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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Digital Business | |||
| Reference | BS3005 | Version | 4 |
| Created | December 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | May 2019 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | March 2024 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable students to understand the value and application of digital technologies and data analysis within the business environment to support innovation. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Identify and evaluate contemporary developments in digital business and related technological advances. |
| 2 | Critically discuss the impact and value of digital technologies to an organisation. |
| 3 | Evaluate the benefits of data analysis within organisations for decision making and competitive advantage. |
| 4 | Demonstrate knowledge of how to develop a digital business/organisational strategy that is future proof. |
| 5 | Understand the principles of cybersecurity and data protection and the significance of ethical practice to these areas. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Innovations in digital technology and data analysis; rationale for the use of digital technology in business; internet-based digital business models in B2C and B2B contexts; impact of digital business on organisational functions; cybersecurity. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is delivered in Blended Learning mode using structured online learning materials/activities and directed study, facilitated by regular online tutor support. Workplace Mentor support and work-based learning activities will allow students to contextualise this learning to their own workplace. Face-to-face engagement occurs through annual induction sessions, employer work-site visits, and modular on-campus workshops. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | 240 | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 240 |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Individual work based report | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| 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, R., 2018. Business Information Systems and Technology 4.0, New trends in the Age of Digital Change. Cham: Springer. |
| 2 | ALTER, S., Information systems : foundation of e-business (pages 40 - 83) 2002, 4th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ :Prentice Hall. |
| 3 | BOCIJ, P., GREASLEY, A., HICKIE, S. Business information systems : technology, development and management for the modern business. 2019 6th edition. Harlow, England :Pearson |
| 4 | BODDY, D. et al,2008. 3rd ed. Managing Information Systems: strategy and organisation: Harlow, England, Prentice Hall |
| 5 | LAUDON, K. et al, 2021. Management Information Systems 17th ed. Harlow :Pearson Education Limited |
| 6 | LAUDON, K and LAUDON, J., 2019. Managing the Digital Firm: Upper Saddle River, NJ, Pearson |