Offering Information
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Course Team
Sally Hourigan
Rebecca Te'o
Sharon Bickle
Summary
Our world is increasingly impacted by rapid advances in technology including automation, robotics, machine learning, artificial intelligence and social media. All graduates regardless of study choices, need to be equipped with the skills and knowledge to engage with new technologies and assess their impact on humanity - how we live… For more content click the Read More button below.
SynopsisThis course recognises that the future of human society will continue to be shaped by technological innovation. You will develop the skills and mind set to critically evaluate the impacts of digital technology and explore how human intervention can ethically shape and influence the outputs of innovation. Individually and in teams you will engage with real disruptor scenarios including artificial intelligence, robotics, and machine learning to develop solutions to problems or challenges confronting a human future. Learning will take place both face to face and online and require you to seek feedback from key stakeholders and your peers in designing solutions.
Offerings
Trimester 2
OL-TWMBA-TR2
Trimester 3
OL-TWMBA-TR3
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
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Describe the impacts of digital technologies on personal and professional lives.
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Investigate how human perspectives and intervention can responsibly inform the development of digital technologies.
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Recognise the ethical limitations and risks of using digital technologies.
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Reflect on practices in the creation of a professional and responsible digital identity.
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Collaborate to develop ethical solutions in applying digital technologies.
Topics
1. Digital technologies – progress, disruption & challenge 2. Understanding technological change, social development & human perspectives 3. Digital Technology – ethics, risk and opportunity 4. Bridging AI with the Humanities 5. Constructing a creative, professional and responsible digital identity 6. Ideas and debates surrounding digital technology and practices 7.… For more content click the Read More button below.
Assessments
Assessment due dates (as listed in Week Due) are indicative until finalised by the end of Week 1 for each Study Period (Offering). After Week 1, Assessment due dates may change with the approval of the Dean (Academic) or Delegate in limited circumstances. All Assessment due date changes approved after Week 1 will be communicated to students accordingly via Handbook and StudyDesk.