IoT in business (5 cr)

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

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
d. work together with customers, users and target groups.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.

Course material

Material in the Learn platform + literature

Study forms and methods

To be agreed with the lecturer

RDI and work-related cooperation

Company excursion / webinar / seminar to be confirmed later

Timing of exams and assignments

Assignments to be completed within the given timeframe

International cooperation

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Student workload

1 credit = 135 hours of work

Course part description

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