BE235-6-SP-SO:
The Networked Economy
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2024/25
Essex Business School
Southend Campus
Spring
Undergraduate: Level 6
Inactive
Monday 13 January 2025
Friday 21 March 2025
15
04 October 2018
Requisites for this module
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This module is designed to introduce students to key issues of business networks that exist both within and between firms in contemporary economic environments. Networks represent 'multidimensional, multilayered lattices of economic activity' that are comprised of economic (formal pure market transactions) and social (informal) types of interaction between firms and institutions, through which various forms and structures of relationships are built. The overall purpose of this module is to examine thoroughly the concept of networks and its significance for both businesses and the wider economy in which they operate.
The module aims to provide students with a critical understanding of the character, types, nature and development of business networks. It examines the geographic scope of networks, the types of relationships that are forged within networks, network boundaries and the special character of virtual networks. Students will obtain a thorough appreciation of the role and organisation of networks within the global economy, how businesses operate within these networks, and the significance of networks for business and economic development.
The objective is to help students develop relevant, practical and transferable skills through developing their understanding of key concepts and practices relating to the identification, development and evaluation of networks. The course has two parts: Part 1 examines networks from a firm/network-specific perspective in terms of issues such as inter-firm collaboration, network formation, networking technologies and types of networks. Part 2 investigates wider spatial, geographic and macro level issues concerning networks, exploring business clusters, networked economies and societies and the identity of networks. Theoretical, conceptual, and practical issues will permeate both parts.
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The following learning and teaching methods will inform the pedagogic structure of the course:
- Lectures
- Discussion of case studies
- Discussion of journal articles
- Group work
- Signposting to additional resources
Lectures
The lectures will be developed around the key concepts as mentioned in the indicative course content and will use a range of examples and cases from business practice to demonstrate the importance of network structures for entrepreneurship and innovative growth at the firm level.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
Coursework / exam |
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Coursework weighting |
Exam |
Main exam: Remote, Open Book, 120 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
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Exam |
Reassessment Main exam: Remote, Open Book, 120 minutes during September (Reassessment Period)
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Prof Jay Mitra, email: jmitra@essex.ac.uk.
Prof Jay Mitra
Emma Aldridge, Undergraduate Administrator - enich@essex.ac.uk
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No external examiner information available for this module.
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