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INFS6004: Digital Business Transformation
2024 unit information
The disruptive forces of digital technologies require businesses to be in a constant state of change to stay competitive in turbulent markets. However, as companies need to maintain their current revenue streams, they need to progress through a series of digital transformation projects. In this unit students learn how to analyse an organisation within a local and global context and develop knowledge of techniques required for managing digital business transformation initiatives. Topics covered include: the drivers of digital business transformation, managing digital transformation as a process, understand the power of disruptive technologies, technological impacts on new forms of organizational arrangements.
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Managing faculty or University school:
Business Information Systems
| Code | INFS6004 |
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| Academic unit | Business Information Systems |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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INFS5002 or COMP5206 |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Understanding the major functions of a business and how those business functions interact internally and externally so the company can be competitive in a changing market. How digital technologies can be used and managed in a business. How to critically analyse a business and determine its options for digital transformation. Desirable Assumed Knowledge: Experience as a member of a project team |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Identify and describe the drivers and enablers of digital transformation in business settings.
- LO2. Critically analyse business problems that necessitate digital transformation and change in an organisation.
- LO3. Critically and creatively analyse and propose business innovations to address identified business problems.
- LO4. Critically analyse the challenges for businesses in the face of innovation and technological advancements.
- LO5. Critically and creatively analyse various strategies to overcome challenges in digital transformation.
- LO6. Critically synthesise and apply methods, models and frameworks with business analysis, communication and research skills in digital transformation projects.
- LO7. Collaborate and communicate in a professional manner with people from diverse backgrounds.
- LO8. Contribute effectively as a responsible member of a diverse team for group assessments.
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