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Business in the Electronic Age

COURSE INTRODUCTION:-

The Business in the Electronic Age course introduces students to the effects the Internet and other modern technological innovations have had on the global business landscape, specifically the components of e-business: business to business commerce, business to consumer commerce, and internal business processes. It focuses on how technology has altered the way businesses operate, with respect to communications, distribution, sales and marketing, procurement, and the management of information.

In addition, students examine how organizations use the Internet and software systems to remain productive and competitive in their existing marketplaces, thereby driving technological innovation.

Learning objectives for each lesson are accomplished through a combination of theory and conceptual application within exercises. Students are given ample opportunity to practice, apply, and develop their e-business knowledge and skills through review questions and practical exercises. Multimedia content is incorporated in this course to introduce, discuss, and enhance the learning experience.

COURSE PREREQUISITES:  

Business Essentials and Intro to the Internet.

OF INTEREST TO:-

Those students who want to understand both the theoretical and practical aspects ofe-business.

COURSE AIM:-

To provide an overview and introduction to technologies that shape today’s businesses

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COURSE CONTENT:-

Lesson 1: The Emergence of the Electronic Age; What is E-Business?

Lesson 2:  Electronic Data Interchange (EDI); EDI and the Internet; XML: The Future of Trade

Lesson 3: Introduction to Business to Consumer Commerce; The Dot Com Era; Business Strategies and Models for B2C Commerce

Lesson 4: Internal Communications Tools and Systems; Document Management Systems; Knowledge Management

Lesson 5: Enterprise Resource Planning Overview; Human Resource Management Systems; Workforce Training and Development Tools

Lesson 6: Technology and Customer Relationships; The Marketing Information System Component; The Sales Force Management Component; The Customer Service Component

Lesson 7: Conducting and Analysing Market Research; Internet Marketing and Advertising Strategies

Lesson 8: Overview of Emerging Technologies; Wireless Technologies; Security and Privacy Issues; Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP); Bridging Gaps: Technology and Developing Nations

COURSE NOTES:-

Course material is provided as an ongoing reference.

A certificate is issued upon the student’s completion of the course and on attaining a pass mark of 75% or higher for the final assessment.

 Courses Start every Monday

We are open weekdays, one evening and Saturday mornings.

Flexi-Time Self-Paced, Pick-'n-Mix Training. Our Exclusive System allows you to learn at your own pace within your own flexible, time commitments. There is no need to keep pace with other students

Set your own schedule; You can create a schedule that lets you accommodate your job, your family and other time commitments.

Financial arrangements available or use our Time Payment Plan.

WINZ  Funding may be available  - conditions apply.

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