulsory on the following programmes:School of Management
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