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| Semester | spring semester 2024 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers | Michael Beckmann (michael.beckmann@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This course covers the following topics: - Technology and the Rise of the Digital Firm - Managing Resources and Capabilities in the Digital Economy - Strategic Organization Design - Technology, Skills, and Automation - Growth Strategies in the Digital Age |
| Learning objectives | This course targets master students who are interested in the progress of today’s technologies and its impact on businesses, the organization of work, automation, management and growth strategies. In addition, there should be an interest in discussing and evaluating theoretical models and empirical studies. |
| Bibliography | A list with recommended readings will be provided on ADAM. References for further readings will be provided in class. Agrawal, A., Gans, J., & Goldfarb, A. (Eds.). (2019). The economics of artificial intelligence: an agenda. University of Chicago Press. Aral, S., Brynjolfsson, E., & Wu, L. (2012). Three-way complementarities: Performance pay, human resource analytics, and information technology. Management Science, 58(5), 913-931. Brynjolfsson, E., Jin, W., & McElheran, K. (2021). The power of prediction: predictive analytics, workplace complements, and business performance. Business Economics, 56(4), 217-239. Brynjolfsson, E., & Milgrom, P. (2013). Complementarity in organizations. The handbook of organizational economics, 11-55. Goldfarb, A., & Tucker, C. (2019). Digital economics. Journal of Economic Literature, 57(1), 3-43. Stiebale, J., Suedekum, J., & Woessner, N. (2020). Robots and the rise of European superstar firms. Tambe, P., Hitt, L. M., & Brynjolfsson, E. (2012). The extroverted firm: How external information practices affect innovation and productivity. Management Science, 58(5), 843-859. Tambe, P., Hitt, L. M., Rock, D., & Brynjolfsson, E. (2019). IT, AI and the Growth of Intangible Capital. Available at SSRN 3416289. Tambe, P., Hitt, L. M., Rock, D., & Brynjolfsson, E. (2020). Digital capital and superstar firms (No. w28285). National Bureau of Economic Research. |
| Weblink | Weblink |
| Admission requirements | No specifc requirements |
| Course application | Registration: Please enroll in the Online Services (services.unibas.ch); Eucor-Students and mobility students of other Swiss Universities or the FHNW first have to register at the University of Basel BEFORE the start of the course and receive their login data by post (e-mail address of the University of Basel). Processing time up to a week! Detailed information can be found here: https://www.unibas.ch/de/Studium/Mobilitaet.html After successful registration you can enroll for the course in the Online Services (services.unibas.ch). Applies to everyone: Enrolment = Registration for the course and the exam! |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 18.15-20.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Auditorium |
| Comments | In order to avoid overlaps with other courses in the same majors/modules, the Tuesday dates were changed to Saturdays: |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 13.03.2024 | 18.15-20.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Auditorium |
| Wednesday 20.03.2024 | 18.15-20.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Auditorium |
| Wednesday 27.03.2024 | 18.15-20.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Auditorium |
| Wednesday 03.04.2024 | 18.15-20.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Auditorium |
| Wednesday 10.04.2024 | 18.15-20.00 | Juristische Fakultät, Pro Iure Auditorium EG.44 |
| Wednesday 17.04.2024 | 18.15-20.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Auditorium |
| Wednesday 24.04.2024 | 18.15-20.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Auditorium |
| Wednesday 01.05.2024 | 18.15-20.00 | Tag der Arbeit |
| Wednesday 08.05.2024 | 18.15-20.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Auditorium |
| Wednesday 15.05.2024 | 18.15-20.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Auditorium |
| Wednesday 22.05.2024 | 18.15-20.00 | Juristische Fakultät, Pro Iure Auditorium EG.44 |
| Wednesday 29.05.2024 | 18.15-20.00 | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Auditorium |
| Modules |
Module: Business Field: Human Resources (Master's Studies: Business and Technology) Module: Business Field: Strategy and Organization (Master's Studies: Business and Technology) Module: Specific Electives in Labor Economics, Human Resources and Organization (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | written exam: 21.6.24; 10:15-11:15. You can still withdraw from the examination by submitting a completed, signed form to our office from march 26 until april 5 / 12:00 o’clock. The deregistration form and the mail address can be found on the homepage of the Dean of Studies Office: https://wwz.unibas.ch/en/studies/examinations/de-/registration-of-examinations/ Prior to march 25, please deregister only in the Online Services. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,1 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Business and Economics , studiendekanat-wwz@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Business and Economics |