GCO5801

Trading systems and electronic commerce ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: I Gondal

Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2006 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2006 (OCL)
Thailand Second semester 2006 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit looks at how computer systems and technologies can be used to automate and control the process of trading. Topics include: Applications of information systems to trading of goods and services. Computerisation of operational systems: purchasing, sales, dispatching, receiving, accounts payable, accounts receivable and inventory control. Automation of the exchange of business data. EC technologies including bar coding, electronic data interchange (EDI), point of sale systems (POS), electronic funds transfer (EFT), data encryption and role of standards in data management practice. EC and Just-in-Time, vendor managed inventory and other supply chain reforms.

Assessment: Assignment: 30% + Examination (2 hours): 70%

Contact Hours: First and Summer semester

Prohibitions: BUS4020