Introductory description

This module covers consulting knowledge in the era of digital transformation, broadening
the scope to include digital consulting and change management.

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Module aims

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.

The module will cover most of the following topics:

• What is digital consulting?
• The digital consulting process
• Data-based consulting
• AI impacts on consulting
• Digital transformation consulting
• Organizational transformation and change management
• Project management
• Sustainability transformation with digital technologies

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate thorough understanding of essential concepts in technology consulting and change management across various agendas beyond general consulting
• Use critical thinking and structured problem-solving to analyze digital consulting scenarios and develop evidence-based solutions

Indicative reading list

The following books are introduced, which can help understand consulting:

• Bourgoin, A. and Harvey, J. 2018. “How Consultants Project Expertise and Learn at the Same Time,” Harvard Business Review.
• Christensen et al. 2013. “Consulting on the Cusp of Disruption,” Harvard Business Review.
• Garrette, B., Phelps, C., and Sibony, O. 2018. "Cracked It! How to Solve Big Problems and Sell Solutions like Top Strategy
  Consultants," Palgrave Macmillan.
• Minto, B. 2009. “The Pyramid Principle: Logic in Writing and Thinking,” Financial Times Prentice Hall.
• Witzel, M. 2016. "Management Consultancy," Routledge.

Subject specific skills

Apply digital skills, such as
data analytics, AI applications,
and enterprise technologies, to
address a range of business
issues.

Transferable skills

Demonstrate communication skills