OUS Royal Academy of Economics and Technology in Switzerland

Diploma in eBusiness

In an increasingly competitive business environment, the adoption of eBusiness technologies is critical to business survival. In this module, students examine how organizations can use all aspects of eBusiness to create new products and services, reduce the cost of existing business processes and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations. The module then explores the typical revenue models that can be adopted, the key role of eMarketing, the development of business-to-business strategies and the increasing importance of online auctions and virtual communities. It investigates the various security threats that can be posed to eCommerce systems and the appropriate countermeasures that can be adopted. The module also considers various electronic payment systems and concludes by reviewing the main components of a business plan for implementing eCommerce successfully.