Imam Mohammad bin Saud University
Faculty: Department of Computer and Information Science
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Imam Mohammad bin Faculty: Department of Computer and Information Science Department : IS Department ( Course Syllabus ) |
Course Title | Credit Hours | Course No. | المستوی | Year (semester) | Lecture Room |
E-Commerce | 4 | 435 | نال (7) | 2011Second Semester | 2031 |
Coordinator Name | Lecturers: | Room No. | E-mail | Office Hours |
Dr. Usman Tariq | \ | FR-26 | 10:50 ~ 11:40 AM |
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to understand the e-business concepts and how it is different from e-commerce. Moreover, the student will be able to understand the e-business models and infrastructure. Students will learn how e-business concepts are applied to different fields, such as: education, banking, tourism and so on. Moreover, this course will inspire students with online business ideas and motivate them to apply what the learned in the real life.
Course Description:
This course describes the basic principles of e-business technologies. Upon the completion of this course, students should have a good working knowledge of e-business concepts, applications and technologies (e.g. e-business marketplace, e-Commerce, B2B e-business, e-learning, e-government and online payments). In addition, and after understanding the main concepts, students should understand how to initiate and launch online business.
Intended Learning Outcomes :
Successful completion of this course should lead to the following learning outcomes:
A- Knowledge and understanding:
A1) Understand e-Commerce and e-Business and their types.
A2) Understand the e-Marketplaces.
A3) Understand the main e-Business Models.
A4) Understand some innovative e-Business systems: e-Leaning, e-Government, e-Tourism...etc.
A5) Understand the requirements for starting an online business.
B- Intellectual Skills:
B1) Motivation to think “virtually”.
B2) Foundation to design an online business.
C- Subject Specific Skills:
C1) Familiarize students with the e-business concepts.
C2) Motivate students to think critically and analytically to new successful business ideas.
D- Transferable Skills:
D1) Discuss and work in a group in order to design a new online business idea.
D2) Analyze and present and case study of successful e-Business stories.
Course Contents :
Chapter No. | No. of Hours | Topics | Topic Details | Reference (chapter) | Assessment |
1 | | Introduction to eBusiness and eCommerce | · Define the e-Commerce and e-Business · Define e-Commerce Types of EC transactions. · Define e-Business Models. · Internet Marketing and e-Tailing. · Elements of e-Business Models. · Explain the benefits and limitations of e-Commerce. | Ref.1 1, 3, 5 | |
2 | | E-Marketplaces: Structures, Mechanisms, Economics, and Impacts | · Define e-Marketplace and Describe their Functions. · Explain e-Marketplace types and their features. · Describe the various types of auctions and list their characteristics. · Discuss the benefits, limitations and impacts of auctions. · E-Commerce in the wireless environment · Competition in the DE and impact on industry | Ref.1 2 | |
3 | | e-Business Applications, eProcurement and ePayment Systems | · Integration and e-Business suits · ERP, eSCM, CRM · e-Procurement definition, processes, methods and benefits · e-Payment · Discuss the categories and users of smart cards · Describe payment methods in B2B EC. | Ref.1 5, 12 | |
4 | | The Impact of e-Business on Different Fields and Industries | · e-Tourism · Employment and Job Market Online · Online Real Estate · Online Publishing and e-Books · Banking and Personal Finance Online · On-Demand Delivery Systems and E-Grocers · Online Delivery of Digital Products, Entertainment, and Media | Ref.1 8 | |
5 | | e-Learning and Online Education | · Define electronic learning. · Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of e-Learning. · The e-Learning Industry · Discuss e-Content development and tools. · Describe the major technologies used in e-Learning. · Discuss the different approaches for e-Learning delivery. · How e-Learning can be evaluated · Future Trends | Ref.1 8, Ref.3 3,4,5 | |
6 | | e-Government | · Definition of e-Governments · Implementation · E-Government Services · Challenges and Opportunities · E-Government Benefits · Case Study | Ref.1 8, … | |
7 | | Launching a Successful Online Business and EC Projects | · Understand the requirements for starting an online business from different perspectives. · Describe the funding options available to startup businesses. · Understand the processes associated with managing Web site development. · Know the techniques of search engine optimization · Evaluate Web sites on design criteria. | Ref.1 16 | |
| | | Final Exam | FINAL EXAM | ||
Course quality improvement:
- From new subjects and best practices in the field.
- From feedback of the students.
Grade Distribution :
Assessment | Grade | Date |
- Assignments ( Home Works / Assignments ) | 20% | |
- Quiz | 20% | |
- Midterm Exam | 20% | |
- Final Exam | 40% | |
* Make-up exams will be offered for valid reasons. It may be different from regular exams in content and format.
Reading List :
Text Book | [1] Electronic Commerce: A Managerial Perspective, Turban, E. et al., Prentice Hall 2008. |
Other References | [2] Electronic Business and Electronic Commerce Management, 2nd edition, Dave Chaffey, Prentice Hall, 2006 [3] e-Learning Tools and Technologies, Horton and Horton, Wiley Publishing. |