Course Catalogue

Module Code and Title:       CSC312 (Elective II)  E-Commerce

Programme:                          BCA

Credit Value:                         12

Module Tutor:                       Vijay Gurung

General Objective: The module provides an introduction to the basic concepts of e-business and e-commerce, including presentation and discussion of the strategies and technologies involved. It covers basic concepts of e-commerce and explains the theoretical and practical issues of conducting business over the internet and the Web. The module also presents methods for evaluating user needs. The module will impart conceptual as well as application-oriented knowledge to students regarding ways of transforming the activities of a business enterprise into several processes that can be handled using “the fourth channel” of communication: the Internet.

Learning Outcomes – On completion of the module, learners will be able to:

  1. Explain the scope, significance and limitations of virtual organizations in the context of the dynamics of E-Business/Commerce using the internet.
  2. Use e-commerce business models for planning various operating activities.
  3. Describe a methodology for online business dealings using E-commerce infrastructure with particular emphasis on secure online payment systems.
  4. Discuss the various ethical, social and political issues pertaining to applications of E-commerce.
  5. Discuss the e-security issues pertaining to E-commerce.
  6. Explain modern computing infrastructure from the perspective of the internet and organizations.
  7. Describe the theoretical and practical issues of conducting business over the internet and the WWW.

Learning and Teaching Approach:

Approach

Hours per week

Total credit hours

Lecture & discussions

3

45

Lab Practical

1

15

Independent study

4

60

Total

120

 

Assessment Approach:

A. Individual Assignment: Portion of Final Mark: 10%

Students should submit two assignments of 500-1000 words related to Business Model for E- Commerce and Mobile Payment system to obtain this 10%. The first one will be before the midterm and it constitutes half of the total 10% allocated. The second one will be after them midterm. 40% will be awarded for explanation of purpose, 40% for content and 20% for illustrating its applications

B. Project/Case Study: Portion of Final Mark: 20%

Students are given a problems related to the digital signature and risk in e-payment system to obtain 10% of the assessment. Each student will complete a case study of 300 words in the class and they will solve that case inside the classroom. Students will analyse the case, come up with a proper solutions and give their own views and opinions. 40% will be awarded for solving the problem, 40% for analysing the problem and 20% for the overall report.

C. Presentation on Project/Case Study: Portion of Final Mark: 10%

The presentation is based on the project or case study that the students carry out. The presentation criteria are set, so that students are judged objectively. Separate mark is allocated for group synergy; this is to encourage collaborative learning among the students. The presentation will be approximately 10-12 minutes, and include power points slides.30% will be awarded for content of the presentation, 15% for preparedness, 10% for timing, 15% for group coordination, 15% for handling of Q&A session and 15% for presentation skill.

D. Class Test: Portion of Final Work: 10%

This is a written test conducted within the class for duration of 30-40 minutes and cover 2-3 weeks of material. There will two such tests, one before midterm comprising of topics from the beginning to the quarter point of the subject matter and the other after the midterm comprising of topics from after the midterm to quarter pointer after midterm.

E. Midterm Examination: Portion of Final Mark: 20%

This a college wide examination conducted at the half-way into the semester. This examination is conducted for 1 hour and 30 Minutes and it includes all topics till the half-way point in the subject matter.

 

Areas of assignments

Quantity

Weighting

A.    Individual Assignment

1

10%

B.    Project/Case Study

2

20%

C.   Presentation

1

10%

D.   Class Test

2

10%

E.    Midterm Exam

1

20%

Total Continuous Assessment (CA)

 

70%

Semester-end Examination (SE)

 

30%

 

Prerequisites:

Subject Matter:

  1. Introduction to E-Commerce:
    • E-Commerce: Meaning, Origin, Nature, Scope, Objectives, Features, needs and functions; Its Significance, Advantages, Disadvantages and limitations; Essential reasons and requirements for going online; E-Commerce and E-business vs. Traditional Commerce; Technologies used in e-Commerce
    • Virtual Organizations: Meaning, characteristics, categories and the reasons for organization becoming virtual; Working of virtual organizations; Benefits and Limitations of virtual organizations;
  2. Business Models for E-Commerce:  
    • E-Business: Meaning, Importance and Models based on the relationships of transacting parties (B2B, B2C, C2C and C2B)
    • Transaction types: Manufacture Model, Advertising Model, Value Chain Model, Brokerage Model etc.
  3. E-Payment Systems
    • Models and methods of e-Payments: Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Smart Cards, e-Credit Accounts & e-Money (or cash) etc.
    • Digital Signatures- Procedure, working and their Legal position
    • Risks involved in e-Payment Systems
    • Money laundering and the internet.
  4. Mobile Commerce
    • Introduction to Mobile Commerce
    • Product and Service Available
    • Mobile Money Transfer
    • Mobile ATM
    • Mobile ticketing
  5. Online Service and Content Providers: Digital Media                                              
    • Service Sector-Online and offline
    • Online financial services- banking, brokerage and insurance, Online Real-estate, online travel services and career services
    • Publishing Industry: growth of online publishing; their business models and protection of digital text; Entertainment Industry: growth of online entertainment; Internet Music and Video business models; protecting digital music and video
    • E-Learning Industry: Its growth, remaking higher educational value chain; corporate training and learning online
  6. E-Security
    • Need and Concepts
    • Security Intrusions and breaches
    • Attacking Methods: Hacking, Cracking, Freaking etc.
    • Security Defenses: Filters and Firewalls- Meaning and their types
    • Cryptology:- Keys and their Life cycle; Encryption and Decryption-algorithms, common cryptosystems, issues in public key cryptography and major attacks on cryptosystems; Data Encryption Standards
    • Cyber Crimes
    • e-Commerce Security Solutions
    • e-Locking Techniques
    • Products and Services
    • Security Solutions Providers
    • Role of Biometrics in E-Security

Reading List:

  1. Essential Reading:
    • Laudon, K.C. and Tabellini, G. (2009). E-Commerce: Business, Technology, Society. Pearson.
    • Andrew Nash & Bill Duane. (2001). Implementing & Managing E-Security Paperback – March 27, 2001
    • Vesna Hassler, Security Fundamentals for E-Commerce
    • Chaffey, D. (2013). E-Business and E-Commerce Management: S: Strategy, Implementation and Practice (5th ed.). Pearson Education.
  2. Additional Reading:
    • Awad, E.M. (2003). Electronic Commerce. From vision to Fulfillment. PHI.
    • Joseph, P.T. (2003). E-Commerce: A Managerial Perspective.
    • Donal O'Mahony, Michael Peirce and Hitesh Tewari, Electronic Payment Systems for E-Commerce, Second Edition
    • Rolf Oppliger, Internet and Intranet Security, Second Edition

Date: May 30, 2015