Harnessing Technologies for Business Innovation

Synopsis

Harnessing Technologies for Business Innovation enables businesses to gain a competitive advantage in today’s hyper-competitive business climate where past achievements and laurels are no assurance for future sustainable success. Established market leaders can lose their competitiveness if they fail to remain vigilant and innovative (e.g. Kodak and Nokia). Technologies that will be covered include 3D Printing, Ambient Technology, Business Analytics, and Cloud Computing. Paradigms that will be discussed include Gamification and Smart Cities.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every January

Topics

Technology, Innovation and Business Competitiveness
Concepts and Practices of Innovation
Business Innovation: Products, Processes, and Business Models
Technology-enabled Product Innovation
Technology-enabled Process Innovation
Technology-enabled Business Model Innovation
Paradigms for Technology-enabled Business Innovation
Ethics and Social Responsibility in Technological Applications

Learning Outcome

Appraise the use of technological innovation for business competitive advantage.
Critique the various concepts and practices of innovation.
Evaluate different types of business innovation.
Propose ways that technologies can be harnessed for business innovation.
Appraise the various paradigms for technology-enabled business innovation.
Evaluate ethics and social responsibility in technology applications
Demonstrate the critical and analytical thinking
Show interpersonal skills
Show written proficiency
Provide oral presentations

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Harnessing Technologies for Business Innovation