WM951-15 Technology Management
Introductory description
The module provides useful insights to help current and future managers and technologists consider the role of technology plays in supporting current and future business, and how to manage the technology from concept to disposal.
Module aims
The module aims to provide an appreciation of the role that technology plays in business and industry, from both a local and international perspective.
It integrates knowledge and leading edge thinking on the topic and offers insights into how technology is managed in industry, with relevant case studies and simulations to embed the learning.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
- Technology definitions & classifications
- Technology strategy
- Technology management frameworks
- Technology tools & techniques, including technology road mapping
- Readiness assessments & competency frameworks
- Case studies
- Simulations
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Appraise how technology can best be integrated in pursuit of commercial success
- Critically analyse the business within the wider context through an evidence based approach
- Evaluate the technology competence and needs of a business to identify appropriate technology choices
- Effectively apply an approach for managing technology in an organisation as a team
- Demonstrate the application of tools and techniques to identify and deliver technological change at an acceptable risk
Indicative reading list
Schilling, M - Strategic Management of Technological Innovation, McGraw Hill, 6th edition, 2020
Cetindamar, D., Phaal, R., Probert, D. - Technology Management, Activities & Tools, European Institute for Technology and Innovation Management, 2010
View reading list on Talis Aspire
Subject specific skills
technology decision making
technology strategy development & evaluation (incl roadmapping)
technology justification
technology management
Transferable skills
communication skills
team working
adaptability
decision making
critical thinking
problem solving
leadership
creativity & innovation
time management
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 10 sessions of 1 hour (7%) |
| Seminars | 17 sessions of 1 hour (11%) |
| Online learning (scheduled sessions) | 3 sessions of 1 hour (2%) |
| Online learning (independent) | 20 sessions of 1 hour (13%) |
| Private study | 40 hours (27%) |
| Assessment | 60 hours (40%) |
| Total | 150 hours |
Private study description
Literature research.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A7
| Weighting | Study time | |
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| Case Study Work A | 20% | 12 hours |
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Case study work. This includes introduction, group analysis and discussion, finished with a group presentation. The maximum presentation time for any one presentation is 10 minutes. Marked collectively if contribution is equal, or may be individually adjusted based on different contribution levels. |
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| Case Study Work B | 20% | 12 hours |
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Case study work with introduction, group analysis and discussion. Requires student application of technology management tools and techniques to the case study. The maximum presentation time for any one presentation is 15 minutes. Marked collectively if contribution is equal, or may be individually adjusted based on different contribution levels. |
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| Final Assessment | 60% | 36 hours |
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Written assignment: choice of questions, choose one. |
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Feedback on assessment
Written feedback will be provided in a report for all Post Module assignments. Feedback for the case studies will be given verbally during the module with written feedback for all in-module components provided in a summary table within a week of the face to face part of the module.
Anti-requisite modules
If you take this module, you cannot also take:
- WM047-10 Service Support Technologies
- WM9J3-15 Service Support Technologies
Courses
This module is Core optional for:
- Year 1 of TWMS-H1S4 Postgraduate Taught e-Business Management (Full-time)