CSM8710 - THE ENVIRONMENT OF E-COMMERCE

Module Identifier	CSM8710
Module Title	THE ENVIRONMENT OF E-COMMERCE
Academic Year	2002/2003
Co-ordinator	Mr Frank Bott
Semester	Semester 1
Mutually Exclusive	Only available as part of approved masters schemes in the School of Management and Business
Course delivery	Lecture	20 lectures
Assessment	Semester Exam	2 Hours	100%
	Supplementary Exam	2 Hours	100%

Learning outcomes

On completion of the module, the students will be able to take proper account of:

issues being currently addressed by researchers;
the applicability of standards;
the constraints imposed and the opportunities afforded by current technology;
the issues to be discussed when commissioning Internet content and applications

Brief description

This module is concerned primarily with the technology of modern communications systems and, in particular the Internet. It is not intended to inculcate a deep technical understanding of the field but rather to provide an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of current technology, particularly as it affects e-commerce. The module also discusses likely developments over the next few years.

Reading Lists

Books
** Recommended Text
Chan, Lee, Dillon and Chang. (2001) E-Commerce: Fundamentals and Applications. Wiley
Turban, King, Lee, Warkenton and Chung. (2002) Electronic Commerce: A Managerial Perspective. Prentice Hall