IS2S558 - E-business 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | IS2S558 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | E-business | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | informatics | ||
| Module Leader: | Gaylor Boobyer | ||
| Module Team: | Iain Shewring | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100361 - business information systems | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To develop awareness of the practicalities, opportunities and pitfalls of electronic business (e-business) systems and the importance of integrating an e-business strategy with the organisation's strategy.
To be able to analyse and model e-business problems of a defined scope, and to propose suitable ebusiness systems and technologies. This may require students to integrate the skills and knowledge they have acquired during the course to produce practical solutions to realistic problems.
To apply appropriate legal, ethical, social and professional standards to all aspects of work undertaken.
Content Summary
Analysis of e-business strategies:
- Environmental and capability analyses;
- Strategy formulation;
- Implementation and assessment of a strategy.
Technological base of e-business:
- Electronic data interchange and mark-up languages;
- Database connectivity and scripting languages;
- Mobile e-business technologies;
- Integrating e-business technology with the back office.
Information and network security:
- Types of crime related to e-business;
- Security technologies;
- Encryption, digital signatures and public/private key infrastructure;
- Secure payment systems and funds transfer.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To analyse and evaluate an e-business strategy for an organisation. |
| LO2 | To understand the issues relating to the environment, technological base and utilisation of e-business among organisations. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | An e-business strategy and technology plan | 0 | 3000 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | 120 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |