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Electronic Commerce Systems

MIS1255 / 3 q.h.
Formerly MIS 4255.

Introduces the theory and practice of doing business on the Internet and the World Wide Web. Begins with the infrastructure that makes electronic commerce possible, including Internet protocols, Internet applications, and Internet languages. Examines electronic commerce software, electronic commerce security issues, and electronic commerce payment systems. Topics in business strategies for electronic commerce include purchasing, electronic date interchange, supply chain management, virtual communities, and Web portals. Offers students an opportunity to understand how tools and strategies may be applied to e-business models, including business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C). Examines international, legal, and ethical issues as they relate to e-commerce. Prereq. ITC 1235.

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