(Podcast) E-commerce

Episode 1 introduces e-commerce. It touches on traditional commerce, different types of e-commerce business models, and e-commerce eras. It also describes the three interrelated themes of e-commerce: technology, business and society.

Episode 2 describes the e-commerce business models. It also touches on the concepts involved in both B2C and B2B firms.

Episode 3 focuses on the Internet and the World Wide Web. You will learn on the origin, concepts and roles of Internet in e-commerce. This topic also touches on World Wide Web, intranet and extranet.

Episode 4 introduces wireless technologies underlying the development of m-commerce. It discusses on major type of wireless telecommunications networks and the applications of m-commerce in various areas. It also touches on security and ethical issues in m-commerce.

Episode 5 focuses on the development of e-commerce website. It discusses on how to choose software, hardware and other tools that can improve website performance.

Episode 6 explores on online security. It defines on key dimensions, key security threats and encryption technology of e-commerce. It also touches on the tools used to establish secure Internet communications channels and to protect networks, servers and clients.

Episode 7 identifies the various types of e-commerce payment systems. It describes digital cash, digital wallets, stored-value cards, digital accumulating balance, digital checking and electronic billing presentment and payment systems.