Module Details

Module Code: INFO6040
Title: E-Business Development
Long Title: E-Business Development
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4820 - Information Systems
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module constitutes a first introduction to E-Business, lending particular attention to E-Business platforms, their integration, data transmission and object-oriented data organisation.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Define the predominant Business Models in E-Business/E-Commerce.
LO2 Describe the main characteristics of E-Business platforms.
LO3 Describe and use standards and protocols relevant to E-Business.
LO4 Integrate Applications with selected E-Business Systems.
LO5 Organise data for processing using object-oriented principles.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
E-Business Models
Key Elements: Value Proposition, Audience, Revenue Models, Environment Organisational Structure, Management etc; Types of Business Models: E-Shop, E-Procurement, E-Malls, Collaboration Platforms Information Brokerage etc.
E-Business Platforms
Purpose, characteristics and features; Role of APIs; E-Commerce Integration Issues: Entitlements, Hosting of Data Files;
Standards and Protocols for Data Transmission
Selected Standards for Data Exchange, Security and Transmission.
Application Programming Interfaces
Integration with selected Accounting , Financial and E-Commerce Systems.
Data Organisation
Data Structures and Object-Oriented Concepts.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 3,5
Assessment Description
Practical lab-based assessment.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Short questions on Business Models for E-Business, E-Commerce Platforms and Data Transmission Standards.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Practical lab-based assessment
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Formal Lecture Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Practical Exercises and Projects. Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Formal Lecture Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Application Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Dave Chaffey. (2019), Digital Business and E-Commerce Management, 7th. Pearson, [ISBN: 1292193336].
  • Haris Tsetsekas. (2023), Object-Oriented Programming Exercises with Python, 1st. Independently published, [ISBN: 9798378823895].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Gary Schneider. (2017), Electronic Commerce, 12th. CENGAGE Learning, p.624, [ISBN: 1305867815].
  • M Connolly & H Huber. Lab Manual, available on MTU E-Learning System.
  • Eric Matthes. (2023), Python Crash Course, 3rd. No Starch Press, [ISBN: 1718502702].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BBISY_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Information Systems 3 Mandatory