Clarkson University
School of Business
IS428 - E-Business & Information Systems (Spring 2006)
Dr. Boris Jukić
372 Snell Hall
(315) 268-3884
bjukic@clarkson.edu
http://www.clarkson.edu/~bjukic
Office Hours: Mon, Tue Wed
2:30pm-4:30pm
And by appointment
Course Description and Objectives
This course is focused on the Internet and the emerging e-business models like integrated supply chain systems and B2B
exchanges. The emphasis of the course is on redesign and management of core e-business processes and the study of the ways in
which different business models add value to organizations. Additionally, technologies like Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
for integrating internal business processes with inter-enterprise systems are discussed in detail. Course material will comprise of
book chapters, cases, and project work to apply concepts learnt in the course.
Specifically, the course will aim at:
1.
Introducing students to supply chain management systems and electronic commerce issues.
2.
Providing students with an understanding of both the technical and the business implications of e-business models.
Upon completion of this course students would have acquired the following skills:
1.
Gain a thorough understanding of the role that information systems and information technology plays in supply chain
management and E-business.
2.
Understand how information technology is being used in real-life situations by organizations to re-define their competitive
boundaries and orientation.
Teaching Methodology:
The course will comprise of lectures and case analysis/discussion. Students will also get hands-on experience with certain aspects
of information technology for e-business through projects and assignments.
Term Project:
Students will work in groups of three or four in order to complete a research paper and make a presentation of their findings before
their peers. Possible topics for the term project will be announced in the class.
Course Material:
Turban, Efrain, et al. (2004). Electronic Commerce: A Managerial Perspective (3 rd edition), Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13009493-5, Custom Course Pack, Readings provided by the course instructor.
Grading
Activities
Assigned Points
Homework Assignments
Class participation and attendance
Group Project
Exam 1
Exam 2
Quizzes
ERP Exercise
Case Analysis and Discussion
Total
10%
8%
15%
20%
15%
10%
12%
10%
100%
90 and above: A
85-89: B+
80-84: B
75-79: C+
70-74: C
1
65-69: D+
60-64: D
below 60: F
Course Schedule
(May change during the semester)
Week(s)
1
Week of 1/16
2
Week of 1/23
3
Week of 1/30
4
Week of 2/6
5
Week of 2/13
6
Week of 2/20
7
Week of 2/27
Topic / Assignment
Chapter 1: Overview of Electronic Commerce
Homework 1: Mini-case questions 1-4, p. 33
Chapter 2: E-Marketplaces: Structure, Mechanisms, Economics, and Impacts
Homework 2: Mini-case questions 1-4, p. 76
Chapter 6: Company-Centric B2B and E-procurement
Homework 3: Mini-case questions 1-4, p. 252
1/31: Quiz 1 (Chaps 1, 2, 6)
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems – Davenport Article
Vandelay Industries Case Discussion
Chapter 7: Public B2B Exchanges and Portals
Homework 4: Mini-case questions 1-6, p. 293
Chapter 8: E-Supply Chains, Collaborative Commerce, and Intrabusiness EC,
APO
Homework 5: Mini-case questions 1-3, p. 336
Feb 22: Quiz 2 (Chaps 7, 8, and ERP)
Feb 27: Syncra System Case Discussion
Appendix A: Infrastructure for Electronic Commerce (Please download the
Appendix from the Web site for the text book)
Homework 6: Explain the following terms: Bandwidth, Internet Protocols,
Domain Names, URL, Web Server, Peer-to-Peer Application
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Week of 3/6
Mid-term Exam – Mar 6 - (Chapters 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, ERP, Appendix A) – Good
Luck!
Mar 8 – Seven-Eleven Japan Case Discussion
9
Week of 3/13
10
Week of 3/20
11
Week of 3/27
Spring Recess (no classes) 
12
Week of 4/3
13
Week of 4/10
14
Week of 4/17
15
Week of 4/24
16
Week of 5/1
Chapter 12: E-Commerce Security
Homework 7: Mini-case questions 1-7, p. 460
Chapter 14: Order Fulfillment, Content Management, and Other Support
Services
Homework 8: Mini-case questions 1-4, p. 489
April 3: Quiz 3 (Chaps 12 and 14)
SeeCommerce Case Discussion
Chapter 10: Mobile Commerce and Pervasive Computing
Chapter 10: Mobile Commerce and Pervasive Computing
Homework 9: Mini-case questions 1-5, p. 561
On-line Chapter 18: Building E-commerce Applications and Infrastructure
On-line Chapter 18: Building E-commerce Applications and Infrastructure
Homework10: Mini case questions 1-4
IT Outsourcing
April 19: Quiz 4 (Chaps 10, 18)
Group Project Presentations
Final Exam (Chapters 12, 14, 18, 10, IT Outsourcing) - Good Luck!
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