Programme Specification
MSc Digital Innovation Management
Academic Year: 2020/21
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
Awarding body/institution | Loughborough University |
Teaching institution (if different) | |
Owning school/department | Loughborough University in London |
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
Final award | MSc |
Programme title | Digital Innovation Management |
Programme code | LLPT05/LLPT15 |
Length of programme | 1 year up to 4 years. Consult the programme director for advice. |
UCAS code | N/a |
Admissions criteria | http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/programmes/taught/internet-tech-with-business-management/ |
Date at which the programme specification was published | Thu, 25 Jun 2020 18:15:22 BST |
1. Programme Aims
- Develop students’ knowledge and expertise in digital technologies through practical application analysing and evaluating problems and responding to challenges in real time
- Develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the digital innovation management, including the ability to spot trends and gaps in the market and to develop ideas that respond to identified needs
- Develop students’ critical thinking in order to evaluate the factors affecting the success of the digital innovation process
- Use action-based learning to provide individuals and teams with employment skills essential to the digital/tech industry
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
- UK Quality Code for Higher Education, The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, April 2012, especially Part A: Setting and maintaining academic standards:
- The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ), the QAA, August 2008
- Master's Degree Characteristics, the QAA, March 201O
- The Higher Education Credit Framework for England, the QAA, August 2008
- The Quality Code, Part B: Assuring and enhancing academic quality
- Chapter B1: Programme Design, Development and Approval
- Chapter B3: Learning and Teaching
- Chapter B4: Enabling student development and achievement
- Chapter B6: Assessment of students
- Master's Degree Subject Benchmark for Engineering, the QAA, 2015
- Master's Degree Subject Benchmark for Business and Management, the QAA, 2007
- · UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence: The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes, Engineering Council UK, 3rd Edition 2014.
- UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence: Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineer and Chartered Engineer Standard, Engineering Council UK, 2013.
- Proposals for National Arrangements for the Use of Academic Credit in Higher Education in England: Final Report of the Burgess Group, December 2006.
- The Northern Ireland Credit Accumulation and Transfer System (NICATS): Principles and Guidelines, 2002.
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate thorough knowledge and systematic understanding of:
- K1 digital technologies and innovation
- K2 management and enterprise
- K3 combining technological knowledge with management skills
- K4 digital innovation management opportunities
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to…
- C1 understand how to use the digital technologies more effectively and also be able to examine the technical implications of various applications
- C2 exploit their technical knowledge to critically analyse and develop advanced digital applications and services
- C3 demonstrate the ability to use their knowledge and experience to combine digital innovation with management skills jointly in an advantageous way
- C4 utilise their knowledge to formulate a management case for novel digital innovation processes
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to…
- P1 use their deep analytical skills to evaluate digital technologies
- P2 demonstrate knowledge on how to analyse and use digital technologies in the context of service creation
- P3 evaluate and analyse digital innovation in management context and thereby influence digital technologies and service creation
- P4 exploit their knowledge to develop digital innovation management opportunities
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to…
- T1 communicate their work to a wide audience clearly
- T2 identify management opportunities in digital innovation and technology
- T3 demonstrate technical competency with understanding of related management and entrepreneurial aspects
- T4 generate own innovative ideas and concepts
4. Programme structure
Semester One
Compulsory Module (15 credits)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
LLP201 |
Innovation Management |
15 |
Optional Modules (students should select 45 credits)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
LLP126 |
Information Management |
15 |
LLP121** |
Principles of Data Science |
15 |
LLP202* |
Entrepreneurship |
15 |
LLP105 |
Media Design & production |
15 |
LLP109 |
Digital Application Development |
15 |
*If students select LLP202 Entrepreneurship, they cannot select LLP205 Intellectual Property or LLP206 Understanding Organisational Failure in Semester 2.
Semester Two
Compulsory Module (15 credits)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
LLP008 |
Collaborative Project |
15 |
Optional Modules (students should select 45 credits)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
LLP108 |
Internet of Things and Applications |
15 |
LLP122** |
Advanced Big Data Analytics |
15 |
LLP110 |
Cloud technologies and systems |
15 |
LLP111 |
Cloud applications and services |
15 |
LLP128 |
Strategy and Planning |
15 |
LLP205* |
Intellectual Property |
15 |
LLP206* |
Understanding Organisational Failure |
15 |
LLP123 |
Digital Technologies for Market Analysis |
15 |
*Students who have not selected LLP202 Entrepreneurship may select EITHER LLP205 Intellectual Property or LLP206 Understanding Organisational Failure.
**Students wishing to study LLP122 Advanced Big Data Analytics must have studied LLP121 Principles of Data Science
Semester Three
Compulsory Module (60 credits)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
LLP503 |
Dissertation |
60 |
*Students must choose and complete 1 module from those marked with one star (*) to complete the MSc programme.
3 of these optional modules must be completed in semester 1 and 3 optional modules in semester 2. If students select LLP202 Entrepreneurship, they can select two further Digital Technologies modules in Semester 1 and cannot select any further Management modules (LLP205 or LLP206) in Semester 2. If students don’t select LLP202 Entrepreneurship and instead select three Digital Technologies modules in Semester 1, then they need to select either LLP205 or LLP206 and can take a further two digital technologies modules in Semester 2. Students cannot take more than four 15-credit modules in a semester.
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.
All modules available in the Special Assessment Period (SAP) unless specified in the Module Specification.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
Not Applicable