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?

Course material

The material will be announced on the Learn platform.

Study forms and methods

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

RDI and work-related cooperation

Not included

Timing of exams and assignments

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.

Course part description

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?

Further information

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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