Course code

 INFO 11022

Key Facts

Internet Technologies & E-Commerce

Current Students

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Course Overview

The purpose of this course is to develop an overall understanding of Internet technologies & E-Commerce.  

Course Content

Introduction to Internet 

History and Development of Internets and Intranets, IANA, RIR/NIR/LIR, and ISPs for internet number management, Internet Domain and Domain Name System, Internet Access Overview, Internet Backbone Networks: Optical Backbone, Marine Cables, Teleports, Satellite, and Terrestrial Links

Internet Protocol Overview

TCP/IP and the IP Layer overview, IPv4 and IPv6 Address Types and Formats, IPv4 and IPv6 Header Structure, Internet RFCs, Protocols and client/server applications, Standard protocols: SMTP, E-mail, Message (RFC22), PGP, POP, IMAP, HTTP, FTP, N-Tiered Client/Server Architecture, Universal Internet Browsing, Multiprotocol Support

 Strategic Overview on   E-Commerce and E-Business

Explain the E-commerce and e-business, Identify the Perspectives of e-commerce, Explain and discuss the need and growth of e-Commerce

Importance and Application of E-Businesses in Contemporary Firms for Business Model Development

Explain Brick and motor, click and motor and click-based businesses, and the Potential of e-commerce and e-Businesses to develop effective business models, discuss how the e-business process links to organizational strategies in cost and quality-related competitive advantages

Strategic Position of E-Business in Internet-Based Business Models

Explain and discuss the Intranet, Extranet, and Internet, the growth of the Internet, and the use of the internet in e-Business, Explain and appreciate the categories of e-Commerce, examples of e-Businesses, and Buy-side and Sell-side e-Commerce

Strategic Use of Social Media in Digital Businesses

Illustrate the effectiveness of social media tools in digital businesses, Evaluate the effectiveness of social media in e-commerce activities, Assessing revenue models applied in the social media platform, Apply social media mix in branding, promoting, and developing stakeholder relationships