Academic Catalog

STPS524 INFO. & COM. TECH.: SOCIOEC. ISS.

Course Code: 8310524
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Science And Technology Policy Studies
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Lecturer AYHAN TÖZER
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.

Course Content

Recent changes in information and communication technologies, and their impact on the economy. The structure of world telecommunications industry: states, firms, and strategies. Pricing issues. Privatization in Turkish telecommunications industry.