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M.Sc.|MBA|Micro Degree EPRS_digitalecosystems
Digital Ecosystems and Platform Economy

The module covers how digital ecosystems and platforms reshape markets and enable new business models, providing key skills for the digital economy.

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Digital Ecosystems and Platform Economy

About This Course

This module explores the transformative impact of digital ecosystems and platforms on the contemporary business landscape. Students will examine how these interconnected systems create value, reshape market dynamics, and challenge traditional business models.

Students will gain a comprehensive economic understanding of digital ecosystems and platforms, equipping them with the skills to navigate and leverage these modern business frameworks effectively.

Learning Objectives

  • Analyze the characteristics, opportunities, and challenges of digital ecosystems and platforms.
  • Understand how digital ecosystems and platforms create value for stakeholders and how to assess their economic significance.
  • Develop strategic insights for launching and managing successful digital platforms.

Study Programs

This course is mandatory for the following study programs.

  • MBA Digital Technologies
  • MBA Digital Transformation
  • M.Sc. Digital Leadership

This course is offered as an elective for the following study programs.

  • M.Sc. Advanced Digital Reality
  • M.Sc. Applied AI
  • M.Sc. Cybersecurity

Micro Degree

  • This course is offered as a micro degree.
  • German UDS Micro Degrees are compatible with the European MOOC Consortiums Common Micro Credentials Framework.
  • Micro Degrees will be rewarded with an equivalent of 5 ECTS.
  • Micro Degrees are offered to non-regular students and require a fee of €900.

Requirements

None

General Information

  • Teaching Format: Experience
  • Total Workload Master: 125h (40h/85h) / 5 ECTS
  • Total Workload MBA: 100h (30h/70h) / 4 ECTS
  • Total Workload Micro Degree: 125h (40h/85h) / Equivalent to 5 ECTS
  • Module coordinator: Dr. Marco Bade
  • Examinations: Quizzes, presentation(s), essay(s)/paper(s), project report(s), written exam (tbd) - Details will be announced with course start.
  • Offered: Odd quarters

Course Staff

Dr. Marco Bade

Dr. Marco Bade

Dr. Marco Bade is an economist serving as Senior Researcher at German University of Digital Science. Previously, he held positions as Associate Professor at ICN Business School, Faculty Member of the CEREFIGE research laboratory at Université de Lorraine, Postdoctoral Researcher at Technische Universität Berlin, Interim Professor and Chair of Finance and Banking at Universität Potsdam, and Research Associate at Berlin School of Economics. His research focuses on the economics of business venturing, particularly entrepreneurial finance.

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