ULMS Electronic Module Catalogue |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Digital Business Technology and Management | ||
Code | EBUS603 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr D Li Operations and Supply Chain Management Dongli@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
12 |
6 |
12 6 |
36 | |||
Timetable (if known) |
60 mins X 1 totaling 12
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60 mins X 1 totaling 6
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60 mins X 1 totaling 12
60 mins X 1 totaling 6 |
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Private Study | 114 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Individual assignment 1. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Anonymous assessment. | -1500 words | 50 | ||||
Individual assignment 2. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Anonymous assessment. | -1500 words | 50 |
Aims |
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The aim of this module is to give the student an understanding of the forms, management and technologies used in the development and operation of digital businesses. The module aims to enable students to: Identify digital business solutions to effectively manage digital businesses; Understand technical issues in digital business solutions; Apply a range of tools and technologies to the development of digital business solutions; Apply the various information management technologies to digital businesses. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Be able to understand the development of digital business technologies. |
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(LO2) Be able to select and specify digital business solutions to meet both the specific need and to the international context. |
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(LO3) Be able to apply information management technologies to digital business. |
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(S1) Problem solving skills. Students will develop their problem solving skills through analysis of case studies provided in lectures. |
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(S2) Commercial awareness. Students will develop an understanding of commercial applications in relevant technologies. |
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(S3) Teamwork. Students will develop their teamworking skills through group-based work to analyse case studies in seminars. |
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(S4) IT skills. Practical laboratory sessions to use relevant tools will enable students to develop their IT skills. |
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(S5) Lifelong learning skills. Lectures to present an overall technical roadmap of digital business technology development and applications to enable understanding of principles for future study and potentials for future career development will assist students with their development of lifelong learning skills. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Hybrid delivery, with social distancing on campus. 1 hour online asynchronous learning per week x 12 weeks Outside of the classroom, students will utilise self-directed learning hours to read reference materials, research cases provided in class and working on assignment preparation. |
Syllabus |
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Architecture of digital business applications; Digital communication technology; Information management technologies; Digital business management; Data management for big data applications; Digital business innovation; Digital technology innovation. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |