Course Aims & Objectives:
The aim of this course is to demonstrate a student's ability to function in a team environment to build a prototype eCommerce system for a chosen application. The students should be able to integrate and apply the techniques and knowledge learnt through the other taught courses in the programme.
On completion of the dissertation the student should be able to: (i) function effectively in a research and development team; (ii) pursue an area of eCommerce to substantial depth; (iii) search, select and critically assess literature and material relevant to a chosen problem area; (iv) integrate or apply some of the theory and techniques developed during the programme to the chosen problem area; (v) communicate, orally and in writing, the results of the work effectively.
Units: 6
Level: P6
Medium of Instruction: English
Keyword Syllabus:
The eCommerce project has no fixed syllabus. A team of students will be required to specify and build a prototype eCommerce system. The topic chosen should be such that the aims and objectives of the course can be achieved. Criteria for topic choice include: (i) compatibility with a subject area of eCommerce; (ii) appropriate academic level; (iii) availability of necessary specialised resources; (iv) approval by the project committee. Business analysis, technical development, and result evaluation should be included in the project, (v) availability of actual client organization.
Teaching Pattern:
Duration of course: 2 semesters
Suggested lecture/tutorial/laboratory, other: Tutorial/Consultation
Assessment Pattern:
Examination duration: N/A
Percentage of coursework, examination, etc.: 100% CW
Grading pattern: Standard (A+AA-…F)
This is a CEF approved course, students who want to apply for CEF claims must achieve at least 70% minimum attendance and obtain at least 50% passing mark for the assessment of the course.
Pre-requisite(s):
Student must have accumulated at least 18 credit units towards the MSEC award.
Pre-cursor(s): Nil
Equivalent Course(s): Nil