IR3210 Technology and Strategy

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

Monday 2pm - 3pm

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr A Gilli

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Module Staff

Dr Andrea Gilli

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Module description

What is the relationship between Strategy and Technology? How does technological change affect strategy? Can countries pursue specific technologies to execute their strategies? And does technological change affect countries' strategies? In an age dominated by rapid and unprecedentedly deep technological change, when great powers compete also on new technologies, understanding the connection between strategy and technology is critical. Building on the literature in strategic studies, management and history, the module aims to provide students with the knowledge and the analytical skills to better understand these issues.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS IR2006

Assessment pattern

Coursework - 100%

Re-assessment

Written examination - 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 lecture x11 weeks 1 tutorial x10 weeks

Scheduled learning hours

21

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

268

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • understand how technology changes and evolves in the civilian and commercial world, its direct and indirect consequences and thus its strategic implications.
  • analyse changes in the technological and strategic context, derive the implications for strategic competition, and formulate, assess and execute strategic plans exploiting or responding to technology and technological change.
  • work effectively in small groups.
  • produce cogent, clear, and analytical arguments that are supported by relevant evidence, both in oral presentations and in written assignments.
  • engage effectively and critically in classroom discussions and activities, thereby honing their communication and listening skills.