Module Descriptors
INNOVATIVE CHANGE MANAGEMENT
BUSM60021
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
20 credits
Contact
Leader: Mohammad Wasim
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 152
Total Learning Hours: 200
Pattern of Delivery
  • Occurrence A, Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Sri Lanka (Colombo), UG Semester 1
  • Occurrence C, Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Sri Lanka (Colombo), UG Semester 3
  • Occurrence D, Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Sri Lanka (Kandy), UG Semester 1
  • Occurrence E, Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Sri Lanka (Kandy), UG Semester 2
  • Occurrence F, Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Sri Lanka (Kandy), UG Semester 3
  • Occurrence G, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 2
Sites
  • Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Sri Lanka (Colombo)
  • Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Sri Lanka (Kandy)
  • Stoke Campus
Assessment
  • ESSAY - 3,500 WORDS weighted at 100%
Module Details
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Change is inevitable if an organisation is to maintain competitiveness and currency of practice. This module has been designed to enable the learner to evaluate types and reasons for change within organisations and be able to select and apply theoretical models for its management. The purpose is not only to enable learners to develop the skills to manage change and achieve set objectives, but to do so in a professional manner with open and honest communication throughout the entire process.
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
1. Essay (3,500 words) (100%) (LOs 1, 2, 3 & 4)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Understand the reasons for change in organisations

University Learning Outcome

Knowledge & Understanding

2. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of organisational change management theories.

University Learning Outcome

Knowledge & Understanding

Enquiry

3. Understand how to initiate, plan and manage change in an organisation

University Learning Outcome

Enquiry

Analysis

Problem Solving

4. Apply relevant organisational change management theory to practice

University Learning Outcome

Problem Solving

Application
RESOURCES
Harvard Business School (2011). HBR¿ ’s 10 Must Reads: On Change. Boston: Harvard Business Review Press. The Journal of Change Management

Internet and Library
REFERENCE TEXTS
Burnes, B. (2018). Managing Change, 7th Edition, London: FT/Prentice Hall.

Harrington, J. (2018). Innovative Change Management: Preparing your Organisation for the new innovative culture, Routledge

Cameron, E. and Green, M. (2019). Making Sense of Change Management, 5th Edition. London: Kogan Page
WEB DESCRIPTOR
Change is inevitable if an organisation is to maintain competitiveness and currency of practice. This module has been designed to enable the learner to evaluate types and reasons for change within organisations and be able to select and apply theoretical models for its management. The purpose is not only to enable learners to develop the skills to manage change and achieve set objectives, but to do so in a professional manner with open and honest communication throughout the entire process.
LEARNING STRATEGIES