General Course Descriptions : Electronic Commerce

ECM 168                   Electronic Business                   2                   2                   3

This course provides a survey of the world of electronic business.   Topics include the definition of electronic business, current practices as they evolve using Internet strategy in business, and application of basic business principles to the world of E-commerce.   Upon completion, students should be able to define electronic business and demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of E-commerce as a foundation for developing plans leading to electronic business implementation. This course is a unique concentration requirement of the E-Commerce concentration in the Business Administration program. This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC). (F)

ECM 210                   Intro. to E-Commerce                   2                   2                   3

This course introduces the concepts and tools to implement electronic commerce via the Internet.   Topics include application and server software selection, securing transactions, use and verification of credit cards, publishing of catalogs, and site administration.   Upon completion, students should be able to setup a working E-commerce Internet web site. (S)

ECM 220                   E-Commerce Plan. & Implem.                   2                   2                     3

This course builds on currently accepted business practices to develop a business plan and implementation model for E-Commerce.   Topics include analysis and synthesis of the planning cycle, cost/benefit analysis, technical systems, marketing, security, financial support, Internet strategies, website design, customer support and feedback and assessment.   Upon completion, students should be able to develop a plan for E-Commerce in a small to medium size business. This course is a unique concentration requirement of the E-Commerce concentration in the Business Administration program. (F)

ECM 230                   Capstone Project                   1                   6                   3

Prerequisite: ECM 220

This course provides experience in Electronic Commerce.   Emphasis is placed on the implementation of an E-commerce model for an existing business.   Upon completion, students should be able to successfully develop and implement a plan for E-Commerce in a small to medium size business. This course is a unique concentration requirement of the E-Commerce concentration in the Business Administration program. (S)