EMBA6007
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course focuses on essential capabilities for executives to keep abreast of emerging technologies and evaluate the relevance of digital technologies to their organisation's business activities, both global and local. Demonstrating the influence of current digital technologies on business strategies, this course will assist participants in identifying significant trends and their implications for innovation management. International case studies, cutting edge examples and reference to industry contexts (national and international i.e. cyber security and its influences) will be used throughout the course. Major topics include: artificial intelligence (AI), cyber security, block chain, big data, the Internet of Things (IoT) and how such technologies could benefit business and their organisations.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Singapore PSB
- Trimester 1 - 2024 (Singapore)
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify how digital transformation may be taking place in their own sector/organisation and its influence
2. Outline potential future operationalisation, benefits and risks associated with digital transformation within their own organisation
3. Plan and begin a draft of the capstone consultative project
4. Apply appropriate research methods to project investigation and planning
5. Map for situation analysis, business diagnosis and stakeholder expectations
6. Reflect on their learning, skills development and outcomes
Content
The content in this course includes the following:
1. International case studies, cutting edge examples and reference to industry contexts (national and international i.e. cyber security and its influences) will be used throughout the course.
2. Planning and design of a digital project strategy.
3. Mapping situation analysis, business diagnosis and stakeholder expectations
4. Critical and reflective management and leadership practices
Assumed knowledge
EMBA6001 Mindful Leadership.
Assessment items
Journal: Reflective Journal Report
Proposal / Plan: Draft Project Plan
Report: Draft Project Report
Contact hours
Trimester 1 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB
Online Activity-1
- Online 8 hour(s) per term
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 28 hour(s) per term
- This course will be offered in intensive mode.
Course outline
- EMBA6007 - Trimester 1, 2024 (Naihes) (PDF, 231.3 KB)
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