MSc eBusiness Introduction and kick-off Co-Directors: Dr. Andrew Pope, ORB 2.128, 4903733, a.pope@ucc.ie Dr. Rob Gleasure, ORB 2.112, 4902503, r.gleasure@ucc.ie

Welcome (back) to UCC Dr. Andrew Pope Course Co-Director MSc e-Business ORB 2.128 4903733 a.pope@ucc.ie Dr. Rob Gleasure ORB 2.112 4902503 r.gleasure@ucc.ie

MSc: e-Business Course Structure MSc has four key areas Business Strategy Programming & Implementation Systems Analysis & Design Systems Infrastructure

Overview Business Strategy System infrastructure More business-level More conceptually-focused More technologically-focused Systems Analysis and Design Programming and Implementation More product/service-level

MSc: e-Business Course Structure MSc has four key areas Business Strategy Programming & Implementation Systems Analysis & Design Systems Infrastructure Addressed by a total of 14 Modules Divided equally over two semesters Plus the eBusiness Project (IS6117) that spans all semesters

The Pedagogy of MSc eBusiness Trends and patterns Key terms and concepts Techniques and tools Abstract ideas and approaches Exemplar cases Scenarios and simulations Real-world instances Prescriptive implications Practical assignments Innovative outliers Group-based problem-solving Personal experiences

Semester 1 Business Strategy System infrastructure eBusiness Experience & Practice IS6129 A. Grace Storage Technology IS6113 J. McAvoy e-Business Models & Systems IS6100 J. Hayes IS6117 MSc eBusiness Project R. Gleasure, T.O’Kane Systems Analysis and Design Programming and Implementation Database Analysis & Design IS6145 R. Gleasure Programming for Web Applications & Services 1 IS6131 G. Kiely Systems Analysis & Application Modelling IS6127 B. Emerson Foundations of Object Oriented Programming using Java IS6143 S. Woodworth

Semester 2 Business Strategy System infrastructure eBusiness Strategy Formulation IS6130 A. Grace Databases for Management Information Systems IS6146 R. Gleasure Business Models For Disruptive Technology IS6124 J. Hayes IS6117 MSc eBusiness Project R. Gleasure, T.O’Kane Systems Analysis and Design Programming and Implementation Application Design IS6128 B. Emerson Introduction to Mobile Application Development IS6144 S. Woodworth Design Thinking IS6163 A.Pope Programming for Web Applications & Services 2 IS6132 G. Kiely

MSc: e-Business Course Structure MSc has four key areas Business Strategy Programming & Implementation Systems Analysis & Design Systems Infrastructure Addressed by a total of 14 modules Divided equally over two semesters Plus the eBusiness Project (IS6117) that spans all semesters Examination of Modules Winter & Summer Semesters examinations and/or continuous assessment

e-Business Project Electronic Business Development Project (IS6117) Working in groups of 3 to: Generate an e-business idea Research and write a business plan Build and document a demo system Pitch your business in a presentation Getting started on the project immediately! Mentors: Rob Gleasure and Tom O’Kane

MSc eBusiness Semester 3 December January Semester 1: Research February November March October Semester 2: Ideate September April May June July August Semester 3: Develop

MSc e-Business Important points This is a FULL TIME 12 Month Course A minimum attendance of 80% is expected Preliminary dates Semester 1 Autumn Semester September 12th – 2nd December Exams for Autumn Semester 10th – 21st December 2016 Semester 2 Spring Semester January 16th - April 21st 2017. Exams for Spring Semester May 2nd – May 12th 2017 Semester 3 Project May 22nd – August 11th

Some Policies Lab Facilities No food or drinks in the labs Keep them clean Do not attach devices or try to fix anything Acceptable Usage Policy Access to objectionable material or websites Website access is monitored Academic Honesty WARNING! DO NOT PLAGARISE!

MSc e-Business Induction Week

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