De elektronische studiegids voor het academiejaar 2026 - 2027 is onder voorbehoud.





Technology trends in business (5065)
Coordinating lecturer:Prof. dr. Marijke SWENNEN 

Credits: 6,0
Study load hours: 162
Period: semester 1 (0sp) semester 2 (6sp)

Language of instruction: English
Exam contract: not possible

2nd Chance Exam1: Yes
Final grade2: Numerical
Tolerance3: See included in these programmes
Sequentiality
No sequentiality


Prerequisites

The student can give a clear presentation adapted to the target audience.

The student can independently build up knowledge with a view to lifelong learning.

The student can independently search scientific literature in appropriate databases.


Content

This course provides an exploratory and critical perspective on current and emerging technology trends and their impact on organizations and business models. Students independently identify, analyze, and interpret relevant technological developments using appropriate frameworks and translate these into implications for businesses. Through a combination of guest lectures, literature review, and interactive formats, students engage in both written and oral reflection, with a strong focus on developing a critical and independent view on technology trends in a business context.


Organisational and teaching methods
Organisational methods  
Lecture ✔  
Self-study assignment ✔  
Teaching methods  
Discussion/debate ✔  
Paper ✔  
Presentation ✔  
Report ✔  


Evaluation

Semester 2 (6,00sp)

Evaluation method
Written evaluation during teaching period50 %
Paper✔
Reflection assignment✔
Oral evaluation during teaching period50 %
Debat✔
Presentation✔

Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt
No


Learning outcomes
  EC = learning outcomes      DC = partial outcomes      BC = evaluation criteria  
Master of Business and Information Systems Engineering
  •  EC 

    • EC 01: The holder of the degree applies acquired knowledge independently. (Self-direction and entrepreneurial spirit)

  •  EC 

    • EC 03: The holder of the degree actively monitors developments in business science and business practice. (Self-direction and entrepreneurial spirit)

  •  EC 

    • EC 05: The holder of the degree communicates clearly and correctly in writing and orally, in a business and academic context, if necessary supplemented with visual support. (Communication)

 
Included in these programmesTolerance3
Y



1   Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.12.2, section 2.
2   Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.15.1, section 3.
3   Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.16.9, section 2.