DIGIB302-22B (NET)

Digital Business Technology Trends

15 Points

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Division of Management
School of Management and Marketing

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Convenor(s)

Shivendu Pratap Singh

Shivendu Pratap Singh
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MSB.2.32E
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shivendupratap.singh@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This paper focuses on a small number of the most recent and disruptive business technologies. This includes, for example, block-chain, smart contracts, cybersecurity, machine learning, and database management systems.

Note: DIGIB302 - 22B(NET) is offered in online mode. The doubt clearing sessions for this paper will be conducted synchronously every Wednesday at 11 am starting 2nd week of the paper. These doubt-clearing sessions are optional.

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Paper Structure

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The paper will consist of a combination of theoretical concepts, cases, and hands-on workshops. Every week, we will start with new technology and its impact on businesses. Every week, online content will be uploaded to explain the current understanding of the technology, basic aspects of the technology and its various configurations. The one-hour face to face workshop will be used to demonstrate hands-on application of the technology, simulations, and guest lecturers wherever applicable. Assignments for the paper will be based on the hands-on workshops.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Identify and describe the key technology trends of the day
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Online Test (12)
  • Discuss the likely impact of technology trends on a range of businesses and industries
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Online Practicals (5)
  • Isolate reliable, factual information on technology trends from opinion
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Online Practicals (5)
    • Group Project (9)
  • Prepare and present a comprehensive evaluation of a technology trend that will enable a business client to judge its likely impact on his/her business.
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Online Discussions (1)
    • Online Practicals (5)
    • Group Project (9)
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Group Project (9)
    • Project Presentation (10)
    • Project Report (11)
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Assessment

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Attendance is expected for class sessions. All sessions involve class discussions and most involve case studies. It is expected that students have completed pre-class readings and exercises from the previous class – all this information is shown in the Schedule.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Online Discussions
Sum of All
30 Sep 2022
11:30 PM
15
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2. Online Discussion 1: Blockchain
12 Aug 2022
11:30 PM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Online Discussion 2: NFT
2 Sep 2022
11:30 PM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Online Discussion 3: IoT & Wearable Devices
30 Sep 2022
11:30 PM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Online Practicals
Sum of All
21 Oct 2022
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Practical 1: Smart Contracts
19 Aug 2022
11:30 PM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
7. Practical 2: Machine Learning
23 Sep 2022
11:30 PM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
8. Practical 3: Cryptography
21 Oct 2022
11:30 PM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
9. Group Project
Sum of All
11 Nov 2022
No set time
25
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10. Project Presentation
5 Nov 2022
No set time
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
11. Project Report
11 Nov 2022
No set time
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
12. Online Test
2 Nov 2022
No set time
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Reports, whitepapers, tutorial videos and journal articles will be uploaded for each topic and week. No additional book is required.
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Online Support

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Web support is available via Moodle. Log in and select DIGIB302. Moodle contains copies of the slides used in class, announcements, assessment details and other useful electronic resources.
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Workload

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This is a 15 point paper so you should expect to spend around 150 hours in total during the trimester.
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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: DIGIB101 or MGSYS101 or MSYS111 or MGSYS201 or equivalent

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