Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Information Technology
Offered	Clayton First semester 2011 (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

At the completion of this unit students will have -
A knowledge and understanding of:

• various types of e-business models adopted by organisations;
• 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.

Developed attitudes that enable them to:

• develop an ability to identify and manage changes caused by introducing e-Business initiatives;
• develop an ability to select appropriate e-Business projects to business.

Demonstrated the communication skills necessary to:

• develop a professional attitude towards the management and development of e-Business projects;
• develop the skills for preparing e-business strategy in alignment with business goals.

Assessment

Examination (2 hours): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Mahbubur Rahim

Contact hours

2 hrs lectures/wk, 2 hrs laboratories/wk

Prerequisites

Completion of 12 points from FIT

Prohibitions

BUS2710

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/fit3009