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Undergraduate CUR-NET205-2021

The Digital Economy

Tally up capitalism’s impact on the commercial aspects of cyberspace. See how online commerce works through your studies of Amazon, Google, eBay and Facebook. Explore forms of internet currency such as the attention and gift economies.

From

$1,812 $2,062

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • HECS-HELP
  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 30 Nov 2020
  • 31 May 2021
  • 29 Nov 2021
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QS RANKING 2021

13

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

13

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. understand and apply collaborative skills relevant to the digital economy
  2. analyse the relationship between the Internet and capitalism, with reference to specific case studies
  3. demonstrate understanding of the role of ‘free’ labour in the digital economy.
Topics covered
    • Introduction: the Digital Economy
    • Collaborating Effectively Online
    • The Digital Economy is about... Networks
    • The Digital Economy is about... Platforms
    • The Digital Economy is about... Attention
    • The Digital Economy is about... Growth
    • The Digital Economy is about... Flexibility
    • Team Report Workshop
    • Digital Capitalism
    • Gift Economies
    • Peer-to-Peer Economies
    • Conclusion
Entry requirements

You won't be able to enrol into this subject if you've already successfully completed or currently enrolled in the following subject(s) as they are considered anti-requisites due to the similarity of the content.

  • CUR-MIC506-The Digital Economy

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:

  • CUR-WEB101-Web Communications
  • CUR-NET11
  • CUR-NET102-Digital Culture and Everyday Life
  • CUR-NET12

Others

NET12 is the same as NET102 and NET11 is the same as WEB101.

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject was previously known as Internet Commerce and Consumers.

The Internet has fundamentally reshaped the global economy, and with it our experiences as workers and consumers. In this subject, 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 subject will provide you with a nuanced perspective on how the economy has changed over recent decades, why it matters, and what might happen next.

Further Information: List of topics is indicative and subject to minor change prior to the start of each Study Period.

Please Note:  If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

  • Essay (35%)
  • Project Plan (20%)
  • Group Project Report (45%)
Textbooks

Textbooks are not required.

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

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