2017-2018 Catalog

E-Commerce Assistant, Certificate

Certificate—36 credit hours

Curriculum Code 1460

This program prepares students to assist in the development and management of electronic commerce websites. E-Commerce has become a major objective of most mid- to large-size companies as well as small companies. E-Commerce includes the knowledge of business principles as well as web development, database design, and infrastructures. Demand for people with e-commerce skills will continue to grow as businesses continue to expand their use of electronic technology.

Gainful Employment Information

Required Career Courses

36 credit hours as follows:

IMS-101Introduction to Computer Systems

3

OR-

IMS-115Microsoft Office I

3

- 

MIS-111Internet Technologies

3

MIS-123Database Design

3

MIS-141Website Development: HTML & CSS

3

MIS-197E-Commerce Development

3

- 

MIS-210Project Management

3

OR-

MIS-291Systems Analysis and Design

3

- 

MIS-292SQL/Database Applications

3

MIS-297Data-Driven Websites

3

MIS-298E-Commerce Policy and Strategy

3

OSA-135Website Applications

3

Select 6 credit hours from the following:

BUS-105Small Business Management

4

BUS-130Principles of Marketing

3

BUS-131Principles of Retailing

3

BUS-134International Business

3

BUS-136Business Law

3

BUS-200Consumer Behavior

3

BUS-230Advertising

3

BUS-231Principles of Management

3

Suggested Schedule

Semester 1 (9 credit hours)

IMS-101Introduction to Computer Systems

3

OR-

IMS-115Microsoft Office I

3

- 

MIS-111Internet Technologies

3

BUS-___BUS-105, 130, 131, 134, 136, 200, 230, or 231

3

Semester 2 (9 credit hours)

MIS-123Database Design

3

MIS-141Website Development: HTML & CSS

3

MIS-197E-Commerce Development

3

Semester 3 (9 credit hours)

MIS-210Project Management

3

OR-

MIS-291Systems Analysis and Design

3

- 

MIS-297Data-Driven Websites

3

OSA-135Website Applications

3

Semester 4 (9 credit hours)

MIS-292SQL/Database Applications

3

MIS-298E-Commerce Policy and Strategy

3

BUS-___BUS-105, 130, 131, 134, 136, 200, 230, or 231

3