ECOM20004 Electronic Commerce - A Global Perspective

This course covers electronic commerce, a term which means the sharing of business information, maintaining business relationships, and conducting business transactions by means of telecommunication networks. The course explains what electronic commerce is, what are associated business strategies and management issues, security issues, technology standards and protocols. Of major importance in the discussion are the global social, political, legal, and cultural implications of electronic commerce. NOTE: Access to the Internet is required for this course.