Master of Science in E-Commerce

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The Master of Science (MS) in e-commerce degree program introduces participants to the critical competencies and skills needed to effectively identify, develop, and implement e-commerce business strategies in various types of organizations. These competencies and skills are developed using several key themes incorporated throughout the program in the core curriculum. Themes include technology-driven change; dynamic innovation and creativity; globalization of commerce; ethics, social responsibility, and cultural sensitivity; and integrative systems thinking and practice.

This 36-credit degree program consists of eight core courses, three elective courses, and a capstone course.

Curriculum Requirements

Noncredit Course

All degree-seeking students are required to complete the noncredit course UCSP 611 Introduction to Graduate Library Research Skills within their first 6 credits of study.

Core Courses (24 credits)

Students must complete the following courses:

• ECOM 610 Introduction to E-Commerce
• ECOM 620 E-Marketing
• ECOM 630 Information Risk Assessment and Security Management
• ECOM 640 Internet Principles and Applications
• ECOM 650 E-Commerce Applications and Operations
• ECOM 660 E-Commerce Financial Management and Accounting
• ECOM 670 Social, Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues
• ECOM 680 E-Commerce Application Software

Elective Courses (9 credits)

• COMM 600 Academic and Professional Writing (3)*
• ECOM 681 Introduction to Electronic Government
• Does not include the HCAD courses

Electives may be chosen from existing UMUC graduate courses. Students should contact the program director, Dr. R. P. Ouellette, at 800-888-UMUC, ext. 7200, or rouellette@umuc.edu.

Capstone Course (3 credits)

Students must complete the following capstone course:

• ECOM 671 E-Commerce Capstone

Note: Students should take the courses in the numerical sequence listed above. If for some reason this is not possible, students should seek approval and advice from the program director, Dr. R. P. Ouellette (rouellette@umuc.edu). Students may enroll in ECOM 671 only after completing at least 27 of the required 36 credits.

*Those students who require additional support in writing at the graduate level should take COMM 600 early in their program. COMM 600 will be accepted toward degree requirements as a 3-credit elective course.

For information on the two-year plan for MS in e-commerce courses, please visit Courses and Two-Year Planner.