Diploma in eCommerce level 5

Aim of the course

The course aims to provide students with an introduction to e-commerce and the changing role of e-commerce in business, entry level skills and knowledge to develop web pages, the skills to conduct Internet marketing and to plan and understand e-commerce business strategies and an understanding of business, legal, ethics and technological issues in the field of electronic commerce.

Entry Requirements

IELTS 5.5;
National Certificate or Diploma, Level 4; or
Have relevant work experience in the IT industry or other business; or
Students can satisfy the Principal/Director of Studies that they are proficient in English language

Basic computer skills are required for all students, which include:

Using a PC
Using the Internet
Using word processing
Using the MS Windows operating system

Other Information

The Diploma in eCommerce (Level 5) is a nationally registered qualification, which has been approved by the NZ Qualifications Authority. It is a full time 38 weeks course, completed over 2 semesters of 19 weeks each. Student work is assessed by means of tests, research assignments and team based project work. Much student work involves applying course concepts in actual business case-studies.

Course outline

Semester One (19 Weeks)
Semester Two (19 Weeks)

Subjects studied on the Diploma in eCommerce (Level 5) include:

Introduction in Electronic Commerce
Information System and Technology
Web Development
Business Communications
Marketing
Electronic Marketing
Electronic Law
Computer Ethics and Professionalism