4909662: C19 Digital Innovation

Description

Digital Innovation covers the fundamentals of digital innovation and the development and implementation of novel and original solutions in which the innovation process, its outcomes, or the ensuing organisational and social transformation is embodied in or enabled by digital technologies. Digital Innovation is one of the core topics of
the degree programme, so the course also provides a basis on which students can choose their electives. The course covers six primary topics:

• Fundamental properties of digital technologies and digital innovation
• Organising for digital innovation
• Digital platforms and ecosystems
• Digital innovation and capital creation
• Digital business models
• Digital entrepreneurship

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students will:

• understand the main concepts, theories, and methods related to digital innovation
• be able to analyse the role of digital technologies in existing business models
• be able to develop business models that consider options created through digital technologies

Lectures Method

• The module involves interactive lectures with exercises to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical design and analysis skills.
• The e-learning platform Moodle is used throughout the course to disseminate course material and for information and discussion.
• Case studies are used to discuss the course contents. Contemporary scientific publications from Information Systems and Management are discussed in class.

Literature

• Compulsory reading:Papers and case-study material are provided.