TROY UNIVERSITY
MASTER SYLLABUS
SORRELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
IS 4460
E-Commerce Design
Vision Statement
Sorrell College of Business will be the first choice for higher business education students in their
quest to succeed in a dynamic and global economy. Sorrell College of Business will create the
model for 21st century business education and community service.
Mission Statement
Through operations that span the State of Alabama, the United States, and the world, Sorrell
College of Business equips our students with the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies to
become organizational and community leaders who make a difference in the global village and
global economy. Through this endeavor, we serve students, employers, faculty, and Troy
University at large as well as the local and global communities.
Prerequisites
IS 4447.
Description
This course introduces the basic concepts and language of e-commerce. Coverage includes the
planning and development of an e-commerce site, including such issues as security, customer
service, payment, and marketing. The course is designed to teach students to explore and
evaluate e-commerce technologies, sites, and issues.
Objectives
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. List and describe standard web design principles and techniques.
2. List and describe the procedures for analyzing business needs and developing an ecommerce website.
3. Develop a website using a variety of web markup languages, web development tools, and
graphics tools.
4. Install and manage a web server.
5. Design and maintain a corporate Intranet and portal.
6. Develop a database-driven website for e-commerce, including storefront and back office.
Master Syllabi are developed by the senior faculty in each business discipline. This Master Syllabus must be used as the basis for developing the
instructor syllabus for this course, which must also comply with the content specifications outlined in the Troy University Faculty Handbook.
The objectives included on this Master Syllabus must be included among the objectives on the instructor’s syllabus, which may expand upon the
same as the instructor sees fit. The statement of purpose seeks to position the course properly within the curriculum and should be consulted by
faculty as a source of advisement guidance. Specific choice of text and other details are further subject to Program Coordinator guidance.
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7. Develop web-based spreadsheet applications, including financial-trend analysis and
forecast.
Purpose
To introduce how to design e-commerce websites and applications, emphasizing the procedures
for analyzing business needs, developing e-commerce applications to meet them, and developing
prototype websites and Internet-enabled applications to support e-commerce activities.
BABA/BSBA Information Systems major requirement.
Approved Texts
Turban, E., Lee, J., King, D., McKay, J. and Marshall, P., Electronic Commerce 2008, 5th
edition, Prentice Hall, 2008 or current
Brown, J., Thomas, S. L., & Bruzzese, J. P. (2002 or current). CIW™: Site and e-commerce
design study guide (1st ed.). Alameda, CA: Sybex.
Zhao, J. J. (2002 or current). Web design and development for e-business (1st ed.). Upper Saddle
River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Supplements
Lane, P. T., Sodeman, W., & Dulaney, E. (2002 or current). CIW™: Foundations study guide
(1st ed.). Alameda, CA: Sybex.
Reynolds, J. (2004 or current). The complete e-commerce book: Design, build, & maintain a
successful web-based business (2nd ed.). Gilroy, CA: CMP Books.
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Added new book, mission and vision statements.
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Classroom location n. Grading methods,
Office location
criterion weights,
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mid-term grade
objectives
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l. Text(s)
o. Procedure, course
m. Other materials
requirements
p. General supports
r. Additional services u. Cheating policy
(computer works,
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v. Specialization
writing center)
Disabilities Act,
requirements
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other statements)
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holidays, add/drop s. Absence policy
licensure, teacher
& open dates, dead t. Incomplete-work
competencies)
day, final exam
policy