306-316 Electronic Commerce

Students may not gain credit for both 306-316 Electronic Commerce and 615-252 Electronic Commerce.

306-207 Enterprise Information Systems or 306-209 Management Information Systems.

Electronic commerce is changing existing industry structure and business relationships. This subject will examine information and communications technology (ICT) as an enabler for e-commerce, including discussion of security and privacy concerns. Models of ICT support for basic transactions and richer forms of business collaboration will be created. These models enable different types of business relationships to be considered and evaluated, with a focus on the role of electronic information exchange in creating value.

• High level of development: oral communication; written communication; collaborative learning; team work; interpretation and analysis; synthesis of data and other information; use of computer software; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; receptiveness to alternative ideas.

• Moderate level of development: problem solving; application of theory to practice; critical thinking.

• Some level of development: evaluation of data and other information.

A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (50%) and two assignments with computer-based and modelling components equivalent to 5000 words (50%).

To be advised.