Knowledge: Students are expected to acquire extensive and advanced knowledge of the EU digital economy. Familiarity with the EU policies and actions in this area, and specific understanding of the different business and sectors, specially  the digital SME and its dynamics, digital entrepreneurship and the digitising the European industry. The Research and Innovation in the EU digital economy will be studied in depth, and also different aspect of the digital society.

Skills: Students are expected to develop their ability to find their way through the complex EU digital economy and build a personal framework to potencially participate in european digital business A crucial skills to be honed by students is the selection, usage and management of documentary sources and EC materials. Writing about EU business issues in a clear and concise manner is another skill this course is intended to reinforce.

Attitudes: Students are encouraged to have a positive attitude towards the inter-relation of the various aspects of the EU new businesses. An intellectual attitude that is both open and critical will be required to examine the institutional dimension of the problems currently faced by the EU economy. A good disposition towards autonomous work is essential to maximize the results of the course.

This combination of knowledge, skills and attitudes will prepare students for the task of understanding the complexities of the EU digital economy, providing them with the tools required to understand the challenges it faces and its possible evolution and development.