Introduction to e-Business

Course aim

The course is designed to introduce students to the concepts and practices of eBusiness and eCommerce by promoting a clear understanding of business fundamentals, technology opportunities and associated social issues.

Course content

The impact of strategic change and E-Business, Models for E-business; impact of internet technology on the value chain; the importance of logistics to e-business; impact on organisational communication and change; identification of internet technologies; web site implementation issues, issues surrounding internet payment and transaction systems (including security); promotion of e-businesses; relevant legal frameworks and impact of legislation; new forms of business and business applications; future trends.

Textbook(s)

Schneider, G.P. 2013, Electronic Commerce, 10th edition, Cengage Learning, Boston

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Workshop	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	N/A x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Workshop	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Workshop	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Examination, Group project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.