ITS 6090 - Telecommunications and Economic Development

An examination of economic development issues and potential telecommunications strategies to assist in solving development problems. The problems of less developed countries will be studied, as well as the potential impact of communication networks and services on development in undeveloped pockets of the developed world. Will also examine urban ills that exist in the developed areas of developed countries and will explore the potential role of communication networks to implement solutions to those urban ills. Will also explore the potential role of communication networks on the development of global markets in the service sector and the impact of this trend on both developed and less developed nations.

Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Achieve the ability to analyze and appreciate the complexities of using telecom growth policies as a solution to economic development.
Achieve the ability to understand and explain the complex relationship between telecom service and penetration growth and economic growth.
Achieve the ability to understand different models of economic growth (free market, socialism, etc.).
Achieve the ability to understand the difficulties in efforts to expand and measure telecom services in developing countries.
Achieve the ability to understand the difficulties in measuring economic development and telecom services and investment.
Achieve the ability to understand the impact of telecom services and investment on the economies of cities (urban areas).
Achieve the ability to understand the impact of telecom services and investment on the economies of different countries (developed and undeveloped).
Achieve the ability to understand the impact of telecom services and investment on the economies of rural areas.