E-Commerce Training and Degrees
Learn about e-commerce careers and education paths.
E-commerce opens up entirely new business opportunities around the world, and as old market practices incorporate new technologies, the field will increase in importance.
Students with backgrounds in e-commerce typically work in Information Technology (IT) fields, often as the managers of IT infrastructures. They can also oversee the development and marketing of Internet web sites as project managers. Graduates of e-commerce programs leave school prepared to fill positions in the technical staffs of corporations.
Will an E-Commerce MBA be too technical for me?
What E-Commerce training options are available?
Undergraduates can earn a Bachelor's in E-Commerce or E-Business. Graduate students can earn a Master of Science in E-Commerce or an MBA with an E-Commerce or E-Business concentration.
What's the difference between the Master's and MBA?
Master's degree:
- The master's degree is highly specialized and will allow you to focus almost exclusively on computer science and business administration
- A master's program will enable you to delve into e-commerce issues in greater depth; an MBA program will allow you to spend your first year developing a set of skills that can be transferred to other areas
- Master's programs are designed to help you become a leader in technology management and integration
MBA degree:
- An MBA program will permit you to develop a general set of management skills as well as e-commerce knowledge
- An MBA degree may qualify you to hold management positions in other fields beside e-commerce, should you become interested in a different career
What subjects will I study?
As an e-commerce student, you will study traditional business topics like finance, accounting and marketing, but your coursework will emphasize Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Your studies will probably include classes such as these:
- E-management
- Electronic marketing
- Online business strategies
- MIS
- Web site development
- IT applications
Students with IT backgrounds may take advanced computer science courses as well.
What careers do E-Commerce students pursue?
E-commerce graduates can assume management roles in e-business and e-commerce fields, including operations, marketing, technical support and administration. Many become consultants for large corporations that want to incorporate Internet business into their strategic plans. Companies may need you to improve B2B online transactions, vitalize Internet product sales, or research e-commerce competition.