Syllabus for |
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| Syllabus adopted 2012-02-24 by Head of Programme (or corresponding) |
| Owner: MPMEI |
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7,5 Credits |
| Grading: TH - Five, Four, Three, Not passed |
| Education cycle: Second-cycle |
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Major subject: Industrial Engineering and Management
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Department: 45 - TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
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Teaching language: English
Open for exchange students
Block schedule:
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Grading: TH |
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Contact examiner |
In programs
MTS Humans, Technology, Society, Year 1
MPMEI MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS OF INNOVATION, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (compulsory elective)
MPQOM QUALITY AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
MPSCM SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
Examiner:
Bitr professor
Erik Bohlin
Course evaluation:
http://document.chalmers.se/doc/75d43b2e-a002-43d5-b673-5b3e545c7b13
Theme:
MTS 7,5 hec
Eligibility:
For single subject courses within Chalmers programmes the same eligibility requirements apply, as to the programme(s) that the course is part of.
Course specific prerequisites
Basic courses in managerial economics and industrial management
Aim
This course introduces students to one of the most dynamic and pervasive sectors of the economy, namely the ICT (Information and Communications Technology) sector. This course aims to come to provide tools for analyzing the complex dynamics of the ICT sector, by taking both a historical and forward looking perspective on key strategic and policy issues, as well as their underlying economic logic.
Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
By the end of the course students will be able to:
(1) apply theories, frameworks, conceptual tools and methods related to institutions, policy, regulation, strategy, industry and innovation dynamics, in relation to the complex interplay between technology and society
(2) analyze policies and regulations relevant for ICT industries and markets, in an international perspective,
(3) identify main policy, regulatory and strategic issues
(4) apply conceptual tools, methods and framework for analyzing policy dynamics and for taking strategic decisions.
Content
The course consists of three parts:
- Key policy and strategic issues in the ICT industry
- Overview of tools to understand institutional change, regulation, policy, industry change and corporate strategy
- Investment, costing and demand
- Foresight and future issues relating to the ICT sector
- Interaction between government actions and strategic decision making
- User perspectives of technology change and development
Organisation
The overall structure of the course is constituted by a number of lectures aimed at giving students a solid understanding of the relevant issues as described above. Another key component of the course is the undertaking of group-based project work.
Literature
Students will read a mixture of book chapters, academic papers, consultancy reports, white papers and web-based information.
Examination
The overall purpose of the examination is to stimulate listening, reading, arguing and learning during the course rather than after it. Examination consists of (1) take-home exam (2) project report.