Global Management, People and the Digital Divide

BMAN32062 Global Management, People and the Digital Divide 20 Semester 2 Undergraduate Level 3 Anita Greenhill Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 The digital divide represents an uneven distribution between individuals who are able to access computers and the Internet (therefore skills, services, practices and products associated) and those who cannot, but it continues to change as a digital economy and society develops. The digital divide represents an uneven distribution between individuals who are able to access computers and the Internet (therefore skills, services, practices and products associated) and those who cannot, but it continues to change as a digital economy and society develops. The aim of this course is to examine the business implications of the growth of access to computers and the Internet, along with the political, social and ethical issues. The course will examine theoretical foundations, transition and governance issues, diversity and access issues, and contemporary cases on this topic. Political and social issues include ethical and societal ramifications. •    By the end of the course students should be able to •    Understand the problems associated with the digital divide •    Describe the economics and identify risks of the digital divide. •    Evaluate appropriate governance model •    Critically evaluate the implications of the digital divide on individuals, countries and society Have a familiarity with: •    the techniques and tools of that have been developed to address this phenomenon •    the specificity and complexity of technological inequality Analytical skills The Global Management. People and the Digital Divide course provides the insight into contemporary work, business and government issues. Laying the foundations for research skills at an undergraduate and postgraduate level to be applied and learned. The course develops the ability to think through organizational and management problems critically and analytically. These are key skills not only in education but also more widely within our working lives. Semester 2 The course addresses the following topics:  • Introduction What is the digital divide? Trends and developments Digital Divides - from access to skills?  • Globalization Globalization, the networked society and networked economy Digital Innovation and a New Economy Policy and Inclusion in the Information Society innovation  • Governance and the New Economy Managing Freedom, Privacy and Surveillance Digital Creativity  • Digital Inclusion and Development Smart Cities, Networking with Objects New Forms of Management? Open Source and Social Networking  • Conclusion/ Revision/ Presentations Conclusion/ revision lecture Group Presentations   Methods of delivery: Lectures/seminars Lecture hours: 24 Seminar hours: 10 (1 hour every week) Private study: 166Total study hours: 200 hours split between lectures, classes, self study and preparation for classes, coursework and examinations. Informal Contact Methods 1. Office Hours 0 Other 100% Written exam  - 80%Group project & presentation - 20% • Informal advice and discussion during lectures and seminars.• Responses to student emails and questions from a member of staff including feedback provided to a group via an online discussion forum.• Specific course related feedback sessions.• Written and/or verbal comments on assessed or non-assessed coursework.• Generic feedback posted on Blackboard regarding overall examination performance.   Student must be registered on BSc Mgt/Mgt Specialism, IM, IMABS, IBFE and ITMB/ITMB Specialism.Student must be registered on BSc Mgt/Mgt Specialism, IM, IMABS, IBFE, to enroll onto BMAN32082. N Assessment written exam 3 Lectures 24 Project supervision 1 Seminars 10 0 162 Additional notesPre-requisites: N/A Co-requisites: N/A Dependent courses: N/AProgramme Restrictions: This course is available to final year students on BSc Management / Management (specialism), BSc International Management, BSc International Management with American Business Studies and IBFE.For Academic Year 2023/24Updated: March 2023Approved by: March UG Committee