CIS 438 - Electronic Commerce

Institution:

University of Maine at Augusta

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Description:

In this course, students will explore strategies for conducting business online and discuss the related technological issues of developing an electronic commerce Web site (privacy policies, fair information practices, and secure connections). Students will obtain hands on experience configuring an online shopping cart to engage the buying public in electronic transactions. Students will design and develop a functional transaction-enabled business-toconsumer Web site for an online information business using an open product called OSCommerce. In addition to site development, the Web development process will include facilitating a focus group, conducting a survey, and performing a usability test. Prerequisites: CIS 131, 135, and 333. CR. 3

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uma.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 621-3000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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