UO Digital Solution Methodologies

Course aim

To engage students with the frameworks and methodologies associated with implementing digital led business transformation opportunities, and to equip students to undertake business case analysis.

Course content

Transforming business with digital technologies requires the use of different frameworks, approaches, and techniques. We will introduce different methodologies commonly used when implementing digital technologies. Approaches for defining value will be used to assess potential digital transformation opportunities. Examples from Accenture projects and initiatives will be used to demonstrate how the methodologies are used to implement digital opportunities.

Use of methodologies in business for digital transformation

• Introduction to frameworks and approaches used when implementing digital technologies in business
• Application of different methodologies
• Examples of where methodologies have been used when deploying digital technologies in business
• Criteria used to evaluate which methodology to apply

 

Methodologies, Frameworks and Approaches

• Design Thinking (DT) fundamentals: Approaches- Empathise, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test and Iterate, DT tools like affinity clustering, round robin, concept poster etc.
• Agile fundamentals: Sprints, Scrum, Waterfall vs. Agile, Roles
• DevOps fundamentals: Optimise, Organise, Empower, Align
• Business case creation
• Data driven insights and data visualisation

Textbooks

Nil

Prerequisites

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
BUSS 1068	UO Exploring Digital Technology in Business
BUSS 1069	UO Introduction to Digital Disruption in Business

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching Method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, ONLINE ACTIVITY
Online	10 weeks x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study, Presentation, Proposal

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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