Level 5 Award
in Business to Business (B2B) E-commerce
Level 5 Award could transfer 20 credits and full tuition fees to Level 5 Diploma programs of SIMI Swiss.
Level 5 Award in Business to Business (B2B) E-commerce
The aim of this award is to provide learners with knowledge of Business to business (B2B) ecommerce. This includes Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), online transaction processing, inventory management systems and supply chain management.
Could transfer 20 credits and full tuition fee to the Level 5 Diploma in IT E-Commerce of SIMI Swiss.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).
- 1.1 Analyse the history and standards of EDI.
- 1.2 Analyse the role of EDI within a corporate environment.
- 1.3 Assess the implications of peer-to-peer versus value added networks.
2. Understand Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
- 2.1 Analyse the differences between online banking, instant payment and contactless payment systems.
- 2.2 Analyse the suitability of different payment systems for different types of transaction.
- 2.3 Assess the implications of cryptocurrencies from economic and political perspectives.
3. Understand online transaction processing (OLTP)
- 3.1 Analyse the requirements, uses and challenges of online transaction processing.
- 3.2 Analyse the differences between OLTP and online analytical processing (OLAP).
- 3.3 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of centralized versus decentralized systems.
- 3.4 Analyse the requirements of an OLTP system design.
4. Understand inventory management
systems.
- 4.1 Analyse the scope of operations of inventory management software.
- 4.2 Analyse the advantages and disadvantages of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and cloud inventory management software.
- 4.3 Analyse the interface between an inventory management system and the supply chain.
- 4.4 Analyse the challenges of inventory management system design.
5. Understand supply chain management.
- 5.1 Analyse the historical development of supply chain management.
- 5.2 Evaluate processes within the supply chain.
- 5.3 Analyse the uses of just-in-time (JIT), material requirements planning (MRP) and total quality management (TQM) within supply chain management.
Topics:
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Standards
Course Coverage
Understanding early EDI implementation, standards, and transmission protocols, including Direct and VAN EDIs.
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Systems
Course Coverage
Exploring types of EFT systems such as online banking, instant payment, and contactless payment methods.
Supply Chain and Inventory Management
Course Coverage
Examining inventory tracking systems, ERP solutions, cloud-based management, and supply chain methodologies including JIT and MRP.
Total Quality Management (TQM) in Operations
Course Coverage
Analyzing the principles and applications of TQM for enhancing operational efficiency and quality control.
Indicative reading list
- Thomas C (2017) B2B eCommerce Master Plan: how to make whole sale ecommerce a key part of your business to business sales growth, Kernu Publishing, Truro, UK
- Raisch W (2001) the eMarketplace – strategies for success in B2B ecommerce, McGraw-Hill, USA
- Hanly L (2016) Content that Converts: How to Build a Profitable and Predictable B2B Content Marketing Strategy, Hanly Creative
Entry requirements
- Learners must be over 18 years old.
- Relevant Level 4 Diploma or equivalent qualification
- Or GCE Advanced level in 3 subjects or equivalent qualification.
English requirements
If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent
- Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent
- Or A minimum Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score of 51 or equivalent
The SIMI Swiss reserves the highest decision-making power for admission whether to accept or not accept after a specific review of each candidate’s profile to ensure that they can comprehend and gain benefits when participating. For the fake university or diploma mills, University Partners shall not be accepted.
After graduating with Level 5 Award, students receive all certified documents from the SIMI Swiss.
Certified Documents:
- e-Certificate from the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss).
- Hard copy certificate from the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss) – Optional.
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) certified from SIMI Swiss for credit and tuition fee transfer.
Because the program is accredited and recognized, students can easily use certified in the working environment and have many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, in case if you want to study for a SIMI degree or university partner degree, students can convert all credits and the full paid tuition fee.
The SIMI Swiss’ Level 5 Award means:
The SIMI Swiss Level 5 Award is a qualification at the higher undergraduate level and is equivalent to the following:
- Level 5 Certificate of the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) in the UK
- Level 8 Certificate of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
- Level 5 Certificate of the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW)
- Level 5 Certificate of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Level 6 Certificate of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
- Level 5 Certificate of the ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
- Level 6 Certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)
Students can convert all credits and the full tuition fee when participating in the SIMI Swiss and/or University Partners academic programs if they want to study for an academic degree.
Credits transfer:
Learners can accumulate 20 credits from the Level 5 Award program when participating in the Level 5 Diploma program. Please see the credit transfer policy HERE
Tuition fee transfer:
When participating in the Level 5 Diploma program, students who have graduated 1 Level 5 Award will receive a discount of full tuition fee which you paid. Please see the tuition fee transfer HERE
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