Master of Management Studies (M.M.S) IoT Cloud Computing and Virtualization for Business Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

Course objectives

• 1 To introduce emerging technologies such as IoT, cloud computing, and virtualization and their business applications.
• 2 To equip students with conceptual and technical knowledge to evaluate digital infrastructure solutions.
• 3 To develop analytical capabilities for designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective digital ecosystems.
• 4 To foster understanding of integration challenges, data management, and service deployment models.
• 5 To cultivate strategic insights into the competitive advantages offered by these technologies across industries.

Course outcomes

• CO1: To provide an in-depth understanding of IoT, cloud computing, and virtualization with a business perspective.
• CO2: To analyse real-world applications of these technologies across different industries.
• CO3: To identify business opportunities and challenges in implementing IoT and cloud- based solutions.
• CO4: To evaluate cost, security, and efficiency factors in adopting these technologies.
• CO5: To develop strategic insights into leveraging IoT, cloud, and virtualization for competitive business advantages.

Unit 1 CO1 · 12 hours

Introduction to IoT and Cloud Computing - Definition and evolution of IoT & cloud computing, Key characteristics & differences from traditional computing, Business drivers behind IoT & cloud adoption, IoT Ecosystem: Sensors, actuators, networks, cloud platforms, IoT network protocols (Wi-Fi, LPWAN, 5G, Bluetooth, Zigbee), Cloud models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS & deployment strategies

Unit 2 CO2, CO5 · 10 hours

IoT for Business and Industry Applications - IoT in Industry 4.0 & Smart Manufacturing, IoT in Retail & Customer Engagement, IoT in Healthcare & Smart Cities, IOT use in across the sector

Unit 3 CO3, CO4 · 10 hours

Cloud Computing for Business Transformation - Cloud adoption strategies & challenges, Cloud- based business applications (ERP, CRM, HRMS), Hybrid & multi-cloud strategies

Unit 4 CO2, CO3 · 10 hours

Virtualization Technologies & Business Efficiency - Fundamentals of virtualization (VMs, containers, hypervisors), Virtualization in cloud computing & VDI, Cost & performance benefits of virtualization, Virtualization challenges & best practices with case studies

Unit 5 CO3, CO5 · 10 hours

IoT and Cloud Integration for Smart Business - IoT-Cloud convergence & cloud IoT platforms, Edge & Fog computing for business applications, AI-driven IoT solutions & predictive analytics, IoT & Cloud in supply chains & logistics with case studies

Unit 6 CO4, CO5 · 08 hours

Emerging Trends, Risks & Future with related case studies- Future trends: 5G IoT, blockchain, quantum computing, Business risks & security challenges, Sustainability & green computing in IoT & cloud

Textbooks

• 1 Internet of Things: Principles and Paradigms | Rajkumar Buyya, Amir Vahid Dastjerdi | Morgan Kaufmann
• 2 Internet of Things: A Hands-on Approach | Arshdeep Bahga, Vijay Madisetti | Universities Press
• 3 Cloud Computing: Concepts, Technology & Architecture | Thomas Erl, Zaigham Mahmood, Ricardo Puttini | Prentice Hall
• 4 Cloud Computing | Dr. Kumar Saurabh | Wiley India

Reference Books

• 1 Virtualization Technologies: A Complete Guide | Gerardus Blokdyk | Emereo Publishing
• 2 Cloud Computing Bible | Barrie Sosinsky | Wiley
• 3 Mastering Cloud Computing: Foundations and Applications Programming | Rajkumar Buyya, Christian Vecchiola, S. Thamarai Selvi | McGraw Hill Education India
• 4 Architecting the Internet of Things | Dieter Uckelmann, Mark Harrison, Florian Michahelles | Springer
• 5 IoT Fundamentals: Networking Technologies, Protocols, and Use Cases for the Internet of Things | David Hanes, Gonzalo Salgueiro, Patrick Grossetete, Rob Barton, Jerome Henry | Cisco Press