Module Details

Module Code: TECH
Module Title: Emerging Technologies for IT Managers
Title: Emerging Technologies for IT Managers
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Nigel Whyte
Module Author:: Gerry Moloney
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide the student with a knowledge of cutting edge uses of IT technologies and the implications for IT managers.
To enable the student to assess the possibilities for the future of I.T. and the likely impact on individuals and organisations.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of ongoing developments in information technology
LO2 Assess the likely impact of these developments on individuals and organisations
LO3 Identify and evaluate implications for business strategy and IS/IT strategies that emerging information technologies present.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Digital convergence and evolution
The evolution of digital technologies and uses
Digital Communications
Current and emerging communication technologies
Case Studies
The impact of particular technologies on the marketplace, organisation and individual.
Critical Thinking
Investment in new technology, benefits and risks, advantages and problems of new innovations; realistically assess potential of new technologies
Technological awareness
how technology acts as an agent of social change; how society influences the course of technological development limits to existing technology, current research and development work, the role and shape of I.T. in the years to come.
Current e-commerce practice
Digital marketing and business strategies
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Supervised Research
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Final Exam
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
Students will take a full written exam that will examine all learning outcomes.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures will cover all topics 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Direct learning will involve student research and reporting 15 Weeks per Stage 5.00 75
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Bernard Marr. (2020), Tech Trends in Practice, John Wiley & Sons, p.304, [ISBN: 1119646197].
  • Mahdi H. Miraz,Peter S. Excell,Andrew Ware,Safeeullah Soomro,Maaruf Ali. (2020), Emerging Technologies in Computing, Springer, p.330, [ISBN: 9783030600358].
  • Peter H. Diamandis,Steven Kotler. (2020), Future is Faster Than You Think, Simon & Schuster, p.256, [ISBN: 9781982143213].
  • Paul Armstrong. (2020), Disruptive Technologies, 1. Kogan Page, [ISBN: 9780749477288].
  • Dr. Srikanth Gaddam. (2020), The Future of Disruptive Technologies, 1. Independently Published, [ISBN: 979-856846451].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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