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CASE STUDIES IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND INDUSTRY

Vittorio SCARANO CASE STUDIES IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND INDUSTRY

0522700014
COMPUTER SCIENCE
EQF7
CYBERSECURITY AND CLOUD TECHNOLOGIES
2025/2026

YEAR OF COURSE 2
YEAR OF DIDACTIC SYSTEM 2023
SPRING SEMESTER
CFUHOURSACTIVITY
324LESSONS
324LAB
FILOMENA FERRUCCI T Curriculum
ANTONIO GUERRIERO Curriculum
VITTORIO SCARANO Curriculum
VINCENZO DEUFEMIA Curriculum
Objectives
The course aims to deepen the students' knowledge thanks to the study of practical cases both in the public administration and in the industry.

Knowledge and understanding
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have knowledge and understanding of:
• The typical problems (with particular attention to security) deriving from the use of cloud systems in the public administration and the related solutions and best practices;
• issues that do not favor the use of the cloud, especially in public administration;
• the typical problems (with particular attention to security) deriving from the use of cloud systems in the industry and the related solutions and best practices;
• the opportunities and benefits in using the use of the cloud in the PA and in industry.

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
After successfully completing the course, the student will be able to:
• identify and apply specific solutions suitable for the public administration;
• identify and apply specific solutions suitable for the industry.

Making judgements
After successfully completing the course, the student will be able to:
• think critically and question design and implementation choices;
• develop autonomous and independent reasoning and reflections taking into account regulatory references, standards and ethical considerations;
• critically evaluate positive and negative aspects of solutions

Communication skills
After successfully completing the course, the student will be able to:
• work in a group with adequate relational and decision-making skills;
• communicate clearly and effectively, in written and oral form, to convey knowledge, ideas, problems, solutions and the underlying rationale, adapting the methods of expression to the cultural and professional characteristics of the recipients of the communication

Learning skills
After successfully completing the course, the student will be able to:
organize their ideas in a critical and systematic way.
Prerequisites
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE FUNDAMENTAL ASPECTS RELATED TO CLOUD COMPUTING, CYBERSECURITY, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Contents
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO CASE STUDIES IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (PA) AND INDUSTRY

COURSE PRESENTATION AND OBJECTIVES
METHODOLOGY FOR CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
DIFFERENCES AND SIMILARITIES BETWEEN PA AND INDUSTRY IN CLOUD ADOPTION

MODULE 2: CLOUD COMPUTING IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (PA)

CASE STUDIES OF SUCCESSFUL AND UNSUCCESSFUL CLOUD ADOPTION IN PA
SPECIFIC ISSUES IN PA (E.G., REGULATORY CONSTRAINTS, RESISTANCE TO CHANGE)
ADOPTED SOLUTIONS AND BEST PRACTICES
ANALYSIS OF BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES FROM CLOUD ADOPTION IN PA

MODULE 3: CLOUD COMPUTING IN INDUSTRY

CASE STUDIES OF SUCCESSFUL AND UNSUCCESSFUL CLOUD ADOPTION IN INDUSTRY
SPECIFIC CHALLENGES IN INDUSTRY (E.G., COMPETITIVENESS, TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION)
ADOPTED SOLUTIONS AND BEST PRACTICES
ANALYSIS OF BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES FROM CLOUD ADOPTION IN INDUSTRY

MODULE 4: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN PA AND INDUSTRY

COMPARISON OF ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS IN BOTH SECTORS
LESSONS LEARNED FROM CASE STUDIES
ADAPTATION OF SOLUTIONS FROM ONE CONTEXT TO ANOTHER

MODULE 5: ETHICAL AND REGULATORY ASPECTS IN CASE STUDIES

ETHICAL IMPACTS OF CLOUD COMPUTING IN ANALYZED CASE STUDIES
REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS SPECIFIC TO PA AND INDUSTRY
DISCUSSION ON RELEVANT STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
Teaching Methods
THE COURSE WILL BE ORGANIZED WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF EXPERTS FROM PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND COMPANIES. THE MAIN TEACHING METHODOLOGIES ARE:
PARTICIPATORY LECTURES: STRUCTURED PRESENTATIONS BY THE INSTRUCTOR TO INTRODUCE FUNDAMENTAL THEORETICAL CONCEPTS AND PROVIDE A FRAMEWORK FOR CASE STUDY ANALYSIS.

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS: INTERACTIVE SESSIONS WITH INDUSTRY EXPERTS, WHICH MAY INCLUDE PRESENTATIONS, PRACTICAL EXERCISES, AND GROUP DISCUSSIONS. THESE SESSIONS OFFER A PRACTICAL AND UPDATED PERSPECTIVE ON CURRENT ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS, STIMULATING ACTIVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT.

CASE STUDY ANALYSIS AND GUIDED DISCUSSIONS: DETAILED EXAMINATION OF REAL CASE STUDIES FROM PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND INDUSTRY, WITH STRUCTURED DISCUSSIONS LED BY THE INSTRUCTOR, ENCOURAGING STUDENTS TO SHARE THEIR OPINIONS AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE CASE STUDIES DISCUSSED.

GROUP WORK: STUDENTS WORK IN GROUPS TO ANALYZE A CASE STUDY, DEVELOP SOLUTIONS, AND PRESENT THEIR FINDINGS.
Verification of learning
THE EXAM CONSISTS OF THE COMPLETION OF A GROUP PROJECT AND ITS DISCUSSION, AS WELL AS THE COMPLETION OF A WRITTEN TEST. THE GRADE WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE AVERAGE OF THE EVALUATIONS ASSIGNED TO THE PROJECT, ITS DISCUSSION, AND THE WRITTEN TEST. TWO BONUS POINTS ARE AWARDED FOR ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN CLASS.

WRITTEN TEST: A SERIES OF OPEN-ENDED AND/OR CLOSED-ENDED QUESTIONS TO ASSESS THE ABILITY TO ANALYZE CASE STUDIES AND APPLY BEST PRACTICES DISCUSSED DURING THE COURSE.

GROUP PROJECT: STUDENTS WILL PREPARE A DETAILED REPORT ON A SPECIFIC CASE STUDY, ANALYZING ISSUES, ADOPTED SOLUTIONS, AND OUTCOMES ACHIEVED. THEY WILL ALSO PRESENT THE PROJECT. EVALUATION WILL FOCUS ON ANALYTICAL SKILLS, COMMUNICATION ABILITIES, INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTION, AND TEAMWORK CAPABILITIES.
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