Computer Technology
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI191
Course Name: E Business
Semester: Fall
Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. NAİM ÇETİNTÜRK
Course Lecturer(s): Naim Çetintürk
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The e-commerce course focuses on the speed and innovations of commerce in a world where digitalized communication technologies are gradually developing and becoming widespread. In this direction, the main objectives of this course are to deal with e-commerce dynamics in accordance with current and future trends, based on its historical development, and to expand with important and known case studies that have been the subject of e-commerce, as well as conceptual information. Many of the topics covered each week will be put into practice, one-on-one with the content described, and applications to be made in the real environment. In this way, a theoretical and experiential course content will be presented to students who want to work in different units of an e-commerce company/department and will build their careers in this field.
Course Content: E-Commerce Business Models and Marketplaces, E-Commerce Payment Solutions, Logistics and Fulfillment for E-Commerce, Legal & Ethical & Tax Issues, Interface Design and User Experience, E-Commerce Security, Strategy and Global Issues in E-Commerce.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learning the fundamentals of business trade in an electronic environment.
2) Understanding the main requirements for an e-commerce process
3) Learning the "marketplace" concept and its components such as buyer, seller, teller, tech provider etc.
4) Understanding the goods and services portfolio that is compatbile to e-commerce
5) Learning the dynamics of e-commerce site, marketplaces, social and mobile commerce and uploading the vision of which business models can be implemented
6) Understanding the technical, legal and managerial aspects of e-commerce
7) Understanding the factors that affect the success of an e-commerce business, such as product management, marketing and promotion, digital advertising, financial management

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to e-commerce, Basic Concepts, Development and History of e-commerce
2) Business Models in e-commerce
3) e-commerce Site and Marketplaces
4) Payment Solutions in e-commerce - New Payment Methods
5) Security and e-commerce
6) Supply Chain Management and Logistics
7) Product Concept in e-commerce - Product Management and Profitability Oriented Pricing Strategies
8) Midterm Exam
9) User Experience in e-commerce: Site Interface, Design and Other Visual Elements
10) e-commerce Programs - Web Tools and Ready Systems
11) Marketing Communication in e-commerce - Brand
12) Digital Marketing and Advertising
13) New Trends in e-commerce: S-Trade - M-Trade
14) Measurement, Performance and e-commerce Strategies in e-commerce
15) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: (e-ticaret Teknik ve temel konular) Digital Business and E-Commerce Management, by Dave Chaffey, Pearson
References: (e-ticaret tanıtım, reklam, tutundurma ve dijital uygulama konuları) Temel Dijital Pazarlama Kavramları ve Remarketing Reklam Modeli, by Naim Çetintürk, Seçkin Yayıncılık

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) To possess the ability to comprehend fundamental concepts in the field of computer technologies.
2) To possess the ability to analyze and model problems in the field of computer technologies, and to determine and define appropriate software requirements for their solutions.
3) To possess the ability to comprehend professional topics in a foreign language.
4) To possess the capability to perform software installation, testing, and acceptance procedures.
5) To possess the ability to carry out the setup and administration of computer networks, as well as utilize network operating systems.
6) To possess the skill of conducting maintenance and repairs on computer hardware.
7) To have awareness and responsibility regarding professional, legal, ethical, and social issues in the field of computer technologies.
8) To possess the capability to plan, design, and develop computer and network software.
9) To possess the ability to design and program for web development.
10) To be competent in applying knowledge of database management, querying, and design to practical applications, and to be capable of developing database applications.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To possess the ability to comprehend fundamental concepts in the field of computer technologies.
2) To possess the ability to analyze and model problems in the field of computer technologies, and to determine and define appropriate software requirements for their solutions.
3) To possess the ability to comprehend professional topics in a foreign language.
4) To possess the capability to perform software installation, testing, and acceptance procedures.
5) To possess the ability to carry out the setup and administration of computer networks, as well as utilize network operating systems.
6) To possess the skill of conducting maintenance and repairs on computer hardware.
7) To have awareness and responsibility regarding professional, legal, ethical, and social issues in the field of computer technologies.
8) To possess the capability to plan, design, and develop computer and network software.
9) To possess the ability to design and program for web development.
10) To be competent in applying knowledge of database management, querying, and design to practical applications, and to be capable of developing database applications.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Application 1 % 5
Homework Assignments 5 % 25
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 12 1 12
Project 1 30 30
Homework Assignments 5 5 25
Midterms 1 20 20
Final 1 40 40
Total Workload 127