ISYS5009

ISYS5009: Societal Impact of Technological Innovation

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What is ISYS5009 about?

In this unit, students develop entrepreneurial skills to evaluate and apply new and emerging Information and Communications Technology (ICT) products, services, and methods. This includes disruptive technologies to change the way people think, work, play, or act. Local and global impact are evaluated using triple bottom line business cases that analyse the societal, environmental, and financial dimensions of technological innovation. Frameworks to measure the impact, diffusion, and uptake of new innovations are examined. Emphasis is placed on legislative and ethical responsibilities and the mitigation of risk. It is shown that designing for inclusivity, accessibility, and environmental stewardship can lead to economically viable innovations that benefit individuals, other stakeholders, and society as a whole. Case studies consider local and global contexts of technological change and the impact of ICT on remote and indigenous communities.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours2 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Management and Marketing (1276)

Field of Education020300 Information Systems (Narrow Grouping)

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How this unit is taught

Individual Study1 x 1 hour weekly
Tutorial1 x 2 hours weekly