Digital Transformations and Innovation (994N1)
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Digital Transformations and Innovation
Module 994N1
Module details for 2026/27.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
The module will endow students with an in-depth perspective on how digital transformations impact (and disrupt) today’s world. It draws on the innovation management, economics, and science and technology policy literature to provide students with conceptual lenses and critical thinking skills to understand the opportunities and challenges of digital innovation in a rapidly changing environment. The content of the module is designed to equip students with skills and knowledge to confidently navigate the nature, evolution and effects of digital transformations and innovation. It is structured around theoretical foundations, empirical evidence and practical cases; it features an overview of theoretical building blocks necessary to understand digital transformations (including network effects, information markets, and platforms), an advanced view on actors’ opportunities and strategies across core digital technologies such as AI, Cloud computing, Blockchain, and insights on the implications of digital innovation on firms, industry, and policy behaviours and strategies.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of key concepts and theories to analyse and interpret how digital transformations impact (and disrupt) today’s world.
Develop a systematic and evidence-based understanding of the specific mechanisms, incentives, and potential impacts of the underlying technologies driving digital transformations and innovation.
Critically assess opportunities and threats associated to digital transformations and innovation on actors and industries.
Develop the capacity to give advice on and conceive strategy, actions, and initiatives related to digital innovation in different organisational and institutional contexts.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Tue 16:00 | 75.00% |
| Coursework | 25.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group Presentation | T1 Week 10 (15 minutes) | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 10101010101 |
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