E-Business - Introduction

E-business is everywhere. Most newspapers and magazines carry articles about the hottest new idea for conducting commerce over the Internet. But what is the truth behind the e-business world? How does it operate? How and why does a business go on-line?

As e-commerce increasingly creeps into all facets of everyday life we need to understand how e-business evolved, the technologies and business models that drive it, the threat it poses to traditional business models, and how it is likely to grow in the future. In this course we aim to provide an answer to these questions and to develop a fuller understanding of e-business opportunities.

Syllabus

Lesson 1: HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE INTERNET AND E-BUSINESS

An historical background to the technologies and business models that have arisen over the past several decades to arrive at the e-business infrastructure that we have today.

Lesson 2: DEFINING E-BUSINESS

A detailed definition of e-business, in terms of how transactions are conducted.

Lesson 3: E-BUSINESS VERSUS TRADITIONAL BUSINESS MODELS

How existing businesses are being threatened by electronic transactions and the e-business models that have grown up around them.

Lesson 4: DRIVERS FOR CHANGE

The drivers for organisations to consider embracing e-business, and taking a high-level view of where e-business concepts can be applied within business processes.

Lesson 5: LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

A brief look at the future of e-business in terms of new business models, the role of new technologies and the changing global economic situation.

Qualifications

On completion of your course, you will receive the dual award:

Award 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: E-Business - Introduction Diploma

E-Business - Introduction Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.

Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Options

In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:

• 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
• 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.

If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.

Stonebridge Prices

Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com

The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate.

The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than the total cash price of the course.
(APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 100 hrs.