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Information Systems in E-Business and Online Commerce

Category:
Courses
Educational hub:
Digital Society & Global Citizenship, Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Target audience:
Students
University:
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

ECTS credits:
6
Mode of delivery:
Virtual
Contact name:
Sofia Martino
Contact email:
aurora@vu.nl
Contact name #2:
Joey van Angeren
Contact email #2:
joey.van.angeren@vu.nl
Language:
English
Study cycle:
Bachelor, Master
Additional info:

Start date:
2026-10-26
End date:
2026-12-14
Application start:
2026-09-24
Application deadline:
2026-10-20

SDG:
SDG8. Decent work and economic growth
Course credit:
Yes
Free course:
Yes
Aurora competence framework:
Only for enrolled students:
Yes
Open for registration to all Aurora Universities:
Yes
Faculty:
Information and Communication Technologies
Micro-credential:
No
Curious about the technology behind online businesses such as Amazon, Booking.com, or TikTok? In Information Systems in E-Business and Online Commerce, you will explore how digital technologies enable modern businesses to operate, innovate, and connect with customers worldwide.

This interdisciplinary course examines the relationship between business and technology, covering topics such as digital platforms, cloud computing, APIs, service-oriented architectures, and no-code/low-code development. You will learn how organisations use information systems to support e-commerce, streamline processes, analyse customer data, and create new digital services.

Through a combination of theory and practical assignments, you will develop the skills to translate business needs into technological solutions, critically assess digital innovations, and work on real-world challenges in e-business and online commerce. You will also gain experience collaborating in teams and presenting your ideas and findings.

A great opportunity for students interested in the intersection of business, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

For whom?

This course is open to third-year Bachelor’s and Master’s students. 

Nomination procedure

Please send your nominations to aurora@vu.nl. After the nomination deadline (October 15th), selected students will receive the online application form. After acceptance and registration, a passport copy is requested for the final enrollment.