Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7004
Title: E-Commerce Infrastructure
Long Title: E-Commerce Infrastructure
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2009/10 ( September 2009 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The aim of this module is to develop in students an understanding of e-commerce technology, its application and management.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the key technologies underpinning ecommerce.
LO2 Evaluate existing and emerging technolgoies and potential applications and risks.
LO3 Analyse the key management issues in maging technology and technological change.
LO4 Describe the applications of networks and databases in ecommerce.
LO5 Design and develop a database/web application.
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.
nay other level 7 ecommerce course with a technological emphasis.
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
Introduction to ecommerce
Definitions, environment, marketplaces, business models.
Infrastructure
Overview, key technologies, hardware, software, communications and database needs.
Network technologies
Standards, protocols, domain names, presentation standards.
Software applications
Standards, applications, managing acquisition and change.
Database applications
Standards, key issues in selection, acquisition and management.
Technology change and management
Innovation and adoption of new technologies, investment and risk, portfolio management.
Lab program
Development of database/web application to illustrate issues raised in class.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,5
Assessment Description
Database/web based project
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final 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 course content Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact development of database/web application Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • D Chaffey. (2009), E Business and E Commerce Management, 4th. FT Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 0273683780].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Laudon and Laudon. (2006), MIS - Managing the Digital Firm, 9th. Pearson Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 0131538411].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • web, www.ft.com, www.economist.com..
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BENBU_7 Certificate in Entrepreneurship & Business 1 Mandatory