Abstract
China’s education sector has involved in e-commerce programs since the beginning of this century as one of international pioneers in 2001. However, a gap still exists between China’s e-commerce education and industry demands that China’s e-commerce education seems far from meeting business’s expectations. This paper described firstly the current situation of China’s e-commerce education. Based on the literature review and interviews, the reasons why this gap existed were then analysed with four challenges including argue on separate vs. integrated focus, technical vs. non-technical focus, textbook concerns, and lack of industry involvement. Finally, several suggestions were provided for helping China’s educators to gain input from international experience and solving relevant challenges. Although this research focused mainly on China’s e-commerce education, the introductory materials discussing China’s current state should be valuable for any universities being interested in China’s e-commerce education. This can also serve as a spring board to discuss the overall framework for e-commerce education in developing countries.
Highlights
In the review of literature, research into e-commerce education has been conducted since early 2000
This paper described firstly the current situation of China’s e-commerce education
This research focused mainly on China’s e-commerce education, the introductory materials discussing China’s current state should be valuable for any universities being interested in China’s e-commerce education. This can serve as a spring board to discuss the overall framework for e-commerce education in developing countries
Summary
In the review of literature, research into e-commerce education has been conducted since early 2000. Many researchers such as Toraskar & Lee China’s educators find that they have to still face number of issues in developing e-commerce programs. The most important issue is that a gap exists between China’s e-commerce education and industry demands. It is a need for China’s educators to review the current situation of e-commerce programs and refer to international experience so as to select the most appropriate pathway in further development of e-commerce education
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary 
Published Version (
Free)
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
