MKW1601

Introduction to e-business ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Samir Gupta, Malaysia: Mr Thomas O'Daniel

Offered:
Berwick First semester 2006 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2006 (OCL)
Malaysia First semester 2006 (Day)
Singapore First semester 2006 (OCL)
Malaysia SA-02 2006 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2006 (Day)
Malaysia Summer 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Introduction to E Business 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: Assignment(s): 50% + Examination (3 hours): 50%

Contact Hours: 3 Hours class contact or equivalent per week

Prohibitions: BEW1601