Digitalisation and Innovation (OPEN UNI)

The prerequisite for enrollment is the completion of a BSc degree and a basic understanding of Information Systems.

This course introduces students to key areas of digitalisation and innovation. After completing the course, students will be able to:

• Define digitalisation and explain its impact on organisations.
• Describe the stages of digital transformation and the key drivers behind them.
• Understand strategic imperatives that guide digital transformation efforts.
• Recognise the pursuit of digital innovation and the challenges associated with it.
• Identify the characteristics of innovative organisations.
• Explain core business values that support innovation.
• Understand the importance of innovation ecosystems and why organisations rely on them.
• Describe how innovation occurs, particularly within the field of information technology.
• Identify opportunities and challenges associated with emerging and future technologies.
• Develop a plan for digital transformation or innovation strategy.

Blended: Weekly online materials and assignments, independent work, contact teaching sessions, and a final assignment.

Sarthak Giri 

E-materials, videos, scientific articles, and case studies.

Complete weekly assignments and attend contact teaching sessions (or substitute them with independent tasks). Demonstrate your proficiency by completing the final assignment, ensuring it aligns with the course’s stated learning outcomes

Weekly quizzes, participation in on-campus contact teaching sessions, completion of alternative independent assignments, and completion of the final assignment.