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

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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.
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:	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.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y