CAS IoT Fundamentals 2023

This CAS introduces the basic concepts, actors and technologies that constitute the IoT universe. Platforms, hardware, architectures are presented in detail, as well as the future trends and anticipated evolution of the IoT landscape.

Information

Period

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12 ECTS credits
120 Teaching hours

Language

English

Format

Blended learning

Contact

Dimitri KONSTANTAS
masiot(at)unige.ch

Location

Genève

Registration

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Modules can be followed individually

Fees:

CHF 5'000.-

Contribution to the SDGs

Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development

Objectives

  • Acquire a multidisciplinary education on the IoT with cutting edge experts from the European research and industry ecosystem
  • Develop skills and expertise combining academic knowledge with business expertise
  • Encourage the pooling of experience and knowledge between peers and with stakeholders to develop innovative approaches
  • Build a professional network in the area

At the end of the programme, participants will have gained capacilities and knowledge to

  • Identify critical issues and solutions related to IoT strategy design and implementation
  • Acquire fundamental knowledge on all issues related to the IoT systems and technologies
  • Know on technologies supporting IoT
  • Adjust one’s own professional practice with insights from the programme

Audience

Chief technology officer, member of the direction or manager in charge of defining the technological strategy of their company, civil servant in charge of smart cities planning, deployment and maintenance, director of information systems, project manager with IoT, research and innovation manager, business and production manager, engineer with several years of experience

Learning outcomes

  • Master strategic and holistic view of the Internet of Things encompassing technological, societal and business dimensions
  • Develop an innovative, interdisciplinary and holistic approach
  • Identify critical issues and solutions related to Internet of Things strategy design and implementation
  • Acquire a holistic view and a sound understanding of the Internet of Things ecosystems and deployments
  • Capacity to lead Internet of Things strategies, projects, implementation and deployments
  • Acquire a comprehensive view and understanding of emerging technologies and trends in the Internet of Things ecosystems and industry
  • Capacity to handle related issues such as user-acceptance, security, privacy and business modelling

Programme

Overview of IoT Landscape, Evolution and Trends • IoT Hardware, Enablers and Sensor Networks • IoT Architectures and Main IoT Platforms

Director(s)

Prof. Dimitri KONSTANTAS, Computer Science Centre (CUI), University of Geneva and Sébastien ZIEGLER, IoT Forum and Mandat International

Coordinator(s)

Prof. Dimitri KONSTANTAS, University of Geneva

Partnership

IoT Forum • Mandat International

Admission criteria

  • At least Bachelor’s or master’s degree;
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience;
  • Ability to speak and write in English.

Steering committee

  • Prof. Dimitri Kostantas, CUI,University of Geneva
  • Sébastien Ziegler, IoT Forum and Mandat International

Number of participants

Max. 22 participants

Contribution to the SDGs

Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development