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307766 (v.2) New Paradigms in e-Business 401


 

Area:

School of Information Systems

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Opportunities for using the internet, worldwide web, telecommunication systems, distributed and virtual business systems in global business contexts. The understanding of information and communication technologies in international business and their effects on strategy, tactics, competitive actions, organisational structures and governance. The creation of international information systems - particularly inter-organisational systems - including analysis and planning methods, project management procedures and management of change in diverse cultural settings. Emerging forms of international enterprises based on the use of information systems and communication technologies.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Encourage negotiation, communication and interaction between and among 'analysts' and 'clients', who are concerned with global internet and electronic businesses and products. Obtain and understand business stakeholders' requirements in the investigation of practices, processes, theories and methods associated with the use of information technologies in the structure, governance and decision making of enterprises. (This will involve the study of information processing infrastructures that must exist for business enterprises to understand the scale and scope of information systems and how they are used in business decision making and strategy formulation.) Understand how project management,business systems and a selection of relevant analytical tools may be used together to construct effective electronic business plans.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Lawrence E., Newton S., Corbitt B., Lawrence J., Dann S. and Thanasankit R., (2003), 'Internet Commerce - Digital Models for Business', 3nd ed., Wiley. ** with Australian examples **. Sandow K. and Corbitt G., (2001), 'Enterprise Integration', Wiley. Amor D., (2000), 'The E-business Revolution - Living and Working in an Interconnected World', Prentice Hall. Schnieder G. and Perry J., (2000), 'Electronic Commerce', Cambridge, Thomson Learning. O'Brien T., (2000), 'E-Commerce Handbook', Melbourne, Tri-ObiProductions. - also available via www.webstrategy.com.au. Benson S. and Standing C., (2002), 'Information Systems - A Business Approach', Wiley. Palvia P.C., Palvia S.C. and Roche E.M., (1996), 'Global Information Technology and Systems Management - Key Issues and Trends', Ivy League Publishing.

Unit Texts:

Turban E., Lee J., King D., Warkentin M. and Chung H., (2002), 'Electronic Commerce - A Managerial Perspective', 2nd ed., Prentice Hall.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Written Reports 50%, Examination 40%, Presentation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 20300 Information Systems (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Categorised  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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