The free software programme was designed because of the need for qualified free software staff. The demand for qualified professionals is on the rise, since the use of free software as opposed to proprietary software is increasing by the day. Although this technology is used mainly in business, many governments, universities and institutions all over the world are beginning to study the possibility.
In Spain, implementation of this technology over proprietary options could lead to considerable savings in information systems. The European Union has also recommended the performance of studies to evaluate the use of free software as an alternative to proprietary software. One of the reasons put forward for this by the European Union is that general unfamiliarity with software source code means that its real purpose cannot be audited. This could seriously compromise the security of some countries, leaving it in the hands of the companies that create proprietary programs. In the context of this global reality, we have designed this programme, which offers students a range of possibilities depending on their professional profile and interests.
Moreover, conscious of the importance of breaking down barriers to knowledge, the UOC publishes many of the materials for this programme under free licences.
- Analyse case studies of applications developed using the free software model.
- Discover the relevant economic factors associated with software.
- Know the different business models used in the software industry.
- Know the business models associated with free software.
- Analyse cases of free software use in the private sector.
- Analyse real case studies of migration to free software in the private sector.
- Be aware of the economic, technical and legal factors involved in setting up a business that offers free software services and products.
- Be able to draw up a plan to set up a private business related to free software.
- Be familiar with the software needs of the public sector.
- Know the repercussions of the software in the public sector (use of confidential data, data persistence requirements, legislation).
- Analyse real case studies of free software migration in public authorities.
- Be able to draw up a plan to migrate public authorities to free software.
List of topics
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Free software in the public sector
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Economic aspects and free software business models
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Price
895 euros
Consult the financial aid that the UOC offers to international students.
The programme fees should be confirmed on enrolment.
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