IMS3280

Electronic commerce (6 points)

(IT)

Leader: T Thanasankit

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2003 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2003 (Evening)
Caulfield First semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (Evening)

Synopsis: The subject provides a study of the theory and nature of electronic commerce, and in particular Internet commerce. Topics include: electronic commerce definitions and taxonomies; key business issues (such as disintermediation, the marketspace, security, and mass customisation); new organizational forms; electronic commerce and supply chain management; key technologies and applications; product numbering/bar-coding; Electronic Data Interchange; Internet EDI; electronic payment systems. electronic commerce in action: banking, retailing, manufacturing, online publishing.

Assessment: Examination: 50% + Assignment: 30% + Syndicate work: 20%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: CSE1205, IMS1002, SYS2001, SYS2168, SYS3002 or equivalent

Prohibitions: SYS4280, IMS5007, SYS3280