# Online eCommerce course for small business

> MeRC online eCommerce course for SME managers: 12 modules, self-tests and a business plan project, completed in December 2002 and piloted with 27 students.

Page URL: https://merc-mcmaster.ca/research/online-courses/

Research question: How Can An Online Course Be Presented Most Effectively? Team: Norm Archer and Milena Head.

| Feature | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Audience | SME managers and owners |
| Structure | 12 modules |
| Testing | Bypass test plus three tests per module, modules 1-11 |
| Project | An eCommerce business plan |
| Platform | Windows 2000 Server, IIS, SQL Server |
| Completed | December 2002 |
| Pilot | 27 students |
| Delivery | McMaster Centre for Continuing Education |
| Rights | TVOntario, with on-site licensing |

- Sheridan College's David Nowell contributed content.
- Susan Barclay, a consultant, managed the project.