FIN2301 e-Finance (FOBUS)

Semester 2 (ONC)Toowoomba (EXT)Toowoomba

Units 1.0 (Bank,Fin&Rel Flds not class) Band 3A

Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and Internet access to USQConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at <http://www.usq.edu.au/business/aboutfob.htm>.

Synopsis

This subject is designed to give students an understanding of the finance-related issues which are central to the success of all e-business. It provides an overview of e-commerce, including new developments such as wireless commerce, RFID and broadband, security issues, protocols and developments (eg biometrics) and also covers finance related topics such as payment systems, banking, corporate systems and software, electronic markets, and aspects of government policy and strategy.