Information systems and technologies in electronic commerce
Lecturer to be advised
6 points
* 3-4 hours per week
* First, second, summer semester ,
distance
* Prerequisite: GBU8058
Objectives On completion of the subject students will have understood and critically evaluated the theoretical bases of systems analysis and design; evaluated the extension of systems theories into the application and implementation of strategies for problem solving in electronic commerce; undertaken an analysis of a problematic situation in electronic commerce and used information systems analysis and design to develop strategies to support the analysis and develop implementation processes; applied management theories to the development of information and communication networks and resolve implementation problems using strategic thinking; and developed solutions to security, authentication and standards issues in strategically implementing electronic commerce.
Synopsis This subject will provide an advanced treatment of the theoretical concepts and constructs that underpin electronic commerce, building upon the introduction to these in GBU8058 and in GBU8060. The theoretical concepts and models which will be described and analysed will also be applied to the practical application of electronic commerce in business and other organisations. The subject will focus on systems theory and the theoretical bases of systems analysis and design, on the systems lifecycle examining the various phases involved, the necessity to maintain a focus on end product and resource requirements for system implementation. The subject will also extend the theoretical bases of strategic systems theory by examining information systems analysis and design and relating those to patterns of electronic commerce implementation and the development of strategies in resolving IT and electronic commerce problems in organisations, and will extend an earlier treatment of the management of information and the management of telecommunications. Strategies will be examined to deal with security, authentication and validation mechanisms in electronic commerce and will extend students knowledge of information systems networks and infrastructure.
Assessment Assignment 1 (2000 words): 20%
* Assignment 2 (2000
words): 20%
* Examination (3 hours): 60%
Prescribed texts
A reading list will be supplied in the study package. A book of selected readings will be provided with the study book. There are no prescribed texts.
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