2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
LUBS5269M Digital Business
15 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Prof. David Allen / Dr Alistair Norman
Email: da2@lubs.leeds.ac.uk; an@lubs.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Module replaces
LUBS 5222M E-BusinessThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
This module aims to enable students to apply a multidisciplinary approach to the exploration of how managers utilise information and communications technologies to enhance the performance of their organisations, It draws on a variety of disciplines (including information systems, strategy, marketing, operations and human resources management).Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of the core concepts of electronic business in differing contexts
- Evaluate the importance of electronic business for individuals, organisations and society
- Critically analyse the likely implications of electronic business for different business sectors
- Critically evaluate barriers to the growth of electronic business
- Apply knowledge of how to exploit electronic business in a chosen organisation or business sector
Skills outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
Transferable
- Communicate as an effective manager
- Work successfully within a team to achieve common goals
Subject specific
- Apply investigative and diagnostic skills in evaluating an organisation's current level of e-business activity
- Select and apply appropriate skills to identify appropriate e-business solutions for an organisation
Syllabus
Indicative content
E-business infrastructure
E-environment.
E-business strategy
E-government
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
Supply chain management
E-procurement
E-marketing
Customer relationship management.
Change management and project management
Analysis and design
Implementation and maintenance
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Workshop | 2 | 15.00 | 30.00 |
Private study hours | 120.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 |
Private study
20 hours - Pre-workshop reading and preparation40 hours - Post-workshop reading
60 hours - Completion of assessed coursework
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
During the workshops students will receive feedback on their contribution to case study exercises and presentations. Model answers are issued for most exercises to provide additional confirmation to students of their progress.Outside of the workshops, students will be given the opportunity for feedback via telephone and/or email discussions with the LUBS tutor. This will enable them to further monitor their progress.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | 3,000 words | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 06/09/2017
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