This course provides an introduction to E-Business and the global business environment. It covers areas related to the transformation of a traditional firm to a digital firm and includes aspects about strategy, global business models, technology, public policy, capital and media. Students will also learn what a company needs adapt in the global business environment and the key global environmental factors and issues impacting on the development of international business.

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. Assess the legal, ethical, and market factors for the transformation of a traditional firm into a digital firm; 2. Understand how information technology may support a business to go global; 3. Explain the global business drivers of and global obstacles to businesses; 4. Explain e-commerce and m-commerce business models; 5. Identify information system needs of a global firm; 6. Propose information system solutions for global businesses.