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MAN-10063 - Module Specification
Keele Business School
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For academic year: 2025/26 Last Updated: 04 December 2025

MAN-10063 - Introduction to Business Technology
Coordinator: Abhishek Behl
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
School Office: 01782 733094

Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

This module provides a foundational understanding of technology’s role in business operations and strategies. Explore information systems, databases, data management, and business analytics. Learn to use analytics tools for actionable insights, understand strategic technology management, and examine ethical implications. Engage in practical labs, case studies, and group projects to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios. Benefit from expert lectures and equip yourself with skills highly valued in today’s tech-driven business environment.

Aims
This module provides students with a foundational understanding of the role of technology in modern business. It covers key concepts, tools, and applications that businesses use to enhance operations, decision-making, and strategic planning. Students will gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to understand and leverage technology in business contexts.

Intended Learning Outcomes

explain the fundamental concepts of business technology and its importance in contemporary business environments.: 1
analyse the impact of various technologies on business operations and strategy.: 1
appraise key business technologies such as information systems, databases, and business analytics tools.: 1
outline the ethical and legal implications of technology use in business.: 2
apply business technology concepts to solve real-world business problems.: 2
collaborate effectively in teams to complete technology-driven business projects.: 2

Study hours

Lectures (12 x 2 hours) 24 hours
Tutorials/Workshops (12 x 2 hours) 24 hours
Directed Learning Activities 60 hours
Guided Independent Study 192 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Assignment weighted 60%
Case Study Analysis
Analyse a case study involving the implementation of a business technology solution. Discuss the challenges, solutions, and outcomes, and relate them to the theoretical concepts covered in the first half of the module. 1500 words.

2: Group Assessment weighted 40%
Group Project
In teams of approximately 5, develop a proposal for a business technology strategy for a fictional company. Present a proposal for a strategy, including the technology solutions, implementation plan, expected benefits, and consideration of ethical and legal implications. The assessment is via a 15 minute face-to-face presentation in class that is to be supported using PowerPoint.

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Last Updated: 04 December 2025