Module overview
This module explores the intersection of innovation and technology within the luxury sector. Students will learn how technological advancements and innovative practices are transforming luxury brands, enhancing customer experiences, driving operational efficiencies and sustainable growth. Key topics will include technological integration, customer engagement, operational excellence and future trends. Students will further their understanding by embracing new technologies, exploring how luxury brands can use them to enhance customer experiences, achieve operational efficiencies, and maintain their competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Disciplinary Specific Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Test and challenge innovation and technology in relation to luxury business and its impact for growth and service experience
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- employ effective and informed visual methods of presentation and communication
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- formulate a range of ideas using relevant industry processes and methodologies
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- the major developments in your practice and how practitioners combine skills and technologies to innovate
Syllabus
Introduction to Luxury Innovation
鈥efinition and importance of innovation in luxury branding
鈥istorical perspective on innovation in the luxury sector
鈥ey drivers of innovation in luxury brands
Technological Advancements in Luxury
鈥verview of key technologies impacting luxury brands (e.g., AI, AR/VR, IoT)
鈥ase studies of luxury brands leveraging technology
鈥he role of digital transformation in luxury branding
鈥he impact of AI on the luxury industry
Enhancing Customer Experience through Technology
鈥ersonalisation and customisation using technology
鈥mnichannel strategies for seamless customer experiences
鈥he impact of technology on customer engagement and loyalty
Sustainable Innovation in Luxury Branding
鈥ustainable practices and technologies in luxury branding
鈥he role of innovation in promoting sustainability
鈥ase studies of sustainable luxury brands
Data-Driven Luxury Branding
鈥he importance of data analytics in luxury branding
鈥everaging big data for customer insights and decision-making
鈥thical considerations in data usage
Digital Marketing and E-Commerce in Luxury Marketing/ Management
鈥igital marketing strategies for luxury brands
鈥he role of social media and influencer marketing
鈥-commerce trends and strategies in the luxury sector
Innovation in Product Development
鈥nnovative approaches to luxury product design and development
鈥he role of technology in enhancing product quality and uniqueness
鈥ase studies of innovative luxury products
Challenges and Opportunities in Luxury Innovation
鈥ommon challenges faced by luxury brands in adopting technology
鈥trategies for overcoming innovation barriers
鈥uture opportunities for innovation in the luxury sector
The Future of Luxury Innovation
鈥merging trends and technologies in luxury branding
鈥redictions for the future of luxury innovation
鈥reparing for the next wave of technological advancements
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
In this module you will work with students in groups to research emerging trends in innovation and technology that both impacting and offer new opportunities for the management of luxury brands.
Teaching methods include:
鈥� Lectures
鈥� Seminars
鈥� Project briefings
鈥� Group tutorials
Workshops
Learning activities include:
鈥� Lectures
鈥� Seminars
鈥� Group discussion
鈥� Peer group learning
鈥� Field trip study visit
鈥� Study Skills Hub
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Teaching | 48 |
| Independent Study | 252 |
| Total study time | 300 |
Assessment
Formative
This is how we鈥檒l give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Group project presentation
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback:
- Final Assessment:
- Group Work: Yes
Summative
This is how we鈥檒l formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Optional assessments | 100% |
Referral
This is how we鈥檒l assess you if you don鈥檛 meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Reflective report | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Individual report | 100% |