ES973-10 Technology Management
Introductory description
The module aims to provide an appreciation of the role that technology plays in business. 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. From finding the right technologies to implementing and exploiting them, the module provides useful insights to help current and future managers and technologists.
Module aims
The module aims to provide an appreciation of the role that technology plays in business. 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. From finding the right technologies to implementing and exploiting them, the module provides useful insights to help current and future managers and technologists.
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
- Benefits & decision making in technology management
- Technology strategy
- Technology management frameworks
- Technology tools & techniques, including technology road mapping
- Case studies
- Simulation
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Discuss how technology can best be integrated in pursuit of commercial success and how to influence decision makers when making a case for technology investment
- Critically examine the technological competence of a business
- Assessing a business’ technology needs, design an approach for accessing and implementing required technologies
- Evaluate and apply tools & techniques necessary to identify and deliver technological change at an acceptable risk.
Indicative reading list
- Cetindamar, D, R. Phaall and D. Probert - Technology Management: Activities and Tools –Palgrave
Macmillan, 2016 - Daim, T.U. T. Oliver, R. Phall., Technology Roadmapping: 3 (World Scientific Series in R&D
Management), World Scientific Publishing, 2018 - Phaal R., C. Farrukh , D. Probert - Roadmapping for Strategy and Innovation: Aligning Technology and
Markets in a Dynamic World, University of Cambridge, Institute for Manufacturing, 2010 - Moehrle, Martin, Ralf Isenmann and Robert Phaal - Technology Roadmapping for Strategy and
Innovation: Charting the Route to Success, Springer Publications, 2013 - Tolfree D. & A. Smith - Roadmapping Emergent Technologies, Matador, 2009
- Ng I., G. Parry, P. Wild and D. McFarlane, Complex Engineering Service Systems: Concepts and
Research (Decision Engineering), Springer Publications, 2011 - E. Brynjolfsson and A. McAfee - Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of
Brilliant Technologies, Norton, 2014 - Petrozzo, D.P. - The Fast Forward MBA in Technology Management, John Wiley & Sons 1998
- Simon, P. - The Next Wave of Technologies: Opportunities from Chaos, John Wiley & Sons, 2010.
- Agarwal, A., Emerging Technology Trends - Frequently Asked Questions: Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Smart Homes, Aditi Agarwal Publishing, 2018
View reading list on Talis Aspire
Subject specific skills
Technology literacy, technology classification, technology decision making, technology capability assessment, technology strategic planning and roadmapping
Transferable skills
Teamwork, communication skills, Organization, Leadership, Technology Literacy, analytical skills
Study time
| Type | Required |
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| Lectures | 20 sessions of 1 hour (20%) |
| Seminars | 15 sessions of 1 hour (15%) |
| Work-based learning | 5 sessions of 1 hour (5%) |
| Private study | 60 hours (60%) |
| Total | 100 hours |
Private study description
60hours of self-study leading to Post Module Assignment.
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 A3
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| Assessed work as specified by department | 100% | Yes (extension) | |
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60% weight: PMA written assignment; One question from a choice of two; 3000 words & 45 hours prep/completion time. Eligible for self-certification (extension). 10% weight: Self-Guided Learning Quiz - 20 multiple choice questions to answer questions from the self-guided learning materials. 2 hours. 2 attempts are allowed. No self-certification. 30% weight: in module case studies (total 13 hours prep/completion); not eligible for self-certification.
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Reassessment component |
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| Assessed work as specified by department | Yes (extension) | ||
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Written Assignment |
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Feedback on assessment
Written feedback will be provided in a report for all Post Module assignments.
Courses
This module is Optional for:
- Year 1 of TESS-H1ZW Postgraduate Taught Programme and Project Management
- Year 1 of TESS-H7PT Postgraduate Taught Programme and Project Management (Hong Kong)
This module is Core option list B for:
- Year 1 of TESS-H1PT Postgraduate Taught Engineering Business Management (Awarded Jointly with Hong Kong Polytechnic Uni)
This module is Core option list C for:
- Year 1 of TWMS-H7BF Postgraduate Supply Chain and Logistics Management (Hong Kong)
- Year 1 of TWMS-H7BG Postgraduate Supply Chain and Logistics Management (awarded jointly with Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
- Year 1 of TESS-H7PE Postgraduate Taught Supply Chain and Logistics Management (Overseas and Self-Financing)
- Year 1 of TWMS-H7A1 Postgraduate Taught Supply Chain and Logistics Management (Singapore)
- Year 1 of TESS-H7PN Postgraduate Taught Supply Chain and Logistics Management (Thailand)
This module is Option list A for:
- Year 1 of TESS-H1PU Postgraduate Taught International Technology Management
- Year 1 of TESS-H6C4 Postgraduate Taught International Technology Management (Hong Kong)
This module is Option list B for:
- Year 1 of TESS-H1P2 Postgraduate Award in Engineering Business Management
- Year 1 of TESS-H1X0 Postgraduate Award in Taught Engineering Business Management (Hong Kong)
- Year 1 of TESA-H1P7 Postgraduate Taught Engineering Business Management
- Year 1 of TESS-H1P1 Postgraduate Taught Engineering Business Management
- Year 1 of TESS-H1P3 Postgraduate Taught Engineering Business Management (Hong Kong) Warwick Award
- Year 1 of TESS-H1PS Postgraduate Taught Engineering Business Management (Singapore)
- Year 1 of TESS-H1PI Postgraduate Taught Engineering Business Management (Thailand)
- Year 1 of TESS-H1X6 Postgraduate Taught Programme and Project Management
- Year 1 of TWMS-H1Y9 Postgraduate Taught Service Management and Design (Hong Kong)
This module is Option list C for:
- Year 1 of TWMS-H7BE Postgraduate Service Management and Design (Thailand)
- Year 1 of TESA-H7PD Postgraduate Taught Supply Chain and Logistics Management (Home Fees)