E-commerce is a growing market. In the last years, the E-commerce industry has grown at an unprecedented rate and resulted in the reduction of physical store shopping and closure of malls and shops all over the world. In the past, organizations refrained from entering the realm of online shopping. However, nowadays, this line of commerce is viewed as a necessity. Big and medium companies comprehend that absent from the online arena will damage their revenues, growth, and competitiveness. The decision to join the electronic market mainly stems from a business perspective, yet it is based on IT. An organization ought to choose and assimilate systems that will suit, assist, and help it cope with the challenges of online trade. This mission usually falls under the responsibility of the CIO.
During the course, we will cover all the bases of E-commerce. We will learn about the leading technologies and strategies and discuss tactics and conjunctive subjects that will help us understand this ever-growing field. Furthermore, students will build a virtual shop that implements all the foundations of E-commerce.