Conquer Internet Sales with a Degree in e-Business

by Lynsey Hemstreet
lynsey.hemstreet@university-of-phoenix-online.net
University-of-phoenix-online.net Columnist

Spend a lot of time on email or eBay? Wonder how you can use your business skills online? A Bachelor of Science in Business with a specialization in e-Business could be the online degree that launches you into a new career.

"E-Business" is a term coined by Lou Gertner, CEO of computer giant IBM, to refer to companies that use information systems to conduct business. While studying e-business, you'll be on the cutting edge learning about e-commerce and Internet retailing. Even basics like purchasing, supply chain management, customer service, and vendor relations differ dramatically when put to use electronically.

Does it sound exciting to manage orders for an online retailer or do customer service at a dot com? There are also endless opportunities writing software to streamline data systems or ensuring that technical systems are up to date in order to facilitate communication between departments. It could be smart to invest in an online degree in e-business today.

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About the Author

Lynsey Hemstreet is a freelance writer and editor based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She holds a degree in journalism from San Francisco State University and has covered topics ranging from arts and entertainment to education and insurance. In her spare time, Lynsey enjoys creating new hairstyles, swing dancing, and eating chocolate.