DIGIB302-23B (HAM)

Digital Business Technology Trends

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Management
School of Management and Marketing

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Narges Safari

Narges Safari
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MSB.2.30
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narges.safari@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: tarryn.nel@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: em.pooley@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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This paper focuses on a small number of the most recent and disruptive business technologies. This includes blockchain, smart contracts, and machine learning.
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How this paper will be taught

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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, the basic aspects of the technology, and its various configurations. The two-hour face-to-face workshop will be used to demonstrate the hands-on application of the technology, simulations, and guest lecturers wherever applicable. Assignments for the paper will be based on the hands-on workshops.

As outlined below, a workshop on Monday from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM every week will be held on campus in MSB.0.26. These sessions will build on that week's topic and will be a hands-on practical on how to implement the learnings from the week's topic in an organizational setting. Assignments in the paper will be based on these workshops. This means that before attending the workshop, you need to have completed your study of the specific topics provided online in Moodle. The content of the workshops is an important part of learning and assessment.

Workshop attendance via Zoom is possible but not recommended as there will be some hands-on activities in these workshops. Only those students who have a legitimate reason for not attending in person should plan to attend it online. Further details on these options will be provided via Moodle.

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Required Readings

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Reports, whitepapers, tutorial videos, and journal articles will be provided for each topic and week. No additional book is required.
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You will need to have

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Moodle contains copies of the slides used in class, announcements, assessment details, and other useful resources.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
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  • Discuss the likely impact of technology trends on a range of businesses and industries
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  • Identify and describe the key technology trends of the day
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  • Isolate reliable, factual information on technology trends from opinion
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  • 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
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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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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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. Discussions
Sum of All
27 Sep 2023
No set time
25
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2. Discussion 1: Blockchain
4 Aug 2023
11:00 PM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Discussion 2: NFT
25 Aug 2023
11:00 PM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Discussion 3: IoT & Wearable Devices
27 Sep 2023
11:00 PM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Practicals
Sum of All
13 Oct 2023
No set time
35
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Practical 1: Smart Contracts
11 Aug 2023
11:00 PM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
7. Practical 2: Machine Learning
15 Sep 2023
11:00 PM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
8. Practical 3: Cryptography
13 Oct 2023
11:00 PM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
9. Group Project
Sum of All
20 Oct 2023
No set time
40
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10. Project Presentation
9 Oct 2023
No set time
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
11. Project Report
20 Oct 2023
11:00 PM
-
  • 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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