MIS 503 Fundamentals of E-Business

This course is an introduction to fundamental concepts in E-Business and the role of information technology in both private- and public-sector organizations. Topics include an overview of the managerial, strategic and technical aspects of e-business and e-commerce functions, processes and interactions; how organizational entities can be structured and managed to respond effectively to dynamic changes caused by technology and international competition is examined, and overviews of the technologies that enable e-business and e-commerce, including telecommunications technology, portals and search engines, Web site design and management, electronic payment systems, security, e-publishing and digital download features, mobile commerce and pervasive computing, are presented.