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