EMTECH Assignment
EMTECH Assignment
EMTECH Assignment
A. Overview of Assignment:
A research report is to be created by students with the aim of addressing a diverse readership,
encompassing varying levels of technical and managerial knowledge. The chosen company,
determined by the module lecturer, will be the subject of research into both its current and
historical business and IT developments, drawing information from journals, magazines, and
websites.
To effectively complete this assignment, students must extend their understanding beyond the
provided lecture and tutorial notes. Clear articulation and explanation of assumptions, along
with proper references for information sources, are essential. Additionally, students should
provide justifications for any assumptions and recommendations put forth.
Your Assignment is to produce a report related to: Choose ONE (1)
Company Name: Nvidia Corporation Samsung Corporation
Industry: Semi-conductors Electronics & Technology
(Technology)
Technology: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Internet-of Things (IoT)
1. Assignment 1 (25%)
Students should prepare the following sections of the report (maximum 2,000 words)
Introduction & Background of the company and the Emerging Technology (ET).
Detailed analysis of the importance of protecting ET’s intellectual property.
Evaluation of the financial options used / available to the company in reflection
towards the ET.
2. Assignment 2 (35%)
Students should prepare the following sections of the report (maximum 3,000 words)
Risk Profiling assessment (technology risks, marketing risks & organizational risks)
in adopting the emerging technology.
Examine the public policies related to the emerging technology.
The ethical perspective of the company’s emerging technology :
o Information privacy
o Individual privacy
o Communication privacy
B. Breakdown of Marks:
Assignment / Criteria Assignment 1 Assignment 2
Research & Referencing 20 marks (5%) 28 marks (10%)
• Supporting research clearly explained and
presented. Provides appropriate in-text citations and
thoroughly lists references that were used in the report.
Critical Analysis 40 marks (10%) 28 marks (10%)
• An in-depth analysis of the topic and clear
synthesis to the scenario selected with excellent discussion
points.
Original Ideas & Critical Thinking 40 marks (10%) 44 marks (15%)
• Clear evidence of original ideas and critical
thinking.
Total 100 marks (25%) 100 marks (35%)
D. Report Guidelines:
a) Line spacing: 1.5 lines
b) Font Size: 12 pts (except titles and headings)
c) Font Type: Times New Roman
d) Paragraph Alignment: Justify (Ctrl + J)
E. Submission:
You are required to upload your complete assignment on APU Moodle before the deadline.
a) Assignment I Submission dateline: WEEK 10
b) Assignment 2 Submission dateline: WEEK 13