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IoT in businessLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: LT00DT66

Credits

5 op

Objective

You understand possibilities of the Internet of Things in global markets.
You can recognize the benefits and challenges of internationalization for business. You become familiar with essential matters concerning the structure, function and information security of the Internet.

Content

What opportunities does the Internet of Things (IoT) provide for business?
What are strategies of global network economy?
What kind of risks are there in laws related to global business?
What are the challenges of supply chain management in digital business?
How do the Internet and IoT work technically?
What are the goals of information security and what measures are required to achieve these goals on the Internet?

Qualifications

ICT tools (5 ECTS credits) or equivalent knowledge.
Customer in digital economy (5 ECTS credits) or equivalent knowledge
Transition of technology in business (5 ECTS credits) or equivalent knowledge

Materials

Digital business models (5 ECTS credits)

Enrollment

08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 17.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
  • Tuomo Kettula
Teacher in charge

Tuomo Kettula

Groups
  • VV2024-2025
    Optional studies 2024-2025
  • LTKV23KM3
    Business, part-time studies

Objective

You understand possibilities of the Internet of Things in global markets.
You can recognize the benefits and challenges of internationalization for business. You become familiar with essential matters concerning the structure, function and information security of the Internet.

Content

What opportunities does the Internet of Things (IoT) provide for business?
What are strategies of global network economy?
What kind of risks are there in laws related to global business?
What are the challenges of supply chain management in digital business?
How do the Internet and IoT work technically?
What are the goals of information security and what measures are required to achieve these goals on the Internet?

Materials

The material will be announced on the Learn platform.

Teaching methods

The recognition of the previous competence of the course is agreed upon in the discussion with the study coordinator.

Employer connections

Not included

Exam schedules

Course evaluation is based on learning assignments, which can be assessed using Learn's exam tool or through assignment submissions.

Student workload

5 ECTS credits correspond to approximately 135 hours of student work.

Content scheduling

How do the internet and IoT work technically?
What are the objectives of information security and how are they pursued with regard to the Internet?
What does IoT enable in business?
What are the global network economy, platform economy and data economy?
What should be taken into account in legislation on cross-border e-commerce?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

In the learning assignments, the following are assessed:
Knowledge of definitions (correctness), expertise, clarity and versatility and suitability of examples for the topic in question
Use of sources and citations
Reflection on one's own learning in assignments
Return by deadline.

Rating scale: 1=50% ; 2=60% ; 3=70% ; 4=80% ; 5=90%

Qualifications

ICT tools (5 ECTS credits) or equivalent knowledge.
Customer in digital economy (5 ECTS credits) or equivalent knowledge
Transition of technology in business (5 ECTS credits) or equivalent knowledge

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 14.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 15.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
  • Tuomo Kettula
Teacher in charge

Tuomo Kettula

Groups
  • IBKV22SP
    Digital international business, full-time studies

Objective

You understand possibilities of the Internet of Things in global markets.
You can recognize the benefits and challenges of internationalization for business. You become familiar with essential matters concerning the structure, function and information security of the Internet.

Content

What opportunities does the Internet of Things (IoT) provide for business?
What are strategies of global network economy?
What kind of risks are there in laws related to global business?
What are the challenges of supply chain management in digital business?
How do the Internet and IoT work technically?
What are the goals of information security and what measures are required to achieve these goals on the Internet?

Materials

Materials on the Learn platform

Teaching methods

Individual learning track and showing of previous know-how for ICT tools, 5 ECTS, is agreed separately with the teacher.

Exam schedules

There is no exam in the course

Student workload

5 ECTS credits is 135h student work

Content scheduling

The course explores e.g. the following issues:
How do the internet and IoT work technically?
What does IoT enable in business?
What are global network economy strategies?
What are the risks of cross-border trade legislation?
What are the objectives of information security and how are they pursued with regard to the Internet?

Further information

ICT tools (5 ECTS credits) or equivalent knowledge.
Customer in digital economy (5 ECTS credits) or equivalent knowledge
Transition of technology in business (5 ECTS credits) or equivalent knowledge

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Completion of learning assignments

Qualifications

ICT tools (5 ECTS credits) or equivalent knowledge.
Customer in digital economy (5 ECTS credits) or equivalent knowledge
Transition of technology in business (5 ECTS credits) or equivalent knowledge

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

11.09.2023 - 10.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
  • Tuomo Kettula
Teacher in charge

Tuomo Kettula

Groups
  • LTKV22KM3
    Business, part-time studies

Objective

You understand possibilities of the Internet of Things in global markets.
You can recognize the benefits and challenges of internationalization for business. You become familiar with essential matters concerning the structure, function and information security of the Internet.

Content

What opportunities does the Internet of Things (IoT) provide for business?
What are strategies of global network economy?
What kind of risks are there in laws related to global business?
What are the challenges of supply chain management in digital business?
How do the Internet and IoT work technically?
What are the goals of information security and what measures are required to achieve these goals on the Internet?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

ICT tools (5 ECTS credits) or equivalent knowledge.
Customer in digital economy (5 ECTS credits) or equivalent knowledge
Transition of technology in business (5 ECTS credits) or equivalent knowledge

Enrollment

06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022

Timing

05.09.2022 - 05.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
  • Sanna Kokkonen
  • Aarni Ahtola
  • Vesa Kankare
Teacher in charge

Sanna Kokkonen

Groups
  • LTKV21KM3
    Business, part-time studies

Objective

You understand possibilities of the Internet of Things in global markets.
You can recognize the benefits and challenges of internationalization for business. You become familiar with essential matters concerning the structure, function and information security of the Internet.

Content

What opportunities does the Internet of Things (IoT) provide for business?
What are strategies of global network economy?
What kind of risks are there in laws related to global business?
What are the challenges of supply chain management in digital business?
How do the Internet and IoT work technically?
What are the goals of information security and what measures are required to achieve these goals on the Internet?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

ICT tools (5 ECTS credits) or equivalent knowledge.
Customer in digital economy (5 ECTS credits) or equivalent knowledge
Transition of technology in business (5 ECTS credits) or equivalent knowledge

Enrollment

06.04.2022 - 02.09.2022

Timing

05.09.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
  • Sanna Kokkonen
  • Teemu Saarelainen
Teacher in charge

Maria Kangasniemi-Haapala

Groups
  • IBKV21SP
    Digital international business, full-time studies

Objective

You understand possibilities of the Internet of Things in global markets.
You can recognize the benefits and challenges of internationalization for business. You become familiar with essential matters concerning the structure, function and information security of the Internet.

Content

What opportunities does the Internet of Things (IoT) provide for business?
What are strategies of global network economy?
What kind of risks are there in laws related to global business?
What are the challenges of supply chain management in digital business?
How do the Internet and IoT work technically?
What are the goals of information security and what measures are required to achieve these goals on the Internet?

Materials

Material in the Learn platform + literature

Teaching methods

To be agreed with the lecturer

Employer connections

Company excursion / webinar / seminar to be confirmed later

Exam schedules

Assignments to be completed within the given timeframe

International connections

-

Student workload

1 credit = 135 hours of work

Content scheduling

1) Technical background: Internet and the Internet of Things (IoT)
2) Information security in digital business
3) Business opportunities proved by the IoT
4) Supply chain management and IoT
5) Mobility applications and smart cities
6) Company excursion/webinar/seminar – to be confirmed later

Further information

-

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignments 100 %, no exam

Qualifications

ICT tools (5 ECTS credits) or equivalent knowledge.
Customer in digital economy (5 ECTS credits) or equivalent knowledge
Transition of technology in business (5 ECTS credits) or equivalent knowledge