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INFS6016: Digital Business Models

2025 unit information

This unit develops knowledge and skills in innovative, digital business models and strategies from a management perspective. The unit facilitates a better understanding and application of the concepts, strategies, tools and technologies necessary for undertaking digital innovation of business models. From basic knowledge of digital business models and business processes, this unit increases awareness and understanding of stakeholders, their capabilities and their limitations in the strategic convergence of technology and business. It provides insights into the digital technologies required to support business in the 21st Century and supports development of student capabilities to analyse, develop and evaluate innovative digital business strategies and models.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Business (Business School)

Study level Postgraduate
Academic unit Business Information Systems
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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INFS5002 or COMP5206
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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Understanding the major functions of a business and how those business functions interact internally and externally so the company can be competitive in the market is essential in order to critically analyse how and where a business can be innovative. Some knowledge of how technology can be applied in a business is also essential. Experience as a member of a project team is desirable

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of characteristics of digital business
  • LO2. Effectively analyze and evaluate the strategy and business model of digital platforms
  • LO3. Demonstrate capabilities for critical analysis and creative design of practical digital business innovations
  • LO4. Critically assess the value and opportunities of emerging technologies for business innovations in different industries
  • LO5. Collaborate and communicate in a professional manner with people from diverse backgrounds

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2025
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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