IT415 Leveraging Mobile Technologies (3 cr.)

This course provides an introduction to mobile devices, networks, and applications. Topics include the roles of financial institutions, operators, content providers, and other key parties in the mobile commerce value chain; core mobile technologies; and the differences between m-commerce and e-commerce. The current mobile infrastruction, mobile technology trends, and emerging business opportunities are covered.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Evaluate the most promising mobile technologies and their potential application.
2. Identify the key components of the mobile Internet.
3. Identify the roles of financial institutions, operators, content providers, and other key parties in the mobile commerce value chain.
4. Discuss mobile security issues and payment methods.
5. Contrast and compare the possibilities and the limitations of the mobile environment.
6. Describe the intrinsic differences between m-commerce and e-commerce.