E-Commerce Specialist Certificate

This certificate program is designed to train students to assist small and medium-sized businesses develop a commercial presence on the Internet. Students are expected to have a general knowledge of basic business principles prior to entering the program since courses will emphasize those aspects of business that are unique to electronic commerce. Graduates will understand the scope and limitations of e-commerce and will be able to describe ecommerce and its unique laws; understand the implications of choices regarding system security and architecture; and understand the need for internationalization and localization of business practices. Graduates will develop and implement Web advertising and marketing plans from both a strategic and implementation perspective. Students will also be able to problem solve the technical issues that are integral to developing or maintaining an e-commerce endeavor.

Requirements for Electronic Commerce Certificate