This module will examine the management issues presented by the emerging technologies which support complex systems. Topics considered will include:
What is meant by emerging technologies; how can these be defined and what are the characteristics of emerging technologies.

The module will also address:

Professional practice

Industry standards and approaches of multiple disciplines

Peer review processes.

Domains of computing – Legal, social, ethical, environmental and societal issues.
The strategic role of Big Data / data analytics; the way in which Big Data can be exploited as part of an organisation.
Business Intelligence (BI) strategy for organisations.
Legal and ethical issues, with particular reference to privacy and data collection.
Quality issues for emerging technologies, covering issues such as data quality, testing, validation and value.
Emerging aspects of enterprise systems (ES/ERP).
The technical context of emerging technologies with reference to the Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing technologies.
The business context of emerging technologies, with reference to ROI, knowledge innovation and information security.
Digital transformation and digital productivity.

Computing industry dynamics, key roles, and working within teams.

Research activities, efficient research and its best presentation
The international context of emerging technologies.

Embracing innovation to aid on competitive strategy.

Team working and roles within industry with developing emerging technologies.

Written Report – A IEEE style conference paper. The paper should demonstrate the application of your research skills and understanding of managing an emerging technology. It should specifically evaluate an area in a chosen emerging technology and define research gaps and recommend the way forward to address one or more of these gaps (Learning Outcomes 1 to 3).
Academic Poster - The poster should effectively present the key contents of the paper (Learning Outcome 2).

All teaching sessions will blend theory and practical learning. Students will be introduced to curriculum concepts and ideas and will then be able to apply theory to practical examples within the same sessions. In addition, students will be provided with a range of resources for independent study such as case studies, academic papers and industry stories. There will be a mixture of practical and theoretical formative (mock or practice) exercises which will help students build knowledge and confidence in preparation for summative (formal) assessment.

1. Discuss and be able to critically evaluate the organisational issues involved in managing emerging technologies.

Knowledge and Understanding,
Enquiry,
Reflection


2. Research, analyse and critically evaluate quality issues in emerging and leading-edge technologies.

Enquiry,
Analysis,
Reflection


3. Systematically investigate the business and technical context of managing emerging technologies through team working.

Enquiry,
Analysis,
Application

All texts and electronic resources will be updated and refreshed on an annual basis and available for students via the online Study Links resource platform. All reference materials will be collated and curated and aligned to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion indicators.


Burton, H, M. (2021), Your First Research Paper: Learn how to start, structure, write and publish a perfect research paper to get the top mark, Independently published

Cetindamar, D, Phaal, R, and Probert, D (2016) Technology management: activities and tools (2nd edition), Palgrave.

Tidd, J, and Bessant, J.(2013) Managing innovation: integrating technological, market and organizational change (6th edition), Wiley

Weinersmith, K and,¿Weinersmith, Z, (2017), Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That Will Improve and/or Ruin Everything, Penguin

Brick, J. et. al, (2018), Academic Success: A Student's Guide to Studying at University: 77 (Macmillan Study Skills), Red Globe Press; 1st edition

Reid, G. (2021), Effective Study and Learning: How to Help, Luminate

MS Office
Internet
NoSQL Datastores (MongoDB, CouchDB)
Hadoop Framework

This module will introduce you to the issues involved in working with emerging technologies in a business context and to some of the technologies that you will more widely use on your MSc course.