13014 (v.3) Electronic Commerce (Business Applications) 504

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Area:	School of Information Systems
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Laboratory:	1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly
Seminar:	1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	12032 (v.5) Internet Fundamentals 501 or any previous version AND 13013 (v.4) Enterprise Network Infrastructure 501 or any previous version
Syllabus:	An introduction to, and overview of, electronic commerce applications, including organisational forms - traditional, distributed, virtual, regional, global, distributed multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural work teams, business process design, electroniccommerce enabled business applications including accounting, banking, marketing, retailing and share trading, issues including the legal framework, security, telecommuting, cultural differences, ethics, societal impacts and technology transfer.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Used web interface and database software to build a small web application for a business. Understood the business implications of e-commerce applications from a variety of perspectives. Identified opportunities for improving existing business processes using electronic commerce.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Westland, C. J. and Clark, H. K. (2000), Global Electronic Commerce, Theory and Case Studies. Clinical Practice. New York, MIT Press Cambridge. Farhoomand, A. and Lovelock, P. (2001), Global E-Commerce, Text and Cases.Clinical Practice. New York, Prentice Hall.
Unit Texts:	Turban, E. King, D. Lee, J. Warkentin, M. Chung, M. (2002), Electronic Commerce, A managerial Perspective. New York, Prentice Hall.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Continuous Assessment 50%. Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.