NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 高階電子化企業研究(8051)
(Eng.) Advanced Research Topics in E-Business
Offering Dept Graduate Institute of Technology Management
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher SUM, PUI-FAIJOHN
Department Graduate Institute of Technology ManagementPh.D Language English Semester 2024-FALL
Course Description This course intends to introduce the doctoral students the fundamental skills and knowledge in conducting researches in the areas of E-Business.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course N
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
1. Review the purposes of a research project and methods of conducting a research.
2. Able to identify different types of research and their contributions to academic and industry.
3. To understand the purposes and the importance of a technical report.
4. Able to have the skill in reading and commenting a research paper.
5. Able to have the skill to follow the latest research results in e-business.
6. Able to conduct a comprehensive survey and compile a survey paper with potential research problems in any research topic in e-business.
7. Able to deliver a talk on any topic in e-business.
1.Application of scientific research methods
2.Identification of research questions
3.Hypothesis development and analysis
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topic Discussion/Production
Discussion
Lecturing
Written Presentation
Oral Presentation
Assignment
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Topic 1: About Research
- Research methods
- Differences between MBA and PhD
- Research contributions
- Reading skills

Topic 2: Concepts in E-Business/E-Commerce
- E-Business/E-Commerce firms
- Technology firms
- AI and machine learning
- Operations analysis and design

Topic 3: Research Groups and Journals

Topic 4: Review on Management
- Operations management
- Organization design

Topic 5: Advanced Topics
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Evaluation
1. Reading assignments
2. Project - a) Progress report (written and oral), b) Final report (written and oral)
3. Discussions (Bonus)
Textbook & other References
Materials distributed during lectures.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
https://john.digi-pack.io/ARTEC/ARTEC2021.html
Office Hours
Every Monday 17:00-18:00 or by appointment
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs
 include experience courses:N
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