The graduates completing a Bachelor degree in Business Information Systems are expected to have an in-depth understanding of the various forms of e-Business initiatives observed in the industry. This unit, which will be offered in the first semester of third year, has been introduced in support of the common core of BBIS to provide an understanding of the principles of e-Business initiatives.

This unit has been updated as part of a review of BBIS programs in 2010.

30/11/2017 - Unit disestablished at FEC 5/17 Item 7.3.

This unit has been introduced in support of the degree of Bachelor in Business Information Systems. It follows on from FIT2013 e-Business technologies. Together, these two units help students in developing a thorough understanding of the key e-Business initiatives undertaken by organisations, and equips them with the skills necessary for actively participating in the development and management of e-Business projects.

As organisations are increasingly implementing e-Business projects to gain competitive advantages and explore new opportunities, there is a need for graduates of Business Information Systems to understand the principles and practices of e-Business initiatives. This unit offers theoretical knowledge and also demonstrates the practical application of various forms of e-Business initiatives within diverse industry contexts.

At the completion of this unit students will have -

A knowledge and understanding of:

• various types of e-business models adopted by organisations;
• how e-Business projects facilitate trading processes found in organisations, the role of strategic planning to e-Business initiatives, and the basics of various types of web-enabled auction strategies and how they relate to electronic procurement projects undertaken by organisations.
• significance of collaborative commerce and knowledge management (KM)-collaboration relationships

Develop attitudes that enable them to:

• develop an ability to identify and manage changes caused by introducing e-Business initiatives;
• develop an ability to select appropriate e-Business projects to business.

Demonstrate communication skills necessary to:

• develop a professional attitude towards the management and development of e-Business projects;
• develop the skills for preparing e-business strategy in alignment with business goals.

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This unit incorporates organisational, inter-organisational and foundational technological issues in e-Business systems. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of trading systems so they can be better placed within an e-Business context. Various types of e-business models are discussed. Contents and processes involved in e-business planning and strategy development are reviewed. Ways to manage changes caused by e-business initiatives are discussed. Electronic auctions and their relationships with business procurement processes are discussed. Security mechanisms safeguarding e-business transactions are reviewed. Various aspects of collaborative commerce are also introduced.

On-campus study

Examination (2 hours): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%

2 hrs lectures/wk, 2 hrs laboratories/wk

FIT

Completion of 12 points from FIT

Mahbubur Rahim