Module Details

Module Code: MGMT9068
Title: Managing Technological Change
Long Title: Managing Technological Change
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2021/22 ( September 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The purpose of this module is to give the student an understanding of how organisations are evolving through digital transformation to achieve new levels of efficiency, competitiveness, and profitability. Student will gain an appreciation of the commercial Financial Information Systems and their assessment. Students will develop their understanding of managing technological change through project management and change management principles throughout the selection and implementation of Information systems, including processes, controls, compliance, and ethics within the business environment. The module will inform the student on the application of current technologies and innovation and trends in Information Systems.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Assess the factors driving technological change and the key challenges posed by financial information systems in the business environment.
LO2 Interpret how financial information systems support the major business functions and why firms are re-engineering their business processes for higher levels of integration.
LO3 Critique project and change management techniques and how they are applied within the business environment.
LO4 Evaluate how internet technologies are revolutionising the business environment.
LO5 Consider the technologies and standards required to support financial information systems.
Dependencies
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).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Factors driving economical change
Factors driving technological change and challenges posed by information systems in the business environment.
Ethical, social, and political issues
Ethical, social, and political issues raised by the implementation and operation of financial information systems.
Financial information systems
Financial information systems and business processes redesign in the digital enterprise.
Employing Project and Change management principles
Employing Project and Change management principles throughout product selection and system implementation activities.
The people dimension
Getting the right team, requirement for people who understand the underlying processes, data structures and its limitations. Will technology make humans less relevant in the funds industry?
Platforms
Cloud Computing platforms, web and mobile, social media channels, data management and analytics, business intelligence and security management.
The application of latest technologies
Artificial intelligence, Block-chain, Big Data, Internet of Things in the business environment. The ability of the industry to identify, assess and adapt to advances in technology.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Case Study
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
In-Class Assessment
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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 No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 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 No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Laudon, J. and K. Laudon.. (2020), Management Information Systems Managing the Digital Firmc, 16th. Pearson, UK.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Chaffey, D. and F. Ellis-Chadwick. (2016), Digital Marketing, 6th. Pearson, UK.
  • Solomon, M. and T. Tuten. (2014), Social Media Marketing, 2nd. Sage, USA.
  • Valacich, J.. (2015), Information Systems Today, Managing the Digital World, 7th. Pearson, UK.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BIFAD_9 Master of Business in Investment Fund Administration 5 Mandatory