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2016/2017  KAN-CINTO1014U  Internet of Things

English Title
Internet of Things

Course information

Language English
Course ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Full Degree Master
Duration One Semester
Start time of the course Spring
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for BSc/MSc in Business Administration and Information Systems, MSc
Course coordinator
  • Rasmus Pedersen - Department of IT Management (ITM)
Main academic disciplines
  • Information technology
Last updated on 18-07-2016
Learning objectives
To achieve the grade 12, students should meet the following learning objectives with no or only minor mistakes or errors:
  • Understand the main concepts, models, and frameworks of the Internet of Things and its impact for business innovation.
  • Familiar with the tools and technologies (e.g., RFID, sensors, embedded systems, and smartphones) required to create new business solutions.
  • Analyse, using different frameworks, the Internet of Things: Strategic implications, user centered design, and technical challenges in particular related to form and function (of embedded, pervasive, and ubiquitous systems).
  • Assess different Internet of Things technologies (e.g., RFID, sensors, embedded systems, and smartphones) and their applications.
  • Critically evaluate ethical, privacy, and security issues related to the Internet of Things.
  • Design/Develop parts of an Internet of Things solution to create business values.
Examination
Internet of Things:
Exam ECTS 7,5
Examination form Oral exam based on written product

In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and the individual oral performance.
Individual or group exam Individual exam
Size of written product Max. 15 pages
Assignment type Report
Duration
Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
20 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the grade
Preparation time No preparation
Grading scale 7-step scale
Examiner(s) Internal examiner and second internal examiner
Exam period Spring
Aids allowed to bring to the exam Closed book
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Course content and structure

Main aim of the course
The basic idea of the Internet of Things (and Big Data) is that virtually every physical thing in this world can also become a computer that is connected to the Internet. When they do so, they are often called smart things. In business, Internet of Things can create new business models, improve business processes, enhance supply chains, and reduce costs and risks. Students will gain advanced knowledge of key theories, models, frameworks, and concepts of the Internet of Things. They will acquire specialised problem-solving skills, being able to analyse and design new business solutions based on Internet of Things technology. They shall take responsibility to conduct design and implementation of new business solutions, and evaluate the business value.

Technology, tools, and platforms
Internet of Things involve a number of different technologies: RFID, NFC tags, Bluetooth devices, proximity/touch/temperature/light sensors, IPv6 network, Zigbee etc.

Teaching methods
Classroom teaching.
Student workload
Lectures 24 hours
Prepare to class 100 hours
Workshops 20 hours
Exam and prepare 63 hours
Expected literature

Selected Chapters from the Following Literature:

 

  • Porter, M. & Heppelmann, J. (2015). How smart, conected products are transforming industry. Harvard Business Review
  • Porter, M. & Heppelmann, J. (2014). How smart, connected products are transforming competition. Harvard Business Review
  • Pedersen, R. U. & Pedersen, M. K. (2013). Micro Information Systems: New Fractals in an Evolving IS Landscape, IDG Global
  • Uckelmann, D., Harrison, M., & Michahelles, F. (2011). Architecting the Internet of Things, Springer
  • Coulouris, G., Dollimore, J., & Kindberg, T. (2011) Distributed Systems: Concepts and Design, 5th edition,  Addison-Wesley
  • Hevner, A. & Chatterjee, S. (2010). Design Research in Information Systems: Theory and Practice, Springer Integrated Series in Information Systems

 
Optional Reading List

 

  • Students will select additional litterature for their semester assignments.

 

Last updated on 18-07-2016