Fundamentals of Electronic Commerce

This course examines the impact of the emerging technologies on how we conduct business in an electronic world. Topics include requirements of commercial web sites from hardware and software to necessary operational processes; copyright, authentication, encryption, certification, and security; on-line payment methods (SET, E-Cash, check and charge); E-Commerce business models, including developmental costs, ongoing operations and marketing; impact of E-Commerce on the traditional marketplace; and potential future commerce scenarios.

Fall, Spring

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