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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "BUS 345"
COURSE NAME: "Innovation and Information Technology"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Spring 2018
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Riccardo Maiolini
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS: TTH 11:30-12:45 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisite: Junior Standing
OFFICE HOURS:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course emphasizes the contextual and contingent nature of contemporary working-life and general social activities within the setting of business enterprises. Increasingly, highly skilled individuals, building and using information and communication technologies, can create new markets or take over existing ones by redefining the rules. The course aims to provide students with an understanding of how to use appropriate analytical tools in making decisions in respect to emerging business challenges and opportunities; to explore a series of contemporary business cases; to understand the main theories surrounding innovation, information systems, and new business models; to develop critical thinking in the area of business innovation through information systems and to learn how to research a topic in depth and develop a specialized understanding of a particular industry and/or business phenomenon.
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
This course investigates the impact of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in contemporary working-life and general social activities. It explores how building and using ICTs can create new markets and take over existing ones by redefining the relationships between customers and suppliers of goods and services. Furthermore, it explores innovation as the driving force in today’s successful organizations and as a core business process. It further explores emerging phenomena such as drones, crypto-currencies, social networks, mobile technologies, digital goods and services, 3D printers, and information privacy and security.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The aims of this course are for students:
1) To understand how to use appropriate analytical tools in making decision in respect to emerging business challenges and opportunities
2) To explore a series of contemporary business cases
3) To understand the main theories surrounding innovation, information systems, and new business models
4) To develop critical thinking in the area of business innovation through information systems
5) To learn how to research a topic in depth and develop a specialized understanding of a particular industry and/or business phenomenon.
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
Strategic Management of Technological InnovationSchilling, Melissa A.McGraw-Hill0071326448     
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
 In class participation 10% Midterm Exam 30% Cumulative Final Exam 40% Research project on innovation management in an industry of your choosing 20% 

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.

-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATION POLICY

You cannot make-up a major exam (midterm or final) without the permission of the Dean’s Office. The Dean’s Office will grant such permission only when the absence was caused by a serious impediment, such as a documented illness, hospitalization or death in the immediate family (in which you must attend the funeral) or other situations of similar gravity. Absences due to other meaningful conflicts, such as job interviews, family celebrations, travel difficulties, student misunderstandings or personal convenience, will not be excused. Students who will be absent from a major exam must notify the Dean’s Office prior to that exam. Absences from class due to the observance of a religious holiday will normally be excused. Individual students who will have to miss class to observe a religious holiday should notify the instructor by the end of the Add/Drop period to make prior arrangements for making up any work that will be missed. The final exam period runs until ____________
ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.

SCHEDULE

Topics discussed
  • What is technology innovation & why does it matter?
  • Patterns of change in technologies and markets
  • Standards and dominant designs
  • Market life-cycles, transitions and disruptions
  • Technology Brief Presentations
  • Defining Strategic Direction
  • Collaboration Strategies
  • Managing the new product development process
  • Crafting a Deployment Strategy