Course Title

ELECTRONIC COMMERCE

Course Code

ELCO431337

Credit

3

Program Level

Instruction Language

Requirement in Business English Program

Applicable for Business English Program

Semester in Business English Program

6

Overview

The course provides students with general knowledge about e-commerce, its application and project implementation in this area. Students can apply the knowledge to the development of e-commerce strategies in businesses, and effective implementation strategies in enhancing competitiveness in the digital age.

Objectives

Goals Goal description
G1 Basic knowledge of e-commerce.
G2 Ability to analyze and explain e-commerce business models, e-commerce applications and modes of e-commerce
G3 Communication, teamwork and oral presentation skills on e-commerce topics in English
G4 Ability to review, analyse e-commerce models and customer services of an enterprise, select appropriate solutions and develop models and e-commerce customer services in accordance with the situation of a business, sustain and grow customer relationships

Learning Outcomes

Outcomes Description
G1 Explain the meaning of e-commerce, the benefits and barriers of this type of business.
Describe the basic characteristics of e-commerce.
G2 Explain e-commerce business models, e-commerce applications 
Analyze modes of e-commerce
G3 Develop communication and oral presentation skills 
Develop skills of teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability in a multicultural workplace.
G4 Recognize the role of e-commerce in businesses in the era of globalization.
Review and analyse e-commerce models and customer services of an enterprise
Select appropriate solutions for a business
Develop models and e-commerce customer services in accordance with the situation of a business
Develop a plan to sustain and grow customer relationships

Materials

Dave Chaffey (2009). E-Business and E-commerce Management (4th ed.). FT Prentice Hall, Edinburgh (UK).

Janice Reynolds (2015). The complete E-Commerce Book, (2nd ed.). Focal Press, Burlington (USA).

Assessment

Types Percentage
Weekly Minitests 10
Assignments 15
Mid-term tests 15
Presentation/Project 10
Final exam 50