e-Business Technology and Development
Course Description
This course examines the use of information systems technologies in the e-business. Infrastructural, developmental, and planning aspects will be reviewed. Emphasis is on adding the technology feasibility study and project plan to the e-business plan initiated in the first course.
Topics and Objectives
Understanding Information Systems and their components
- Define information systems.
- Describe basic computer hardware and software concepts.
- Analyze the use of databases as components of business solutions.
- Examine network technology and the Internet.
Project Planning for the e-Business
- Analyze the various elements of a formal e-Business project plan.
- Explain the concepts of project scheduling and cost estimation.
- Evaluate the feasibility of technology alternatives in project planning for the e-Business.
Business Systems Development
- Evaluate the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology.
- Analyze the use of SDLC methodology.
Web-Based Development
- Compare and contrast the Internet with intranets and extranets.
- Define web-based "content."
- Evaluate web-based development technologies and software development tools.
e-Marketing Technologies
- Analyze e-marketing technology successes and failures.
- Describe the technology of e-mail marketing.
- Assess banner ad, pop-up, and pop-over marketing methods.
- Evaluate search engine methodologies and placement.
Technology Trends
- Identify "new" technologies in e-Business.
- Analyze methodologies for keeping abreast of technology advances.
- Analyze criteria that can be used to evaluate the viability and usefulness of new technologies.
