Subject Area: Science, Technology and Engineering
Course: Extended Diploma in Information Technology – FL3 - QCF

Unit: | No: 8 | Title: e-Commerce | Specialist |

Internally Assessed Assignment: | Credit Value:10 | Assessor:Trevor HumphreysDate Issued: 11/5/15Hand In Deadline: 05/06/15Duration: 3 weeks |

Learning Outcomes covered in this assignment: | 4. Research and develop an e-commerce strategy | Assignment title: 2: Impact of e-Commerce | Scenario: You are to create an e-commerce strategy for a small business that does not currently sell online. Any written part of this assignment should be proof-read and submitted electronically where possible. Appropriate use of maths, English and subject specific terminology is essential. |

Task 1 | You need to research three existing e-commerce sites. Try and choose three sites with different business models. Present the information either as a written report or slideshow. You should aim to describe: * The nature of the business and its target audience * The key features of the site * How the products are displayed * The site’s ease of use * The registration or checkout process * What payment methods the site acceptsUse screen grabs to illustrate your points. | Evidence you must produce for this task | * Research document (Word, PDF, Powerpoint) | Criteria covered by this task: | To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to: | Unit | Criterion reference | Plan an e-commerce strategy | 8 | P6 | Task 2 | Create a strategy for a real-world business which does not currently have an e-commerce presence. This should be written in the form of a report entitled ‘Name of business: An e-commerce Strategy.’ The report should include information on: * How the e-commerce site can be promoted * Any costs involved (actual figures are not required) * Appropriate security measures * Site hosting and other appropriate technical details * Any other information you feel is relevant for the business you have chosen | Evidence you must produce for this task | * * E-commerce strategy (Word / PDF) | Criteria covered by this task: | To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to: | Unit | Criterion reference | Plan an e-commerce strategy | 8 | P6 | Task 3 | Using appropriate softare design an interface for your chosen business’s e-commerce site. The interface should be of the site’s home page and should demonstrate all the key features of an e-commerce website. * Employ the logos or colour schemes used by your business. It must look like an extension of the existing brand * Ensure your interface has all the functionality necessary for an effective e-commerce site i.e. it allows the user to view product details and to submit payment and delivery details * Ensure it is easy to use and pleasing to the eye | Evidence you must produce for this task | * * E-commerce strategy (Word / PDF) | Criteria covered by this task: | To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to: | Unit | Criterion reference | Design an interface for an e-commerce business | 8 | M3 |

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