BDBA807

Introduces students to scientific paradigms and research perspectives relating to the changes brought about by digitization and digital technologies. Digital technologies have fundamentally transformed businesses, markets, and societies. Businesses that build on emerging digital and information technologies have several unique and interesting characteristics that set them apart from traditional businesses. Examining the fundamental characteristics of these digital businesses, platforms and ecosystems will help us understand the transformative potential of digital technologies and their impacts on the structure and competitive dynamics in various sectors. This course is designed to foster an in-depth understanding of fundamental concepts relating to the digital economy and will explore a series of research questions about the consequences of these developments for consumers, organizations, and society at large.