Study Guide

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

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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

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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