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 practical session per week.

This module normally runs in study period 1.

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. Applying E-Commerce tools to develop a shopping basket using a development package
6. Understanding of security methods including payment process; validation and authorisation, security
7. Analysis of the emerging technologies in all aspects of E-Commerce
8. Evaluation of the implications of legislative developments

Shop @ssistant from the The Floyd Consultancy or similar software
Web site development software such as Dreamweaver

Examination 1.5 hours 50% (LOs 1,2, 4, 5)
Application Development 50% (LO 3) - development of an E-commerce prototype using Shop @ssistant or similar shopping cart package software, appraisal of design decisions etc.

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