CIS 343 Introduction to E-Commerce

This course provides an introduction to both the strategic and the technical essentials of developing and managing e-commerce sites. Students will research web design and build their own e-commerce site as a final project, with practical application of the principles emphasized in the course material. Team projects will research and report on e-commerce topics throughout the course. Extensive use of Internet research techniques will be emphasized. Topics will include Internet security and authentication techniques, website design and management issues, web access to databases, Internet marketing strategies, electronic payment issues, and enterprise E-commerce tools.