FIT3009 - e-Business systems

Leader: Dr. Mahbubur Rahim

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

1. Knowledge - A knowledge of various types of e-business models adopted by organisations.

2. 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.

3. Application - To develop an ability to identify and manage changes caused by introducing e-Business initiatives.

4. Analysis - To develop an ability to select appropriate e-Business projects to business

5. Valuing - To develop a professional attitude towards the management and development of e-Business projects.

6. 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