BA 1105 - Ecommerce Issues
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This course approaches the dynamic evolution of Ecommerce by focusing on the interplay of Political and Legal, Economic, Ecological, Sociocultural forces vis-a-vis Technological dimensions. The course model comprises Theory, Tools, and Techniques underpinning Ecommerce in the 21st Century. The learning outcome is designed to enable the identification of the opportunities/threats for businesses and possible technology-enabled solutions.
Course Description:
This course approaches the dynamic evolution of Ecommerce by focusing on the interplay of Political and Legal, Economic, Ecological, Sociocultural forces vis-a-vis Technological dimensions. The course model comprises Theory, Tools, and Techniques underpinning Ecommerce in the 21st Century. The learning outcome is designed to enable the identification of the opportunities/threats for businesses and possible technology-enabled solutions.
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course, the students are expected to:
1. Identify and discuss factors/dimensions that impact Ecommerce initiatives
2. Analyse situations and develop insights that are useful for decision-making in a globally connected environment
3. Understand the drivers of Ecommerce solutions
Reference:
1. Any Ecommerce textbook
2. Diverse sources on the internet using keywords such as: Web 2.0, SNS, Social Media, Social Computing, Social Software
Course Requirements
A. One major e-commerce solution project which shall be assessed continuously and
B. Participation in Class Social Network Application (Social Web App) particularly a wiki which shall be built for discussion purposes. Instructor reserves the right to give unannounced short quizzes.
· At least 3 contributions per participant for the entire semester
Grading System:
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90 – 100
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Exceptional
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5.0
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85 – 89
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Commendable
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4.5
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80 - 84
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Commendable
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4.0
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75 - 79
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Adequate
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3.5
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70 – 74
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Adequate
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3.0
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65 – 69
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Adequate
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2.0
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50 – 64
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Poor
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1.0
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0 – 49
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Fail
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0.0 (F)
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