IY4S736 - Leadership and Transformational Changes in a Digital Era 01 Sep 2022 - 30 Aug 2030 | Version 0

Associated Module Information

Module Code: IY4S736
Module Title: Leadership and Transformational Changes in a Digital Era
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Cyber Security
Faculty Sub Group: Cyber Security
Module Leader: Nisha Rawindaran
Module Team: Rachael Medhurst, Richard Ward, Mamoun Qasem, Rachael Medhurst, Arun Kumar, Beth Jenkins, Peter Eden, Joshua Richards, Emma Derbi, Madhu Khurana, Christopher Manley, Christopher Tubb, Andrew Bellamy, Sharan Johnstone, Chelsea Cooper
First Intended Intake: AUG 2029 Final Year of Intake: 2030
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100088 - leadership 100376 - computer and information security 100440 - digital media
HECOS Code Weighting: 40 30 30

Document Version Information

Version 0
Valid From 01 Sep 2022
Valid To 30 Aug 2030

Module Aims

The module takes and organisational and personal perspective to organisational change within a digital era and supports transformational change around IT and Cyber Security efficiencies. Students will be expected to make critical decisions in timebound scenarios and to evaluate lessons learned using active learning methods such as discussion reference case studies, enabling students to develop behavioural, analytical problem solving and decision making skills.

Content Summary

Impact on the Industry of Globalization and Digitalization

The Changing Leadership Landscape

Exploring Leadership Models that can Drive Change

The Leadership in a Digital Age (LIDA) Framework

The Positive Link of Powerful Leadership

Business Strategy

Leadership in a Digital Age

The Importance of Strategic Thinking in a Fast-moving Digital Economy

Strategic Thinking Tools and Frameworks for Every Occasion

Leadership How to Increase Trust and Collaboration

Benefits of Increasing Critical Thinking Skills

Increasing Strategic Influence in a Digital Age

How to Negotiate from a Stronger Leadership Position in the Future

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Independent Study 78
Directed Study (including online independent learning) 48
Formative assessment – scheduled 2
Interdisciplinary work 12
Problem/Challenge based learning 12
Practical Classes and Workshops 24
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Through critical research, develop higher level knowledge of Strategic Leadership, Risk and change in IT Digital awareness and transformation and be able to apply the knowledge gleaned.
LO2 Critically evaluate and demonstrate a high level of understanding of Cyberlaw Digital legislation and regulatory responsibilities and liabilities of organisations.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Practical Written Work 1 Practical written on a real-life business problem- based issue within Strategic Leadership in the Digital Age. 0 4000 100 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Practical Written Work 1

Reading List

Essential Reading

Recommended Reading

Porter, M.E., Christensen, C.M, Kim,W.C., & Mauborgne, R.A. (2022), 'HBR at 100. The most Influential and Innovative Articles from Harvard Business Review's First Century', Harvard Business Press. See Chapters 4&5, Available on Find it at: https://findit.southwales.ac.uk/discovery/fulldisplay_context=L&vid=44WHELF_USW:44WHELF_USW_NUI1&search_scope=MyInstitution&tab=LibraryCatalog&docid=alma99100543977602424

Lourdesamy Iruthayasamy (2022). 'Understanding Business Strategy: Confusion and Consensus, Spinger Verlag, Singapore.

Molenaar, C. (2022). Demand-Driven Business Strategy (1st ed.). Taylor and Francis.

Leadership in the Digital Age: How Technology is Changing the Game

Author: Franca Lavinia Meyerhoefer. Published on : March 27, 2023 1st ed

bert, C et al. (2020) IT Governance, IEEE software, 2020-11, Vol.37 (6), p. 13-20: Los Alamit

Tavani, T. (2016) Ethics and Technology. (2016).

Lloyd J. (2022) Information Technology Law. 9th Edition. Oxford, Newport York.