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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Digital Context of Business | |||
| Reference | BS2005 | Version | 1 |
| Created | November 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | May 2019 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable students to discuss new developments in digital technology and data analysis and their application within the business environment. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Understand contemporary developments in digital business and data analysis. |
| 2 | Discuss the impact and value of digital technology and data analytics to a business. |
| 3 | Evaluate the benefits of analysing business data for decision making and competitive advantage. |
| 4 | Demonstrate knowledge of how to develop an effective digital business strategy. |
| 5 | Understand the principles of cybersecurity, governance, risk and ethics within a digital business environment. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Overview of changing digital environment; Innovations in digital technology and data analysis; data analytics and data visualisation; developing a digital business strategy; cybersecurity, cyber risk and IT systems management. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Topics are introduced in the lectures and developed in tutorials for which students are expected to undertake directed independent learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Closed book examination | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed by one component: C1 - Examination - 100% weighting. Module Pass Mark = Grade D. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dornberger, Rolf., 2018. Business Information Systems and Technology 4.0, New trends in the Age of Digital Change. Cham: Springer. |
| 2 | Laudon, Kenneth C., 2022. Management Information System: managing the digital firm. Seventeen Edition. Pearson |