BEG9671

Information exchange technologies and processes

(BUS)

Not offered in 2001

6 points + Gippsland, distance + 12 hours per week + First and second semester + Prerequisite: BEG9601

Synopsis: Electronic commerce concepts, standards and technologies. Principles of EDI development and the implementation of standards. Forms of data, structural data, networking, IT and electronic commerce infrastructure. EDI practices using email and the Internet. Implementation planning for electronic commerce applications and information exchange processes, justifications for implementation and cost benefit analysis practices. Critical issues in electronic commerce and information exchange processes, the integration of strategies and exploitation of electronic commerce.

Assessment: Assignment 1 (essay - 2000 words): 20% + Assignment 2 (research report - 2000 and 2500 words): 20% + EDI practice exercises: 20% + Examination (3 hours): 40%