Module Details
| Module Code: |
MGMT9037 |
| Title: |
Tech Mgt in Global Business
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Long Title:
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Technology Management in Globa
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| NFQ Level: |
Expert |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 ) |
| Field of Study: |
3450 - Business & Management
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| Module Description: |
Technology advances have enabled organisations to expand across geographies and markets. An understanding of the key technology trends driving this expansion is crucial to managers operating in an international context. This module aims to equip the manager with the necessary skills and know-how to understand how technology can deliver for the global enterprise.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Critically engage with the concepts of strategic IT alignment and IT Governance |
| LO2 |
Evaluate the recent technology trends and their impact on organisations |
| LO3 |
Critically evaluate different eCommerce strategies and applications available to the Global enterprise |
| LO4 |
Apply project management tools and techniques in a variety of contexts with particular cognisance of the importance of strategic project management. |
| LO5 |
Review and discuss the challenges faced by international IT projects |
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Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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IT Governance
Discussion of the processes that ensure the effective and efficient use of IT in enabling an organization to achieve its goals. Understanding the best practices associated with managing the technology risk in the global enterprise.
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Emerging Trends
Discussion of recent technology trends in IT and their impact on the management of technology.
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ECommerce Strategy & Applications
Approaches to ECommerce strategy development including buy side and sell side applications.
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International Technology Project Management
Understanding of Project Management challenges introduced by both technology and global organisational reach.
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IT Security, Risk and Ethical Considerations
Evaluate and integrate theory and practice relating to IT Security and associate Risk. Demonstrate an understanding of IT Ethical considerations in the Global Enterprise
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Project Management
Behavioural PM, Functional PM, Strategy, Project Selection, Project Life-Cycle
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 50.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 50.00% |
Assessments
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| 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.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Delivery and discussion of course material. Lectures will include discussion of assigned articles and reading. Class Group work and feedback sessions on project work will also be planned. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent Learning |
Non Contact |
Reading, Case Study Preparation, Interaction with material on Blackboard. |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Delivery and discussion of course material. Lectures will include discussion of assigned articles and reading. Class Group work and feedback sessions on project work to date. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent Learning |
Non Contact |
Reading, Case Study Preparation, Interaction with material on Blackboard |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Kenneth C. Laudon, Jane P. Laudon. (2014), Management Information Systems - Managing the Digital Firm, 13th. Pearson Education, Essex, [ISBN: 9780273789970].
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Joseph Valacich, Christoph Schneider, Ramesh Behl, I.M.I Bhubaneswar. (2014), Information Systems Today: Managing in the Digital World, 6. Pearson, [ISBN: 9781292000008].
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Dave Chaffey,. (2011), E-Business and E-Commerce Management, 2E. 5,6,7,8,9, Prentice Hall, Essex, [ISBN: 9780273752011].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Efraim Turban,. (2012), Electronic Commerce 2012, 7E. Pearson, London, [ISBN: 9780273761341].
| | Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Carlson School of Management. MIS Quarterly,
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Harvard Business Publishing. Harvard Business Review,
| | Other Resources |
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Website, Project Management Institute. PMI Official Website,
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Website, Center for Information Systems Research, MIT Sloan Management,
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