2010-2011 University Catalog 
  
  Catalog Home
  About George Mason University
  Admission
  Tuition, Expenses, and Financial Aid
  Academic Policies
  Student Rights and Responsibilities
  General Policies
  University Academic Programs and Resources
  University General Education
  Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution
  College of Education and Human Development
  College of Health and Human Services
  College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  Krasnow Institute for Advanced Study
  School of Law
  School of Management
  School of Public Policy
  College of Science
  College of Visual and Performing Arts
  Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering
  Programs of Study
  Programs by Department
  Courses
  Administration and Faculty
  Schedule of Classes
HELP
2010-2011 University Catalog

PUBP 736 - The Global Information Economy and the Digital Divide

Credits: 3
Discusses institutional, social, and policy issues involved in development of global information economy and society. Economic development needs, public institutional capacity, nongovernmental networks examined critically; course deals with implications of universal access to Internet and equality of use in areas such as online delivery of government services, privacy, online voting, and e-government. Focuses on efforts to ameliorate digital divide sponsored by major multilateral agencies. Emphasizes development of public policies for democratic governance in a complex networked world.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0