Course - Theory and practice of digital transformation - TDT4213
Theory and practice of digital transformation
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
Course content
The course introduces students to both the theory and real-world cases of digital transformation in private and public organisations. Case studies will be drawn from the health sector as well as other relevant domains.
The theoretical part will cover state-of-the-art international research describing the driving forces and methods behind digital transformation. A collection of teaching cases will present real-world examples, allowing students to discuss these cases in light of the theoretical frameworks.
More specifically, students will learn what digital transformation entails and how it differs from traditional IT-based design and development. The course will explore different approaches to practicing digital transformation, emphasizing the intersections between design, development, and use. It will also address the role of data and various classes of technologies—such as digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and more—in enabling digital transformation.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- Theoretical knowledge about digital transformation,
- Knowledge about various methods and practices for conducting and evaluating digital transformation
- Knowledge about sustainable digital transformation
Skills:
- Critically and responsibly apply theoretical and practical frameworks to analyse and facilitate digital transformation processes.
- Be able to use research-based information to reflect on specific, real-world digital transformation cases
General competence:
- Understand the role of knowledge and critical thinking in digital transformation.
- Understand the difference between IT-based design and development and digital transformation in practice.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars, mandatory group exercises pass/not pass (3 out of 4 must be approved in order to take exam), written exam (100% of grade).
Compulsory assignments
- Group assignments
Further on evaluation
If there is a re-sit examination in August, the examination form may change from written to oral.
Recommended previous knowledge
Bachelor degree or similar in computer science. Courses in information systems.
Course materials
Research papers and teaching cases. Course material will be in English and/or Norwegian.
Subject areas
- Computer and Information Science
- Interaction Design
- Organization and Leadership
- Computer Science
- Industrial Economics and Technology Management
- Co-operating Information Systems