CIS 463 - E-Commerce Technology Management: Syllabus

Instructor Information

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Course Title

CIS 463 - E-Commerce Technology Management

Course Description

This course introduces the main concepts underlying E-Commerce. It covers a broad spectrum of E-commerce essentials from a global point of view. Special attention is given to the most recent developments in online behavior in our business, academic, and personal lives.

Prerequisite Courses

CIS 455 Management Information Systems

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, learners should be able to:

  1. Explain the structure, mechanisms, economics, and impacts of e-marketplaces.
  2. Describe the different business models of electronic retailing and their applications in e- commerce.
  3. Analyze how consumer behavior, market research, and advertising affect ecommerce operations.
  4. Compare innovative e-commerce systems such as e-government, m-commerce, elearning, consumer-to-consumer, and collaborative commerce.
  5. Discuss the importance of the Web 2.0 revolution, social and business networks, and mobile computing to e-commerce.
  6. Identify the major technologies and methods for securing e-commerce technologies.
  7. Formulate the e-commerce strategy, justification, and implementation for an identified business.
  8. Develop an e-commerce business plan.

Course Materials

Required Texts

Turban, E., King, D., Lang, J., (2011). Introduction to E-Commerce 3rd edition. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall ISBN-13: 9780136109235

Required Resources

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Technology Tools

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Pre-Assignment

Online Format: Sign on to WorldClass (Home Page) and become familiar with the course navigation of the Online Curriculum. Complete the assigned readings in the Course Activities and Assignments table below for Week

Classroom-based Format: Complete the assigned readings in the Course Activities and Assignments table below for Week

Pre-Assignment Due Dates

Classroom-based Format: This assignment is due the first night of class.

Online Format: The instructor will specify the due date for this assignment.

Course Assignments and Activities

Assignments for Online Course
Week Readings Graded Assignments or Assessments (Percentage)
1: E-Commerce and EMarketplace

Turban, E. (2011). Chapter 1: Overview of ecommerce

Turban, E. (2011). Chapter 2: E- Marketplaces: Mechanisms, Tools, and Impacts of e- commerce

From the Expert: The History of the Internet and the World Wide Web

Introductions – initial response required by Wednesday of Week 1

Discussions Questions

2: Online Consumer Behavior

Turban, E. (2011). Chapter 3: Retailing in Electronic

Commerce: Products and Services

Turban, E. (2011). Chapter 4: Online Consumer Behavior,

Discussion Questions

Quiz 1

3: Business-to-Business E-Commerce

Turban, E. (2011). Chapter 5: B2B ECommerce

From the Expert: Business-to- Business ECommerce

Discussions Questions

Written Assignment: Business Plan – Part 1

4: Other E-Commerce Models and Applications

Turban, E. (2011). Chapter 6: Innovative EC Systems: From E- Government and ELearning to C2C ECommerce and Collaborative Commerce

Turban, E. (2011). Chapter 7: The Web 2.0 Environment and Social Networks

From the Experts – Other E- Commerce Models and Applications

Discussions Questions

Quiz 2

5: Mobile Commerce and E-Commerce Security

Turban, E. (2011). Chapter 8: Mobile Computing and Commerce

Turban, E. (2011). Chapter 9: E- Commerce Security and Fraud Protection

From the Expert: Mobile Commerce and ECommerce Security

Discussion Questions

Written Assignment: Business Plan – Part 2

6: E-Commerce Payment Systems, Strategy, Justification and Global Implementation

Turban, E. (2011). Chapter 10: Electronic Commerce Payment Systems

Turban, E. (2011). Chapter 11: EC Strategy and Implementation: Justification, Globalization. SMEs, and Regulatory and Ethical Issues

From the Expert: ECommerce Payment Systems, Strategy, Justification and Global Implementation

Discussions Questions

Quiz 3

7: Launching a Successful Online Business

Turban, E. (2011). Chapter 12: Launching a Successful Online Business and EC Projects

From the Expert: Launching a Successful Online Business

Discussion Questions

Written Assignment: Business Plan – Part 3

8: Building E-Commerce Applications and Infrastructure From the Expert: Building E- Commerce Applications and Infrastructure

Discussion Questions

Quiz 4

Student Evaluation Grid

Assignments Weighted Percentage
Discussion Questions/Class Participation (8 x 25 points) 30%
Quizzes (4 x 5 Points) 20%
Business Plan - Part 1 15%
Business Plan - Part 2 15%
Business Plan - Part 3 20%
TOTAL 100 %

CCIS Policies

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OTHER INFORMATION

NOTE TO LEARNERS: On occasion, the course facilitator may, at his or her discretion, alter the Learning Activities shown in this Syllabus. The alteration of Learning Activities may not, in any way, change the Learner Outcomes or the grading scale for this course as contained in this syllabus. Examples of circumstances that could justify alterations in Learning Activities could include number of learners in the course; compelling current events; special facilitator experience or expertise; or unanticipated disruptions to class session schedule.