The Knowledge Economy in the 4IR
Description:
The purpose of this short learning programme is to equip the student with the necessary knowledge to identify the characteristics of a knowledge economy in the 4IR to be able to have a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge economy and intellectual capital as a key commodity in a knowledge economy. You will be able to describe the importance of knowledge-intensive activities in wealth creation; show cognisance of the problems, issues and opportunities of developing countries moving towards a knowledge economy; and have the necessary skills of knowledge workers to contribute to the workplace in the knowledge economy.
Admission Requirements:
• National Senior Certification (NSC) - NQF level 4;
OR
• Senior Certificate (SC) (before 2009) – level 4.
Curriculum:
The following topics will be covered:
• Characteristics of and the Four Pillar Framework of the Knowledge Economy.
• Knowledge workers.
• Concept of and skills of a knowledge worker.
• Intellectual Capital.
• Contextualising the Knowledge Economy in the 4IR.
Learning Outcome(s):
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
• discuss the characteristics of the knowledge economy and the support framework needed;
• describe the concept and skills of a 'knowledge worker’;
• discuss the concept and components of 'intellectual capital; and
• contextualising the 4IR.
Course Instructors:
Wafeequa Dinath
InstructorDates
- Enrollment Opens: Monday, 03 Feb 2025
- Enrollment Closes: Monday, 03 Mar 2025
- Course Starts: Monday, 03 Mar 2025
- Course Ends: Tuesday, 01 Apr 2025
