Careers in Electronic Commerce
E-commerce is use of information technology and the
internet to revolutionise business processes and improve business to customer
relationships.
Related Degree Programs:
Personal Attributes
- good computational skills
- ability to conceptualise and think creatively
- an interest in improving business processes
- sound analytical and reporting skills
- good communication skills
Professional Recognition
Most e-commerce professionals should become fully qualified through a
recognised professional computer association. The ANU Bachelor of Commerce
(Business Information Systems) and Bachelor of E-Commerce is accredited and/or
recognised for professional exemptions by The
Australian Computer Society.
Example Career Titles
Financial Dealer / Broker: Financial dealers and brokers conduct
financial market transactions on behalf of clients and offer advice on financial
matters. (eg. Commodities Trader; Stockbroker; Investment Banker)
Financial Manager (also Financial Analyst, Financial Specialist):
Combines financial knowledge with management, marketing, and operational skills
in order to recognize the impact of financial data on the business as a whole
and on individual departments. Translates financial data into non-financial
terms and communicates it to all levels within the organization.
Mathematical Statistician: Designs and analyses experiments, develops
new statistical theories and forecasting models, and designs sample surveys and
quality control systems.
Treasurer: Plans short- and long-term finance for organisations and
advises on the financial consequences of internal and external decisions. They
design and manage investment portfolios to manage financial risk for
organisations by acquiring, looking after and investing funds.
Operations Manager: Possesses expertise in both finance and
information technology. Works closely with the CIO and the IT department to
measure the value of software and web-deployed applications. Helps businesses
make decisions that are both financially and technologically sound. Also
responsible for working with vendors of financial software and applications.
Emerging Job Titles in Finance
Asset Manager: Specializes in investment and retirement planning for
all individuals with a focus on seniors who seek to live well in retirement
while providing for their heirs. Helps clients identify and capitalize on sound
investment opportunities.
Elder-Care Financial Advisor: Helps clients develop a sustainable
financial plan for themselves or aging relatives in the event of disability or
long-term illness. Especially important due to the increase in average life span
of individuals due to advances in medical research and healthy lifestyle
awareness.
Internal Consultant: Financial professional who will define what a
company needs to do in order to grow its business. Provides profitability and
loss projections of growth opportunities. Also serves as a liaison with external
consultants.
