ECX2123

Economics of information technology and electronic commerce ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Berwick: Dr Gennadi Kazakevitch; Caulfield: To be advised; Malaysia: Dr Ergun Dogan

Offered:
Berwick First semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2006 (OCL)
Malaysia First semester 2006 (Day)
Singapore First semester 2006 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit examines the contribution of information and electronic commerce technologies and products in a range of oranisational contexts and the means of assessing the impact of these technologies and products using both qualitative and quantitative measures. Topics to be covered include: IT and EC products, costs, pricing and impact; frameworks for decision making; impact on monetary and payment systems; risk analysis; project justification; cost management; financial guidelines; system evaluation measures and estimates of benefits.

Assessment: Major essay (4000 words): 40% + Examination (2 hours): 60%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: ECW1101 or ECF1100

Prohibitions: ECW2123