Equivalent to those listed for admission to the Master`s Degree Programme.

This course will examine the establishment and growth of knowledge networks. Knowledge networks include information, people and resources applied in an interrelated system. We will study the basic theories of networks including social networks, technology networks, and product networks. We will analyze how networks impact the intra-organizational and inter-organizational environments.

Knowledge networks are complex systems of resources including information, people and technology resources. Examples of knowledge networks include the network of web pages on the Internet, or a network of experts within an organization. This course will study the theoretical foundations of network theories beginning with studies in social networks and continuing with recent research in information networks, such as the network of web pages and peer-to-peer service networks. Understanding the life cycle, strengths and weaknesses of knowledge networks is important for organizations to establish and promote new products, for sharing expert knowledge, for providing reliable and continuous service. We will examine the present theory and research in knowledge networks. We will make use of simulation software to study the dynamics of networks. Students will be asked to interact in class in discussion of the course reading materials. The course will include project work with the software and discussion of results.