Modul 53010: Hauptseminar Medien- und Technologiemanagement
'Digital Futures' (SS '09)

Visiting Professor Philip Powell
Professor of Information Management, University of Bath, UK and
Professor of Operational Information Systems, University of Groningen, Netherlands

Dates, Time & Location
4 Sessions: April 27, April 29, May 25, and May 27, always 17.45-21.00 o'clock in XXIII WiSo-Building
Participation in all sessions is required to receive Credit Points
(check your calendars!)

Held in English

2 SWS, 7 LP

Overview
This course investigates the future impacts of information technology in a variety of contexts. Much research in current and future IT impacts is based upon a large firm, product-based US model. In contrast, this course considers other contexts such as the public sector, education, health, charities, small firms, and communities. It also assesses a wider set of tools and techniques beyond the typical operational/strategic system focus – for example e-communications (for example, CEO blogs, corporate e-mail), virtual team working, mobile implementations, e-enabled supply networks and knowledge sharing.
The course is structured around group work on themes and tools. After an introductory session, participants will work in teams on the impacts on their chosen sector or of their chosen technology. Each group will be provided with a comprehensive set of background context, literature sources and web resources in advance of the course. The course leader will work with each group to explore their domain. Teams will then develop position papers and a presentation to share with all participants.
The course will be taught in ENGLISH! Preparation before the first session is not necessary.

Grading / Credit Points
Grading will be based on

• Course participation - individual (20%)
• Case study presentation during the course - group (30%)
• Written case study (50%)
  GROUP WORK is mandatory. Groups of three students need to be formed before or during the first course meeting. Students will develop a 'white paper' position report on the impacts of information technology on their chosen domain. Groups will also be required to present their findings to their peers and to respond to others’ questions. Each group will also be asked to lead the questioning of one other.
  Evaluation Criteria: Quality of analysis and robustness of arguments. Presentation quality and question response will also be assessed.

Students receiving a final grade of 4,0 or better will be awarded 7 Credit Points ('Leistungspunkte') for the 'Hauptseminar'.

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