All topics will be delivered by means of interactive lectures. Students will also undertake research activities to gain an understanding of current practices in the industry.
Module Aim:
To provide the student with a knowledge of cutting edge uses of IT technologies and the implications for IT managers.
To enable the student to assess the possibilities for the future of I.T. and the likely impact on individuals and organisations.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of ongoing developments in information technology
LO2
Assess the likely impact of these developments on individuals and organisations
LO3
Identify and evaluate implications for business strategy and IS/IT strategies that emerging information technologies present.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Digital convergence and evolution
The evolution of digital technologies and uses
Digital Communications
Current and emerging communication technologies
Case Studies
The impact of particular technologies on the marketplace, organisation and individual.
Critical Thinking
Investment in new technology, benefits and risks, advantages and problems of new innovations; realistically assess potential of new technologies
Technological awareness
how technology acts as an agent of social change; how society influences the course of technological development limits to existing technology, current research and development work, the role and shape of I.T. in the years to come.
Current e-commerce practice
Digital marketing and business strategies
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Other
Supervised Research
1,2,3
50.00
n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
Final Exam
1,2,3
50.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment