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On successful completion of the module, learners will be able to:
Demonstrate the ability to identify and make appropriate use of sources of knowledge and evidence relating to innovations and digital technology in organisations.
Demonstrate an understanding of ethical principles and professional codes relevant to innovation and digital technology.
Analyse and synthesise the information and ideas relating to innovation and digital technology and their impact on data and knowledge management.
Demonstrate reflection upon the concepts of innovation and digital technology in relation to their work and professional context.
Make a selection of concepts of innovation and digital technology which they can relate to their work.
Select appropriate content, medium and style that is clear, concise and intended for a professional and /or academic communication. Evidence sources of information and demonstrate origins of ideas by referencing sources using a consistent style.
Critically analyse how they have been able to relate/apply concepts of innovation and digital technology to their work context.
This module will explore:
- Approaches to innovation and digital technologies and their impact on organisations
- How application of innovations and digital technology can be used for organisational improvement and development
- How innovation and digital technology has and continues to impact on data and knowledge management for analysing business decision-making
- How to identify service/organisational improvements and opportunities for innovation and growth.
- Using qualitative and quantitative analysis of information and data.
- Using data to support organisational benchmarking against others.
On completion of the module learners will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the impact of innovation and digital technologies on organisations.
- Evaluate the use of innovation in product and service design and digital technologies for organisational development.
- Review the use of innovation and digital technologies in own organisation and make recommendations for improvement.
- Analyse the impact of innovation and digital technologies on data and knowledge management.
- Demonstrate how innovation and digital technology can be utilised for making business decisions.
Learning and teaching typically includes a range of methods such as lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials, with emphasis on team experience and peer support, large and small group discussions, problem-solving activities and individual and paired working.
Learners may be expected to draw on a range of theoretical/academic, personal and work-based resources. Course documentation, support materials and web-based materials will be available on the VLE as appropriate. Implementation of study skills will be supported and in particular teamwork, and the capacity to develop written argument, will be developed. During the course of each session there will be opportunities for tutor/student interaction to meet individual needs and help develop skills, confidence, competence, knowledge and understanding relating to the aims and objectives of the module. Accessing library resources and help with coursework study skills will be available from services across the university.
Learners would be expected to prepare for the sessions by reading set texts and completion of tasks set in class or via the VLE and will be expected to take part in a wide range of learning activities.
Learners will maintain their Personal e-portfolio during this module and on-going self-evaluation will be part of the learners' identification of needs.
Lectures, seminars, learning activities, workshops and tutorials
Contact Hours: 40
Intended Group Size: 20
Flexibly delivered e-engagement e.g. VLE activities assessment support/e-support including tutorials
Contact Hours: 40
Intended Group Size: 1-6
Guided independent study
Hours: 120
Further details relating to assessment
Learners will be expected to produce a work based report demonstrating their learning relevant to the subject content or present work artefacts supported by a two thousand word critical commentary.
The assessment method is in keeping with the approved module descriptor in the Work Based Learning Framework. Due to the wide range of professional practice that learners will be drawn from the style of report and/or the artefacts presented will vary considerably and may include, for example:
- Innovations in the use of telecommunications
- Application of new technologies to clinical practices
- IT infrastructure adjustments
- Changes to registering and communicating with customers/patients/clients
- Data collection/analysis to support business decisions
- Innovations to recruitment and retention processes for staff or customers/patients/clients.
This list is indicative and each individual learner will negotiate the specific approach to assessment content with both the University and their employer.
Other relevant matters
Learners must demonstrate awareness of workplace application of learning and development of skills relating to marketing communications and develop evidence through their personalised e-portfolio to sufficiently demonstrate the skills and behaviours expected of a Chartered Manager.
Module Coordinator - SARAH SCOWCROFT
Level - 5
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 5S1S