Online Courses Handbook 2003

296515 v.2 Master of Commerce (Electronic Commerce)

Introduction
This course focuses on the use, management, application and exploitation of computing and communications based technologies that make up the so-called 'information superhighway' and examines the ways in which these technologies can be used to facilitate or enable business processes - in particular those processes involving local, regional and global information exchange between individuals, and within and between groups or organisations. Graduates of this course will be able to take leadership roles in the introduction of these Internet-based business and management practices into a wide variety of professional work-place situations.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelors degree or postgraduate qualification from a recognised Australian or international university or an equivalent qualification.

Specific Requirements
As far as possible the course will be supported electronically with each student required to have access to a home or office personal computer with connections to the Internet.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This course is of two years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all of the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Electronic Commerce) may apply for graduation in that award, subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Additional Course Expenses
As far as possible the course will be supported electronically with each student required to have access to a home or office personal computer with connections to the Internet. Students may incur a cost for personal Internet access.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

11467 v.2 Information Technology Dissertation 696 3.0 100.0

OR

11658 v.2 # Business Dissertation (Information Systems) 693 3.0 50.0

OR

11659 v.2 * Business Dissertation (Information Systems) 694 3.0 50.0

11736 v.2 Systems Development 501 4.0 25.0

12032 v.3 Electronic Commerce (Internet Functions and Facilities) 501 4.0 25.0

13012 v.2 Electronic Commerce (Electronic Meeting Systems) 502 3.0 25.0

13013 v.2 Electronic Commerce (Electronic Commerce Technologies) 503 5.0 25.0

13014 v.2 Electronic Commerce (Business Applications) 504 3.0 25.0

13036 v.3 Electronic Commerce (Global Information Systems) 602 3.0 25.0

13037 v.2 Electronic Commerce (Web Site Management) 603 3.0 25.0

5721 v.8 Business Research Project 595 3.0 25.0

5758 v.6 International Management 675 3.0 25.0

SELECT 3 OPTIONS 75.0

400.0

Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits

11660 v.2 Business Dissertation (Information Systems) 695 3.0 25.0

11661 v.2 Business Dissertation (Information Systems) 696 3.0 25.0

11750 v.2 Information Management 602 3.0 25.0

12285 v.4 Global Business 650 3.0 25.0

13038 v.2 Electronic Commerce (Internet Security) 604 3.0 25.0

# Taken in conjunction with Business Dissertation 694 (11659)

* Taken in conjunction with Business Dissertation 693 (11658)