When to Regulate? The Digital Divide and Net Neutrality

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This program is a non-degree course for students interested in Internet policy, offered by the University of Colorado Boulder. It lasts several weeks and is taught in English. The main advantage is that it can be taken for academic credit as part of a master's degree.

The curriculum focuses on building an interdisciplinary policy framework to critique and develop regulatory approaches to real-world Internet problems. Students learn to develop policy solutions to improve the Digital Divide and evaluate net neutrality regulations. The course includes hands-on components to apply the framework to real-world issues.

After completing this program, students can pursue careers as Policy Analysts, Internet Regulation Specialists, Digital Divide Consultants, or Net Neutrality Experts. They can work in industries such as telecommunications, technology, or government, and for employers like internet service providers, tech companies, or regulatory agencies.