BEW1601

Introduction to electronic commerce

(BUS)

Mr Bob Thompson, Malaysia: Mr Thomas O'Daniel

6 points + First and second semester + 3-4 hours per week + OCDL, Gippsland, Malaysia, Singapore

Synopsis: Introduction to electronic commerce and its enabling technologies including email, EDI, EFT, bar-coding, electronic catalogues, smart cards and CALS. Associated electronic processes and systems including on-line business, the Internet and World Wide Web (WWW). Other issues include international standards, ethics, privacy, accounting, legal and security issues; the impact on the workplace; corporate, national and global information infrastructures; aligning information technology to business strategy; electronic marketing worldwide; internationalisation, government policies, strategies and leadership.

Assessment: Practicing electronic commerce: 20% + Assignment 1 (research report - 2500 words): 30% + Examination (3 hours): 50%