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E-Commerce (BCA)

E-commerce models, EDI, electronic payment systems, security and cyber law.

6 MonthsDuration 6Chapters32Topics
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Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

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01Unit 1: Introduction to E-Commerce 5 topics
  1. Meaning and definition of e-commerce
  2. E-commerce and e-business
  3. Framework of e-commerce
  4. Advantages and limitations
  5. Growth of e-commerce in India
02Unit 2: E-Commerce Business Models 5 topics
  1. B2B, B2C, C2C, C2B and B2G models
  2. Revenue models: advertising, subscription, transaction fee, affiliate
  3. Marketplace and inventory models
  4. M-commerce
  5. Online retail and portals
03Unit 3: EDI and Supply Chain 5 topics
  1. Electronic Data Interchange: concept and working
  2. EDI components and Value Added Networks
  3. EDI standards: ANSI X12 and UN/EDIFACT
  4. Benefits of EDI
  5. E-procurement and supply chain management
04Unit 4: Electronic Payment Systems 6 topics
  1. E-cash and smart cards
  2. Credit and debit cards
  3. Net banking, NEFT, RTGS and IMPS
  4. UPI and e-wallets
  5. Payment gateways and payment process
  6. Risks in e-payment
05Unit 5: E-Commerce Security 6 topics
  1. Security threats: hacking, phishing, malware, denial of service
  2. Symmetric and asymmetric encryption
  3. Digital signature and digital certificate
  4. Certifying authorities
  5. SSL / TLS and HTTPS
  6. Firewalls
06Unit 6: Cyber Law and Online Marketing 5 topics
  1. Information Technology Act 2000 and 2008 amendment
  2. Cyber crimes and penalties
  3. Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules 2020
  4. Privacy, IPR and domain names
  5. Online marketing, SEO and social media

About

You will be able to

  • Explain the meaning, framework, benefits and limitations of e-commerce and e-business
  • Classify e-commerce business and revenue models with Indian examples
  • Describe EDI, its standards and its use in supply chain and e-procurement
  • Compare electronic payment systems such as cards, wallets, UPI, NEFT, RTGS and payment gateways
  • Explain e-commerce security threats, encryption, digital signatures, certificates and SSL / TLS
  • State the main provisions of the IT Act 2000 and consumer rules for online business

Who it is for

  • BCA students of Semester 6 (UP state universities, Lucknow University pattern)
  • Students who want to understand online business before internships in IT or digital marketing

What you need

  • Basic knowledge of computers and the internet

Questions

Is this subject only theory?

It is a theory paper, but we explain every topic with real Indian websites, UPI apps and payment gateways.

Will cyber law be covered?

Yes, the IT Act 2000 and the consumer e-commerce rules are covered at the level asked in BCA exams.

Which syllabus does the course follow?

It follows the common BCA syllabus of UP state universities (University of Lucknow pattern, followed by affiliated colleges). Where your own university's syllabus differs, the centre teaches as per your university syllabus and papers.

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