You're actually in class...

So if we post funny pictures we could possibly make you burst out laughing and embarass yourself?

2the9s said:

yep. just sittin' here not listening to the lecture.

2the9s said:

yep. just sittin' here not listening to the lecture.

this thread isn't really about anything. i'mjust sitting here in class trying to find things to do to kill time. how many people on the org go to school? where?

EBusiness (electronic business)

This course looks beyond the extraordinary growth in e-commerce with online retail sales of $22bn in US for 4th Qtr 2004, up 22% from 4th Qtr 2003 (US Department of Commerce) and the high level of dotcom failures to appreciate the continuing changes in the digital economy. While business to consumer (B2C) e-commerce attracts much attention over 85% of e commerce revenues are generated within the business to business (B2B) sector. With forecasts of worldwide e-commerce sales of over $5 trillion by 2006 the subject demands attention. However e commerce is but one, albeit high profile, element of the e business revolution - the use of electronic communications networks to integrate processes, transact (e commerce) and collaborate in business markets. The innovative nature of the Internet, e commerce, mobile technologies, multimedia and e-business are changing the way organisations compete, co-operate and deliver services across all private and public sectors.

Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes
Within this context the e-business course aims are twofold - firstly to appreciate the context for e-business and secondly develop a framework for considering e-business initiatives and possible future developments. In the e business era organisations are able to utilise modern technology to conduct business in new and innovative ways. The course does not attempt to cover all aspects but seeks to highlight some of the major impacts and forces identified by leading authors and researchers.

Subject-specific learning outcomes:
At the end of the course the students should have a sound appreciation of the theoretical and practical concepts that inform the e-business domain. In particular students should be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of e-business models
Apply selected e-business model theory to develop a business case
Demonstrate a critical understanding of e-business service provision
Demonstrate an appreciation of how businesses an use e-business to gain advantage
Cognitive abilities/Non-subject-specific learning outcomes:

By the end of the course you should be able to:

Work in groups and clearly present ideas
Demonstrate the application of theoretical concepts
Teaching Methods
Contact Time: 20 contact hours consisting of 10 lecture hours; 10 seminar hours.

Term Taught: Michaelmas
The course runs for 10 one-hour lecture sessions, which will concentrate of the core theory, concepts, applications and technologies relating to e-business. This will be supported by one-hour seminar sessions consisting of smaller groups of students. The seminar sessions will use a variety of teaching and learning approaches, including group works, discussions and case studies, in order to increase the understanding of the lecture material. Each student will experience 20 hours of contact time consisting of 10 lecture and 10 seminar hours. It is very important that students attend all sessions.

Outline Lecture Plan
1 Introduction to E-Business
2 E-Business Models
3 Strategy & E-Business
4 Technology for E-Business
5 B2C E-Commerce
6 B2C E-Commerce
7 B2B E-Commerce
8 E-Business Applications
9 SMEs and E-Business
10 E-Business Developments

Assessment (including assessment weightings)
100% continuous work assessment. 30% for a group-based exercise, which is integrated into seminars and 70% for an individual piece coursework, which is discussed as during seminars. Standard departmental penalties will apply for late work unless you have been given an extension by the relevant lecturer for exceptional reasons.

Workload

I hope that you enjoy and are challenged by the course and welcome feedback informally or via course reps.

Reading and Lecture Notes

The course will use the domino web site for posting lecture notes, assignments and general information. The Management Science Department undergraduate secretaries, Lindsay and Clare, are based in A66, Management School. Their office hours are 10 - 12 and 2.30 - 4.30.

Main Text

Chaffey D (2004) ‘E-Business and E-Commerce Management: Second Edition’ FT Prentice Hall.

suzysue said:

There IS NO escape!

suzysue said:

Cricky I hate learning new things.