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EMBA6005: Finding Opportunity in Disruptive Technology
2027 unit information
Technology is no longer a peripheral tool; it is the primary force redefining how we live, work, and compete. While history is littered with once-dominant companies sidelined by technological shifts, savvy leaders recognise that these disruptions are not threats, but gateways to renewed growth. At its core, the distinction between a fading legacy business and a future market leader is the ability to strategically pivot and evolve. In this module, we look beyond the code and the data to examine the specific innovation mindsets and behaviours required within an established corporate structure to bring new ideas to life. By synthesizing your prior expertise in business fundamentals with a corporate innovation lens, you will learn to solve complex, real-world problems with a focus on how established firms navigate change and anticipate emerging futures. You will emerge not just with an understanding of disruptive technology, but with a structured approach that bridges the gap between high-level strategy and organisational execution while developing the ability to interpret weak signals and prepare for multiple future scenarios. You will also be introduced to approaches that help leaders think beyond immediate disruption, equipping you to anticipate and shape possible futures rather than simply react to them. This ensures your business remains resilient and relevant in an ever-evolving global landscape.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Business (Business School)
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Lifelong Learning |
| Credit points | 12 |
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EMBA6000 |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Using appropriate frameworks, models and tools, identify how the future will be shaped by disruptive technologies within the complex system of the focal sector, industry or business.
- LO2. Identify the complex system of the focal area and how technological disruption will be affected by or affect key external factors such as political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental factors.
- LO3. Assess and prioritise at least one disruptive future business opportunity and develop a plan to capture such opportunities utilising core strategic and business planning methodologies.
- LO4. Formulate and illustrate effective decision-making and leadership in a future disruption context.
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Intensive January - February 2026
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Block mode | Castlereagh St, Sydney |
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Intensive January - February 2027
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Block mode | Castlereagh St, Sydney |
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