Course title: Economics of Platforms
Course code: KTEE335
Department: Economics and Governance
Course conducting:
Credit hours: 03
Prerequite(s):
- COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course is focused on substance and different models of platforms – a new fast-growing model of organization of business activities. Students will gain knowledge on the nature of platforms, different types of platforms, growing a platform, platform pricing, and platform design. The course is aimed mostly at entrepreneurial level of business activities.
- COURSE CONTENTS, SCHEDULE AND TEACHING METHODS
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No. |
Contents |
Time Allocation |
Contribution to CLO |
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Hour(s) on the class |
Essays, Exercise, Assignments… (3) |
Self-study with teacher’s tutorials (4) |
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Lecture (1) |
Practice, Seminar… (2) |
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1+2 |
Chapter 1: Platforms: Definitions and Typology |
5 |
1 |
2 |
9 |
1,2,3 |
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3+4 |
Chapter 2: Ratings, Recommendations, and the Use of Big Data |
5 |
1 |
4 |
10.5 |
2,3,4 |
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5+6 |
Chapter 3: An Economic Primer on Network Goods |
5 |
1 |
4 |
10.5 |
1,2,3 |
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7+8 |
Chapter 4: Growing a Platform |
5 |
1 |
4 |
10.5 |
4,5 |
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9+10 |
Chapter 5: Platform Pricing |
5 |
1 |
4 |
10.5 |
1,3,5 |
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11+12 |
Chapter 6: Platform Design |
5 |
1 |
4.5 |
10.5 |
4,5 |
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13+14+15 |
Student Presentation |
0 |
9 |
2.5 |
18.5 |
2,3,4,5 |
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Total (hour) |
30 |
15 |
25 |
80 |
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- COURSE ASSESSMENT
– Score ladder: 10
– Type of assessment
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Form |
Content |
Criteria |
CLOs |
Proportion |
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Formative |
Attendance |
Attend all the lectures |
The number of attendances and participation in lesson |
1,2,3,4,5 |
10% |
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Group presentation |
Present a related topic |
– Represent the understanding of knowledge discussed in class – Represent the critical analysis and presentation skills |
1,2,3,4,5 |
30% |
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Summative |
Report or others |
Final written exam (essay) individually in class or in groups in online form, or other modes |
Multiple choice and/or essay test (45-90 minutes) or individual or group essay submission |
1,2,3,4,5 |
60% |
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Total: |
100% |
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*Note: Examination format and practical engagement activities may vary flexibly depending upon real situations and decided by the department.