Module Descriptors
E-COMMERCE
COIS50865
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Tomasz Bosakowski
Email: T.Bosakowski@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
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).
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Texts
E-Business: Principles and Practice, Jennifer Rowley, Palgrave 2002, ISBN 0-333-94914-5
Module Resources
Shop @ssistant from the The Floyd Consultancy or similar software
Web site development software such as Dreamweaver
Web site development software such as Dreamweaver
Module Learning Strategies
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)
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)
Module Indicative Content
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
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