Course Syllabus

Course Information：

Year-Semester	Course Number	Course Name	Phase	Credits	Hours	Required/Elective	Instructor	Class	Student NO.	Withdraw	Note
Fall Semester Year 2025	357725	Digital Transformation and Innovative Business Models	1	3.0	3	★	Daniel Chien	GBM	29	0

Course Plan：

Instructor	Daniel Chien
Email	tenienchien@gmail.com
Last Updated	2025-09-10 17:51:42
Course Objective	This course is designed to provide students with both the theoretical foundations and practical insights of digital transformation. It explores how emerging technologies reshape business models through innovative forms such as the sharing economy, FinTech, and user-generated content. By combining literature reviews, case studies, group discussions, and presentations, students will develop the ability to critically analyze digital transformation strategies and propose innovative business models. The course assessment includes a midterm team report and a final individual project, ensuring both collaborative and independent learning outcomes.
Course Schedule	01 2025.09.11 Course Introduction and Overview 02 2025.09.18 Journal Reading A: Digital Transformation Strategies 03 2025.09.25 Journal Reading B: Concepts and Reviews of Digital Transformation 04 2025.10.02 Journal Reading C: Organizational Capabilities and Strategic Renewal 05 2025.10.09 Journal Reading D: Digital Transformation and Business Model Innovation 06 2025.10.16 Journal Reading E: Cross-Domain and Technology-Driven Perspectives 07 2025.10.23 2025 TAITRONICS & AIoT Taiwan 08 2025.10.30 Reflections on TAITRONICS & AIoT Taiwan 2025 09 2025.11.06 Midterm Presentations 10 2025.11.13 DT in Enterprise Analysis and Competitive Strategy 11 2025.11.20 DT in Enterprise Analysis and Competitive Strategy (Team Presentations) 12 2025.11.27 DT in Innovation Planning and Business Proposal 13 2025.12.04 DT in Innovation Planning and Business Proposal (Team Presentations) 14 2025.12.11 Final Presentations I 15 2025.12.18 Final Presentations II 16 2025.12.25 Constitution Day Holiday (No Class) 17 2026.01.01 Founding Day Holiday (No Class) 18 2026.01.08 Course Wrap-Up and Reflection
Evaluation and grading policy	Attendance and Class Participation: 30% Journal Readings and Presentations: 20% Group Project Presentations: 30% Final Presentations: 20%
Materials	All right reserved. Do not reproduce without permission. Foreign-language textbooks:Yes Self-compiled materials will be used in this course. Slides and case studies will be prepared and provided during class sessions. 1. Eric Lamarre, Kate Smaje, Rodney Zemmel (2023). The McKinsey Guide to Outcompeting in the Age of Digital and AI. Wiley. ISBN: 978-1394207114 2. Alex Zarifis, Despo Ktoridou, Leonidas Efthymiou, Xusen Cheng (2023). Business Digital Transformation: Selected Cases from Industry Leaders. Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN: 978-3031336645
The access to curricular consultation	Office Hours: Monday 16:00-18:00 Thursday 11:00-13:00 Please schedule a discussion time via email in advance.
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The course corresponds to the SDGs	SDG4：優質教育（Quality Education） SDG8：尊嚴就業與經濟發展（Decent Work and Economic Growth） SDG9：產業創新與基礎設施（Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure） SDG11：永續城市與社區（Sustainable Cities and Communities） SDG12：負責任的消費與生產（Responsible Consumption and Production） SDG17：夥伴關係（Partnerships for the Goals）
Does the course incorporate AI	● 使用生成式AI作為教學過程的輔助工具（Use generative AI tools as an aid to the teaching process） ● 鼓勵學生使用生成式AI工具（Encourage students to use generative AI tools） ● 使用生成式AI進行課堂即時互動（Use generative AI for real-time classroom interaction）
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