NETS2003 (v.2) The Digital Economy
| Area: | School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
| TUITION PATTERNS: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Seminar: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Equivalent(s): |
306621 (v.3)
NET205 Internet Commerce and Consumers
or any previous version
OR 306026 (v.2) Internet Commerce and Consumers 205 or any previous version OR NETS2006 (v.2) NET205 The Digital Economy or any previous version |
| Anti Requisite(s): |
NETS5006 (v.2)
The Digital Economy
or any previous version
AND NETS5017 (v.1) MIC506 The Digital Economy or any previous version |
| UNIT REFERENCES, TEXTS, OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS: | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Syllabus: | The Internet has fundamentally reshaped the global economy, and with it our experiences as workers and consumers. In this unit, you will come to understand the dynamics of the digital economy, including the importance of platforms, networks, attention, and growth. You will also explore alternative economic models facilitated by the Internet, such as the gift economy. This unit will provide you with a nuanced perspective on how the economy has changed over recent decades, why it matters, and what might happen next. |
| Additional Requisite Information: | You are recommended to have completed the following units or have equivalent knowledge before starting this unit: NETS1001 Web Communications; NETS1000 Digital Culture and Everyday Life. |
| Field of Education: | 100700 Communication and Media Studies (Narrow Grouping) |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||
| 2020 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||
| 2020 | Curtin Mauritius | Semester 2 | Y |
Partially Online Internal refers to some (a portion of) learning provided by interacting with or downloading pre-packaged material from the Internet but with regular and ongoing participation with a face-to-face component retained. Excludes partially online internal course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area which remain Central External
Fully Online refers to the main (larger portion of) mode of learning provided via Internet interaction (including the downloading of pre-packaged material on the Internet). Excludes online course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area which remain Central External
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