Unit details
MSC244 - Business on the Internet*
| Offered at: | (B, G, online, X) |
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| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 (B, G, online, X) or trimester 3 (B, online, X) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | L Nguyen (Trimester 1) M Brookes (Trimester 3) |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | SIT104 Incompatible from Trimester 3, 2012: Nil |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week |
| Note: * To be recoded 'MIS213 Business on the Internet' from Trimester 1 2013
Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The Web is a critical component in any modern organisation. This unit provides students with an understanding of how a business can exploit the Internet's capabilities in a business-to-consumer context. It also develops students' skills in designing, evaluating and using websites as a means of revenue generation and marketing communication. Further, it introduces students to the legal, ethical and security concerns which must be taken into account when businesses utilise the Web.
Assessment
Assignment 40%, Examination 2 hours 60%, Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 45% of the marks available on the examination.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1006 | $1006 | $1006 | $2587 | $2714 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
