Module Descriptors
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
COIS71199
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Wilfred Eardley
Email: W.A.Eardley@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 102
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- Coursework - Assignment (2500 words) weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
An ASSIGMT length 2500 WORDS weighted at 100%.
An assignment of 2,500 word weighted at 100%. The assignment will be a report on any technology management issue incorporating a written solution to the problem (70%) and an oral presentation of the findings (30%), learning outcomes 1,2 ,3 and 4
Pass criterion: Overall mark of between 50% and 59%.This is awarded for work of modest quality which demonstrate that all the learning outcomes have been achieved but few at a high level and some or all at a bare minimum.
Merit criterion: Overall mark of 60% to 69%.This is awarded for good quality work which clearly demonstrates either (1) a high level of achievement relative to all the learning outcomes or (2) a high level of achievement relative to most of the learning outcomes plus fully satisfactory achievements relative to the reminder.
Distinction criterion: Overall mark of 70%.This is awarded for work of exceptionally high quality, demonstrating either (1) an unusually high level of achievement relative to all the learning outcomes or (2) an unusually high level of achievement relative to almost all the learning outcomes plus a high level of achievement relative to the remainder
An assignment of 2,500 word weighted at 100%. The assignment will be a report on any technology management issue incorporating a written solution to the problem (70%) and an oral presentation of the findings (30%), learning outcomes 1,2 ,3 and 4
Pass criterion: Overall mark of between 50% and 59%.This is awarded for work of modest quality which demonstrate that all the learning outcomes have been achieved but few at a high level and some or all at a bare minimum.
Merit criterion: Overall mark of 60% to 69%.This is awarded for good quality work which clearly demonstrates either (1) a high level of achievement relative to all the learning outcomes or (2) a high level of achievement relative to most of the learning outcomes plus fully satisfactory achievements relative to the reminder.
Distinction criterion: Overall mark of 70%.This is awarded for work of exceptionally high quality, demonstrating either (1) an unusually high level of achievement relative to all the learning outcomes or (2) an unusually high level of achievement relative to almost all the learning outcomes plus a high level of achievement relative to the remainder
Module Indicative Content
The purpose of the module is to encourage analysis of and reflection on a broad range of technology management issues, examining challenges and opportunities related to managing technology The module allows students to use various techniques and models to understand the management of technology in organisations.
This is not a technical module. It is a module that provides an appreciation of how organisation makes decisions, based on the business strategy, its technology strategy and how technology trends are influencing corporations and stakeholders.
The examples of study include but are not limited to: Managing People and Projects, Management of Design, Integrated Systems, and Decision Support tools for technology systems, Emerging Technologies, Diffusion of Innovation and Managing Uncertainties.
The students will be able to generate solutions to a broad range of situations in Technology Management, taking into account stakeholders such as users, producers, designers, managers and customers and also management issues brought about by the rapid change in technological innovation.
Use of oral, written and electronic communication to find information and to explain, debate and present complex arguments, proposals and ideas while adapting to different audiences and circumstances.
This is not a technical module. It is a module that provides an appreciation of how organisation makes decisions, based on the business strategy, its technology strategy and how technology trends are influencing corporations and stakeholders.
The examples of study include but are not limited to: Managing People and Projects, Management of Design, Integrated Systems, and Decision Support tools for technology systems, Emerging Technologies, Diffusion of Innovation and Managing Uncertainties.
The students will be able to generate solutions to a broad range of situations in Technology Management, taking into account stakeholders such as users, producers, designers, managers and customers and also management issues brought about by the rapid change in technological innovation.
Use of oral, written and electronic communication to find information and to explain, debate and present complex arguments, proposals and ideas while adapting to different audiences and circumstances.
Module Learning Strategies
A range of learning strategies from the following list will be used:
Directed reading and learning.
Information gathering (Internet, books, technical articles, patents, company catalogues and literature, company data collection etc).(30 hours)
Problem analysis and solution (analytical, simulated, pilot study and /or numerical).(35 hours)
Report writing.(22 hours)
Preparation of oral presentation.(15 hours)
Presentation and defence of work at seminars.(10 hours)
Attendance at lectures and seminars.(38 hours)
Directed reading and learning.
Information gathering (Internet, books, technical articles, patents, company catalogues and literature, company data collection etc).(30 hours)
Problem analysis and solution (analytical, simulated, pilot study and /or numerical).(35 hours)
Report writing.(22 hours)
Preparation of oral presentation.(15 hours)
Presentation and defence of work at seminars.(10 hours)
Attendance at lectures and seminars.(38 hours)
Module Resources
- Supervisor.
- Library
- Computing facilities
- Internet
In some cases access to experts and other facilities and data in the sponsoring company.
- Library
- Computing facilities
- Internet
In some cases access to experts and other facilities and data in the sponsoring company.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Texts
Meredith,J.R and Mantel Jr., S.J. (2006) Project Management: A Managerial Approach, sixth edition
Harrison, N., Samson, D., (2006) Technology Management: Text and International Cases
Day, G.S., Shoemaker, Paul J.H. (2004). Wharton on Managing Emerging Technologies
Tidd, J. and Bessant J. (2009) Integrating Technological, Market and Organisational Changes. 4th.edition
Harrison, N., Samson, D., (2006) Technology Management: Text and International Cases
Day, G.S., Shoemaker, Paul J.H. (2004). Wharton on Managing Emerging Technologies
Tidd, J. and Bessant J. (2009) Integrating Technological, Market and Organisational Changes. 4th.edition
Module Learning Outcomes
1. DEMONSTRATE A SYSTEMATIC UNDERSTANDING OF A BROAD RANGE OF TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT ISSUES AND APPLY A RANGE OF TECHNIQUES TO ANALYSE CHALLENGES IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT.
Analysis
Knowledge & Understanding
2. IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT STAKEHOLDERS SUCH AS USERS, PRODUCERS, MANAGERS, DESIGNERS AND CUSTOMERS AND ALSO THE RAPID CHANGE IN TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION.
Problem Solving
3. USE ORAL, WRITTEN, AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION TO FIND INFORMATION AND TO EXPLAIN, DEBATE, AND PRESENT COMPLEX ARGUMENTS, PROPOSALS, AND IDEAS WHILE ADAPTING TO DIFFERENT AUDIENCES AND CIRCUMSTANCES.
Communication
4. LEARN INDEPENDENTLY AND CONTEXTUALISE, ANALYSE AND LEARN FROM EXPERIENCE OR SIMULATED ENVIRONMENT.
Enquiry
Knowledge & Understanding
Analysis
Knowledge & Understanding
2. IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT STAKEHOLDERS SUCH AS USERS, PRODUCERS, MANAGERS, DESIGNERS AND CUSTOMERS AND ALSO THE RAPID CHANGE IN TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION.
Problem Solving
3. USE ORAL, WRITTEN, AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION TO FIND INFORMATION AND TO EXPLAIN, DEBATE, AND PRESENT COMPLEX ARGUMENTS, PROPOSALS, AND IDEAS WHILE ADAPTING TO DIFFERENT AUDIENCES AND CIRCUMSTANCES.
Communication
4. LEARN INDEPENDENTLY AND CONTEXTUALISE, ANALYSE AND LEARN FROM EXPERIENCE OR SIMULATED ENVIRONMENT.
Enquiry
Knowledge & Understanding