This course provides 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.

On satisfying the requirements for this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Explain the basics of managerial and technical requirement of operating an e-Business system
2. Report the issues surrounding e-business and its various application in contemporary context
3. Develop a new online e-Business system
4. Participate and work in a team environment
5. Do limited research, evaluation and critical analysis of existing e-Business system

• Article Reivew and in-class presentation (group) 20%
• Presentation, discussions and reflections 15%
• Assignment 30%
• Examination 35%

Students taking this course are expected to commit at least 10 hours per week to completing the work. This will include 3 hours per week in class and at least 7 hours a week on average (including non-teaching weeks) on course reading, research, writing and assignment work.

INFS1001/2012 Business Information Systems or COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms or equivalent knowledge with coordinator's approval. Knowledge of Web technology is an added advantage for this course.

Incompatible with INFS3060 Electronic Commerce.

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