BUS120

E-Commerce

VanWest College Single Course E-Commerce

Students examine how the Internet is rapidly becoming one of the primary communication, marketing and commercial medium for businesses in almost every industry, and how managers can effectively use this tool to execute their organization’s strategic plans. This course will familiarize students with current and emerging internet-based electronic commerce business models and technologies. They will discuss topics such as competitive strategies with e-commerce, various e-business models, and how to manage B2C or B2B e-commerce projects.

Course Details

  • Course ID: BUS120
  • Course Name: E-Commerce
  • Course Length: 2 months (8 weeks)
  • Offered Location: Vancouver
  • Method: In-person Lecture
  • Start Dates: 2026: August 31, December 21 / 2027: August 3
  • Course Schedule: Monday & Wednesday (3:00 – 5:45 PM or 6:00 – 9:30 PM) or Tuesday & Thursday (3:00 – 5:45 PM or 6:00 – 9:30 PM)
    * You may have additional or make-up classes on Fridays
  • Credential: Upon the successful completion of this single course, you will receive E-Commerce Single Course Certificate

Admission Requirement

English Admission Requirement

  • Completion of EAP 300 with a final grade of 75% from VanWest College (Vancouver or Kelowna), or
  • IELTS Academic 5.5+, or
  • TOEFL IBT 65+, or
  • Duolingo 100+, or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE): Minimum overall score of 160 or grade “C”, or
  • EIKEN Pre-1 with a combined score of at least 2450, or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic with no single score lower than 50 or with an overall score of 52 and above

Academic Admission Requirement

  • High School Diploma (Grade 12), or
  • General Education Development (GED)

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees
Course Fee (Domestic): $1,000
Course Fee (International): $1,300
Application Fee (Domestic): $150
Application Fee (International): $250
Student Services Fee: $250

*Textbook costs are not included. Textbooks should be purchased by the individual. For the list of required textbooks, please click HERE.

Textbook

  • Textbook: Kenneth C. Laudon; Carol Guercio Traver (2021). E-Commerce 2021: Business, Technology, and Society. 16th Ed. Pearson.
  • ISBN: ISBN10: 0136931723 / ISBN13: 9780136931720
  • Online Source: Vital Source
  • Buy at VanWest: No

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