International E-Commerce (MKTG 2008)

E-commerce is rapidly changing the world of Canadian and international commerce. This course explores the increasingly intertwined relationship between information and communication technology and the world of business. Students will develop an understanding of the practices and principles of using the internet and social media to market goods and services. Selected Canadian case examples will be used to illustrate critical issues that have arisen as a result of the introduction of e-commerce practices in the marketplace.
Course code: MKTG 2008
Credits: 3.0
Length: 45.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=MKTG&number=2008

Schedule

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location
41065January 6, 2025
to April 19, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
70058September 2, 2025
to December 16, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus

Additional Information

  • 1. Introduction to E-Commerce
  • 2. Internet Business Models and Strategies
  • 3. Evolution and Applications of the Internet
  • 4. Enterprise-Wide and Inter-Enterprise Systems
  • 5. Security and Controls
  • 6. Billing and Payment Systems
  • 7. Supply-Chain Management
  • 8. E-Procurement, Trading Exchanges, and Auctions
  • 9. User experience (UX), user interface (UI)
  • 10. Data Analytics and Business Management
  • 11. E-Marketing and Advertising
  • 12. Performance Measurement in E-Commerce
  • 13. Ethical, Legal, and Taxation Issues in E-Commerce

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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