A work-based assignment (2500 words) which will explore the technological requirements of the students business and the approach to e-business (60%) (LOs 1-4)

A Reflective Journal (40%) detailing the process and assumptions in preparing the forecast (LO 1)

The learning strategy of this module requires students to commit 300 learning hours comprising 48 hours of class support and 252 hours of independent and self-directed study.

As guidance, students may typically be expected to allocate the hours indicated below to the following activities during independent and self-directed study time;
Reading and preparation for class contact (64);worked based learning (64); additional research & reading (24); preparation of coursework assignments (100)

Action Learning Sets will be utilised, as part of the independent learning time, where students will have the opportunity to look at the real problems which concern them, rather than considering hypothetical ones. They will also enable students to make commitments to action which they would not necessarily be in a position to do after having listened to a lecture or seminar, or as an individual working in isolation.

The University Library and learning resources
Electronic data bases such as Athens and EBSCO

Holden G.(2005), Starting an online Business for Dummies, USA, Hungry Minds Inc.
Reynolds J. & Mofazali R. (2004) The Complete E-Commerce Book, R&D

This module will explore the significance of technology and e-business to the operation and success of modern businesses, including:

ICT in a small business
Exploiting e-commerce
Using the web as a business tool
Data protection and legislation
Communications, applications and data storage
IT security and risk, including staff issues