MIT Sloan School of Management - Internet of Things: Business Implications and Opportunities
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MIT Sloan School of Management - Internet of Things: Business Implications and Opportunities
Build a business roadmap for successful tech integration.
Earn an official certificate of professional achievement from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
The modern world is host to an enormous web of devices interconnected through sensors and networks — known as the Internet of Things (IoT). While the IoT has already made its presence felt in the home through smart appliances, it represents a rich opportunity for business.
The Internet of Things: Business Implications and Opportunities online short course from the MIT Sloan School of Management steps beyond the bounds of technical jargon to help you learn about the potential benefits and impact of IoT adoption on an organizational level. Through case studies, interactive media, and peer-to-peer learning, you’ll develop an understanding of the technologies and conditions necessary for successful integration of IoT in a business context. Ultimately, you'll gain the skills and knowledge to create a practical roadmap for the real-world implementation of IoT, and earn a digital certificate of completion from MIT Sloan.
Admission requirements
Is this course for you?
This online program is ideal for managers and aspiring leaders looking to learn about the business opportunities that IoT can offer. Operations managers, entrepreneurs, and business analysts will benefit from understanding the impact and applications of IoT. Software engineers, data analysts, and IT engineers will learn to better communicate the benefits of IoT, while gaining methods for effective implementation.
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Course curriculum
Learn about the business and leadership opportunities offered by the Internet of Things (IoT) as you work through the weekly modules of this online short course.
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
Demystifying the Internet of Things
Module 2
Leading IoT: Levels of mastery
Module 3
Leadership capabilities
Module 4
An overview of IoT technologies
Module 5
Aligning IoT and strategy
Module 6
Creating an IoT roadmap for the future
Program delivery
Duration
- 6 weeks Excluding orientation
- 6–8 hours per week Self-paced learning online
Tuition
Total Tuition Fee :£2049
Qualification
Earn a certificate of completion from MIT Sloan
Explore the business opportunities offered by IoT implementation and earn an official digital certificate of completion from MIT Sloan.
This program also counts toward an MIT Sloan Executive Certificate, which you can earn upon completion of four programs where at least three of the four come from your chosen certificate track and at least one is completed in person. Find full details here.
What will set you apart
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with:
- A roadmap for the real-world implementation of IoT in your business.
- The ability to assess the state of leadership and technology integration in your company, and find opportunities to unite them for a strategic advantage.
- An understanding of the ways you can use IoT technologies on an organizational level to improve productivity.
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