Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The objective of this course is to give the students an in-depth understanding of different issues related to digital economy. The main focus is on digital goods and services and platform mediated networks that enable or support the production and delivery of these. This integrating advanced level course is accomplished through readings and discussion, and independent studying is of great importance.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 01.03.2021 - 13.04.2021

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Esko Penttinen

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Esko Penttinen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Digital Economy; Platform mediated networks

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Attending at least half of lectures and writing learning diaries 20%

    article reviews 20%

    cases 20%

    essay 10%

    exam 30%

    NOTE! Mandatory attendance of at least 50 % of lectures in order to get points from learning diaries.

     

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Contact teaching 24h
    independent work 133h
    exam 3h
    Total 160h (6 ECTS)

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Reading list is published in the course website.

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Recommended prerequisites: 37C00100 Management Information Systems