Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Economic Sustainability and Digitalisation Trends
Course Code
SBUEK_223
Branch of Science
Economics and Business; Macroeconomics
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Management Science
LQF
Level 8
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Tatjana Muravska
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To introduce doctoral students to the trends of economic transformation in the 21st century, the concept of sustainability in economics and business development and to extend knowledge and adopt a pro-active approach, understanding the huge impact of the digital economy on economic potential and well-being.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Doctoral students are able to demonstrate that they are familiar with and understand current trends in economic transformation and the concept of sustainability in economic and business development. They are able to demonstrate understanding of the impact of digital economy on national industrial policy, social policy and regional development in the European Union and the world.
Skills
1.Doctoral students are able to assess independently the impact of various changes related to economics and business management theory relevant to industrial, social and regional policies; critically evaluate productivity growth in the digital age and to build a scientifically based judgement on digitalisation tools in the context of scientific issues related to the topic of their doctoral thesis.
Competences
1.Doctoral students are able to solve scientific problems related to digitalisation based on independent, critical analysis, to make suggestions for innovative and digital approach in the area of the chosen research subject, which can be applied to the economic, social and organisational environment in order to develop new innovative knowledge and solutions.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Literature analysis. Accomplishment of practical tasks according to the study course plan and participation in discussions; analysis of practical cases – scientific problems related to digitalisation.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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1.
Examination |
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Active participation in lectures and seminars – 25%.
Accomplishment of independent work – 75%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Trends of economic transformation and digitalisation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Trends of economic transformation and digitalisation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Evolution of digital economy and EU Single Market:
1. Legal regulations in the Digital Single Market.
2. Economic and social challenges and opportunities.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Evolution of digital economy and EU Single Market:
1. Legal regulations in the Digital Single Market.
2. Economic and social challenges and opportunities.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Digital economy and its social effects. Digital labour market.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Digital economy and its social effects. Digital labour market.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sustainable development and industrial policy.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sustainable development and industrial policy.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Innovation and regional development.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Innovation and regional development.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Digitalisation and enterprise performance.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Digitalisation and enterprise performance.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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Digital infrastructures and innovative business models.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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Digital infrastructures and innovative business models.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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International organisations and digital economy in the world.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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International organisations and digital economy in the world.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Trends of economic transformation and digitalisation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Evolution of digital economy and EU Single Market:
1. Legal regulations in the Digital Single Market.
2. Economic and social challenges and opportunities.
|
-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Digital economy and its social effects. Digital labour market.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sustainable development and industrial policy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Innovation and regional development.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Digitalisation and enterprise performance.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Digital infrastructures and innovative business models.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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International organisations and digital economy in the world.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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International organisations and digital economy in the world.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Eds. Bianchi P., Durán C. R., Labory S. Transforming Industrial Policy for the Digital Age. Production, Territories and Structural Change. Edward Elgar, 2019.
2.
Productivity Growth in the Digital Age, OECD, February, 2019. Available from: http://www.oecd.org/going-digital/productivity-growth-in-the-digital-age.pdf
Additional Reading
1.
Daugareilh I., Degryse Ch., Philippe Pochet P., The Platform Economy and Social Law: Key Issues in Comparative Perspective, 2019, ETUI, Brussels, ISSN 1994-4454.
2.
Benchmarking Working Europe 2019, ETUC and ETUI, Brussels.
3.
Trască, D.L., Stefan, G.M., Sahlian, D.N., Hoinaru, R., Serban-Oprescu, G.L., Digitalisation and Business Activity. The Struggle to Catch Up in CEE Countries. Sustainability 2019, 11, 2204, 2-17pp.
4.
Digitalisation and its Impact on the Economy: Insights from a Survey of Large Companies. ECB Economic Bulletin, Issue 7/2018.
5.
Key Policy Recommendations for the G-20. OECD, 2017.
Other Information Sources
1.
Understanding the Impact of Digitalization on Society. World Economic Forum, 2019.
2.
Policies on Shaping the Digital Single Market. European Commission, DG Connect, 7 August 2018.