Provide a complete introduction to the world of electronic business, 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.

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

Case Study Review, Critiques, and In-Class Presentation (Individual) – 20%

In-Class Discussion and Debate – 10%

Assignment 1 – Case Study (Individual) – 30%

Assignment 2 – Project (Group) – 40%

Total 100%

Students taking this course are expected to commit at least 9 hours a week to completing the work. This will include:

• 2 hour a week: lecture and discussion
• 2 hours a week: tutorials
• 5 hours a week: reading, research, writing and assignment preparation

At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree

It will be assumed that students have undertaken a first course in information systems and are familiar with computerised systems in general as well as the use of the Windows PC operating system and standard office automation software.

There are no specified prerequisites for this course.

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