Technology Strategy (SPCE0032)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department: Space and Climate Physics
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module has been specifically designed for the programmes of the 果冻影院 Centre for Systems Engineering. It is not available to students from Departments outside the Department of Space and Climate Physics.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module aims to help students think strategically about technology and to give them the knowledge and skills necessary for technology innovation, planning and exploitation in a dynamic business environment. This includes discussion of key technological influences as well as ways of understanding the lifecycle of technology. The module includes an introduction to technology, IT concepts and architectures, and technology design, with key concepts in modern technology. Management of knowledge and technology maturity, technology lifecycles, technology transfer and standards are also covered. The module also explores scenario planning, technology forecasting and roadmapping, and how to use technology to achieve the strategic objectives for an organisation. This is achieved through a combination of interactive lectures and case studies where the taught principles are applied.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 50% Fixed-time remote activity

50% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 33
Module leader: Dr Chekfoung Tan
Who to contact for more information: chekfoung.tan@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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