Lecture material will capture topical issues and best practice case studies.
The practical nature of the module is emphasised by the provision of practical tutorial sessions each week and an assignment which reflects all the elements of the module.
Using the capabilities of a browser on the Internet, you will learn how to develop and implement E-Commerce from a server and client side perspective. Applications for supporting electronic commerce will be learnt using tutorials based on a suitable E-Commerce package.
Normally one lecture, one tutorial and one workshop session per week.
(1:n) (1:25)2 (1:n)

1. Awareness of the technology required for e-business
2. Creating an E-Commerce strategy
3. Understanding the differences between Business to Consumer(B to C) e-business and Business to Business(B to B) e-business
4. E-procurement issues
5. Understanding of security methods including payment process; validation and authorisation, security
6. Analysis of the emerging technologies in all aspects of E-Commerce
7. Evaluation of the implications of legislative developments

Examination 2 hours 50% (Learning outcomes 1-4)
Assignment (50%) A comparative review of (at least) two related aspects of E-commerce (e.g. two on-line auction sites) and M-Commerce technology (3000 words) (Learning outcomes 1 and 2).

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E-Business: Principles and Practice, Jennifer Rowley, Palgrave 2002, ISBN 0-333-94914-5

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Web site development software such as Dreamweaver