FSM620 - E-Business Opportunities in the Financial Industry

Subject Title
E-Business Opportunities in the Financial Industry

Subject Description
This course explores the application of e-business concepts to the financial industry. Learners identify the present and future opportunities that would allow financial institutions to evolve into an effective e-business operation. Ethical and security principles form the framework af all e-business recommendations.

Credit Status
Credit toward the FSM degree program.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Explore how the use of the internet is affecting the financial industry in the evolving marketplace.
2. Differentiate the internet, intranet, and extranet uses and applications for e-business.
3. Assess which business functions and processes would benefit from the use of the internet and e-business technologies.
4. Evaluate, using the case study model, how internet and e-business technology can assist an organization to realize its strategic goals.
5. Justify the essential reasons why a financial institution should be involved in e-business practices.
6. Explain the important marketing opportunities and challenges involved in conducting e-business in the financial services sector.
7. Develop ethical guidelines for conducting electronic business.
8. Demonstrate effective participation in an empowered self-directed team-learning environment.

The subject enables students to enhance the professional approach to problem solving - meeting deadlines, demonstrating attitudes that promote success, accepting responsibility and accountability to succeed, and participating as a team. There are opportunities to use initiative in the challenges of the requirements.

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Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

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