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BINT3010 - Understanding Technology

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Group Assignment
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Group Assignment 100/100

Course content

The subject’s goal is to provide an overview of and insight into the importance technology for the field of business administration. Through an introduction to theory of technology understanding, students will learn to identify and discuss issues related to the development, procurement and implementation of technology. Students will learn sufficiently about digital technologies to understand a certain scope of application areas and what happens when processes are digitized.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student:

  • has broad knowledge of technology understanding
  • has knowledge of different theoretical perspectives on technology
  • has knowledge of the relationships between trends in technology development and the impact on the field of business administration
  • has knowledge of ethical dilemmas related to digitization and technology use
  • can update their knowledge of the main types of digital technology for organizations

Skills

  • can apply knowledge of technology- and organizational understanding to practical issues related to the procurement and use of technology
  • can reflect on the meanings of technology for organizations
  • can explain how digital technologies arrive at given solutions and results

General knowledge

  • has insight into relevant issues related to the use of technology in organizations
  • can communicate key aspects and issues in the implementation and use of new technology
  • can exchange views and experiences with their own and others’ professions on issues related to the development, procurement and use of technology

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, case discussions, student presentations

Further on evaluation

The course is evaluated through a project assignment in groups of 3-5 students. More information about the assignment will be available at the start of the semester.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Economics and Business Administration (MSIVØK5)

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

The curriculum will be published at the beginning of the semester.

More on the course

No

Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Economics and Administration
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
NTNU Business School

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Group Assignment

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Group Assignment 100/100 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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