Offered
Clayton First semester 2008 (Day)
Synopsis
This unit incorporates organisational, inter-organisational and foundational technological issues in e-Business systems. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of trading systems so they can be better placed within an e-Business context. Various types of e-business models are discussed. Contents and processes involved in e-business planning and strategy development are reviewed. Ways to manage changes caused by e-business initiatives are discussed. Electronic auctions and their relationships with business procurement processes are discussed. Security mechanisms safeguarding e-business transactions are reviewed.
Objectives
- Knowledge - A knowledge of various types of e-business models adopted by organisations.
- Comprehension - To understand how e-Business projects facilitate trading processes found in organisations, the role of strategic planning to e-Business initiatives, and the basics of various types of web-enabled auction strategies and how they relate to electronic procurement projects undertaken by organisations.
- Application - To develop an ability to identify and manage changes caused by introducing e-Business initiatives.
- Analysis - To develop an ability to select appropriate e-Business projects to business
- Valuing - To develop a professional attitude towards the management and development of e-Business projects.
- Set -To develop the skills for preparing e-business strategy in alignment with business goals.
Assessment
Examination 60%. Assignments: 40%. Students must pass the examination in order to pass the unit.
Contact hours
4 x contact hrs/week
Prerequisites
Completetion of 12 points from FIT.
Prohibitions
BUS2710