M-Commerce

Description

This is an intermediary course that aims to introduce students to m-commerce as an extension to e-commerce based on the use of mobile devices and other related technologies. This course may support students in their graduation projects, E-logistics and internet finance by applying mobile banking system or mobile payments. Topics covered include: the technical aspects of m-commerce such as wireless networks (LAN, GPRS and WAP), mobile Security and privacy. This course also includes non-technical aspects such as mobile Payments, location based m-commerce and impact of m-commerce on some service industries (finance, shopping and advertising). This course is supported by two courses which are networks and communication and e-commerce technologies.

Program

Electronic Commerce

Objectives

• This course provides a broad knowledge of mobile commerce applications and technologies. Also it provides multiple factors of adoption and usage of mobile commerce services that lead to computer solutions to e-commerce difficulties.