ENGR 6010 — Fundamentals of the Platform Economy
4 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: springtypical days: TBostonTraditional
Provides an overview of the platform economy, focusing on the impact of digitalization across various industries and the emergence of new business models enabled by computing technologies. Covers the foundational aspects of computing that facilitate access to resources through platforms, the economic principles underpinning digital transformations, and the ethical considerations inherent in digital platform use. Examines the construction and implications of multi-sided platforms, including issues of bias and discrimination, and discusses regulatory frameworks aimed at addressing these challenges. Aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the platform economy’s dynamics, prepare students for interdisciplinary collaboration, and guide them in conceptualizing a digital platform business plan, with an emphasis on ethical and practical considerations.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 35% | 13.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 100% · W 0% · Th 0% · F 0%
Common patterns: T (100% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Spring
- David Kaeli (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (ENGR course descriptions) · All ENGR courses · Plan it at numap.app