Web-based information systems form the heart of e-commerce. In today's digital landscape, they are also increasingly the way businesses handle all their information needs. Building such systems requires an understanding of up-to-date tools and technologies such as web page creation, client-side programming, server-side programming and databases; it also calls for an understanding of how to design systems that genuinely meet user and business needs. This module will empower you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the dynamic domain of e-business systems and in today's digital economy. You will learn the foundations for client-side and server-side programming as well as database design and implementation, critical knowledge on e-business systems and their properties. As technology continues to evolve, we will keep you ahead of the curve by exploring novel and emerging technologies in the e-commerce landscape.
36 (lectures/classes)
Spring (September Start)
Summer (January Start)
Mini practical exercises worth 45%
Practical Project on databases worth 20%
Practical Project on web development worth 35%
Reassessment: Like for like
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
Apply knowledge and critical reasoning on key features and emerging technologies in web-based design and implementation.
Demonstrate knowledge and ability of critical reasoning on the key aspects of legal, ethical and professional issues affecting IS developers.
Use appropriate methods to model the requirements and design of web-based systems.
Choose appropriate implementation models and apply them to build active web systems.
Develop, test, and evaluate dynamic web applications, including client-side and server-side programming, and database systems.
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