A comprehensive exploration of the physical and digital infrastructure that powers our modern economy
This course takes you on a journey from atoms to algorithms, exploring how physical infrastructure— semiconductors, data centers, undersea cables—forms the foundation of our digital world. You'll discover how cloud computing, AI infrastructure, and global supply chains interconnect to create the digital economy we rely on today.
Course Structure: 8 comprehensive modules, each broken into digestible topics with infographics, videos, and interactive content. Perfect for students seeking to understand the material reality behind our digital lives.
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Understanding the fundamental concepts, frameworks, and practices that define the digital economy.
The semiconductor ecosystem, from transistors to global supply chains and manufacturing.
Data centers, cloud computing, AI infrastructure, and the economics of large-scale computing.
Critical supply chain dependencies, geopolitical risks, and strategic competition in technology.
Environmental impact, circular economy, resource constraints, and ESG metrics in digital infrastructure.
In-depth analysis of key companies, technologies, and emerging challenges in the digital economy.
Regional deep dive into digital resilience, infrastructure constraints, and governance under protracted crisis conditions.
Comprehensive exploration of research methods, frameworks, measurement approaches, and frontier topics in digital economy scholarship (2010-2030).