OPIM 668 - Telecommunications Technology and Competitive Strategy

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University of Pennsylvania

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Staff. Telecommunications technology is changing rapidly, with profound implications for quality of everyday life and the competitive position of firms in all industries. Regulators, sociologists, executives and even those responsible for planning for firms in the telecommunications industry as yet poorly understand these changes. This course presents a broad summary of telecommunications including the basics of analog and digital media, long-haul and local data communications technology, and the emerging structure of telephony. It addresses the implications for competitive strategy, both within and outside the telecommunications industry. This course is recommended for students in strategic management, especially those with an interest in high technology firms, and for students with an interest in the communications industry. No background in technology is required, though an understanding of technology-driven competitive strategy is helpful. Students completing this course will have acquired a basic understanding of the competitive implications of modern telecommunications technology and the implications of this technology for the future structure of commerce.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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