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MN52146: Technology management

[Page last updated: 23 October 2023]

Academic Year: 2023/24
Owning Department/School: School of Management
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CWOG 30%, CWSI 5%, EXCB 65%
Assessment Detail:
  • Technology management exam (EXCB 65%)
  • Strategies for a technology challenge (CWOG 30%)
  • Critical evaluation (CWSI 5%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes:
  • Develop strategies to deal with organizational and technological change
  • Evaluate opportunities arising from emerging technologies for the benefit of business and society
  • Assess the skills and capabilities required to manage innovation



Synopsis: Explore the challenges and opportunities that companies face when creating and extracting value from technological innovation. You will learn frameworks and tools used to guide companies' strategic decision-making when operating in competitive markets driven by technological change. You will apply these to real issues using a range of learning approaches such as games, case studies and seminar-style discussions.

Content: The unit will cover:
  • Definition of innovation and types of innovation.
  • Models and processes of innovation, with a focus on the diffusion of innovation.
  • A range of conceptual frameworks and tools to guide companies' strategic decisions in competitive markets.
  • The evolution of technology and its impact on the competitive dynamics.
  • Organizing for innovation within the company.
  • The role of individuals and networks in driving innovation.


Course availability:

MN52146 is Compulsory on the following courses:

School of Management

MN52146 is Optional on the following courses:

School of Management

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