The course takes place in period

  • 3 (2019-01-01 to 2019-03-17)
  • 4 (2019-03-18 to 2019-07-31)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

Second

Recommended year of study

1

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is to analyze the impact
of
Internet on market structures, look at future
solutions and to get hands
on experience with a digital storefront.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is
expected to be able to

- understand the impact of Internet and
connected things e.g smart products on market
structures
- manage order handling, payment transactions
and logistics in an eCommerce storefront

Course contents

The impact of Internet on market structures
Future of retail - smart products, in-store
technologies with e.g. RFID, NFC
Logistics solutions in eCommerce
Digital payments
Simulations in eCommerce Lab

Prerequisites and co-requisites

A bachelor degree and at least three years work
experience gained after completing the higher
education degree

Recommended or required reading

Digital material in ItsLearning

Articles such as
Porter E. & Heppelman J.E. (2014). How Smart,
Connected Products Are Transforming
Competition, Harvard Business Review.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 15 hours
  • Excursions and demonstrations - 10 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 15 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 50 hours
  • Individual studies - 45 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment requirements

To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:

Individual pre-assignment
Group assignment

Teacher

Forsström Mikael

Examiner

Forsström Mikael

Group size

No limit (33 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

Course enrolment period

2018-12-25 to 2019-01-21

Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2019-03-07 16:00 - 19:30 B522 e-Business and Distribution
2019-03-08 16:00 - 19:30 E384 e-Business and Distribution Forsström Mikael
2019-03-09 10:00 - 15:30 E384 e-Business and Distribution Forsström Mikael
2019-03-28 16:00 - 19:30 E384 e-Business and Distribution Forsström Mikael
2019-03-29 16:00 - 19:30 E384 e-Business and Distribution Forsström Mikael
2019-03-30 10:00 - 15:30 E384 e-Business and Distribution Forsström Mikael

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