Technological Innovations Developments

AY2018/2019 Semester 1

This course adopts a blended learning approach where e-learning and teaching in a seminar setting are combined to achieve learning objectives. Weekly seminars provide a channel to exchange understanding of foundational concepts and to develop IT skills. You will learn through a wide range of learning materials, such as online references, videos, case presentations, short TechTalks, discussions and collaborative work. The aim of this course is to provide you with the foundational, contemporary and intellectual skills to navigate the ever-changing landscape of technological innovations and developments. Specifically, this course provides a solid foundation on how information technologies (IT) work, are deployed, and used to create new ventures. A range of topics will be discussed in this course ranging from enduring issues such as IT security, data privacy, and electronic commerce as well as newer technologies such as blockchains, the internet of things, and artificial intelligence. At the completion of this course, you will gain foundational competencies in IT and appreciate the transformative power of IT and its economic and social impacts in this digital era.