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INFS7002 E-Business Systems

Offered By School of Accounting & Business Info Systems
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Information Systems
Offered in Second Semester, 2010 and Second Semester, 2011
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description Provide a complete introduction to the world of electronic commerce, with a balanced coverage of business and technical topics. Students are introduced to both the theory and practice of doing business over the Internet and the World Wide Web. Topics covered include: infrastructure, tools, software, on-line payment methods, Web design issues and an introduction to various business models.
Learning Outcomes By the end of this course, students are expected to have attained a knowledge of or proficiency in the following areas:
  • Web engineering and its associated evaluation
  • E-Business models, infrastructure and software
  • The context in which e-business is conducted and be able to explain the likely impact of external forces on e-business outcomes
Indicative Assessment The assessment for this course will negotiated with students, but is likely to include multiple major pieces of assessment due throughout the teaching period.
Workload

Teaching for this course is likely to be in the format of one 3 hour seminar per week; however, enrolment numbers may dictate that it be run differently. Students will also be expected to put in up to 5 hours of their own time outside of class focussing on individual research.

Course Classification(s) TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.
Areas of Interest Business Information Systems
Eligibility At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree
Prescribed Texts

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Preliminary Reading

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Indicative Reading List

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Programs Master of Business, Master of Commerce, Master of Information Systems Studies, and Master of Business Information Systems
Other Information

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The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.

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