MABS 413

E-Commerce Apps for Entrepreneurial Business

Course Description

This course will survey and provide instruction for using contemporary e-commerce apps, e-business tools, online marketplaces, online platforms, social media e-commerce tools that facilitate entrepreneurial business success. Topics include case studies, discussions, and practical methods of planning, developing, managing, and marketing online business products and services.

Course topics:

E-commerce business models.
E-commerce revenue models.
Overview of offering products and services through an online business
Overview of online marketplaces such as Amazon and Etsy.
Overview of online platforms.
Marketplace and web store case studies.
Research, create, and assemble product information from Amazon, Etsy, listing.
New trends and tools for e-commerce and online business.
Understand and apply Search Engine Optimization.
Introduction to Social Commerce and Social Commerce Marketing .

MABS 413 - CRN 70290

Section 931 - 3 Units Credit

fall 2025 - online

This is an online class offered through city online and has a 16-WEEK semester.

This is a fully online class with no REQUIRED face-to-face meetings.

The course begins on 09/2/2025 and ends 12/19/2025

Free tuition is available for City College students who have established California residency and live in San Francisco. Students apply for Free City by completing the one-page Free City Application which is included as a screen within the online registration process.

Instructor Contact

Julian Skolnick CCSF Business Faculty

Email for more information: Julian.Skolnick@mail.ccsf.edu

Canvas Inbox: Preferred method of contact during the Semester.

Phone Number: 415-452-7701

Office Hours: By Appointment via CityZoom.

The best way to contact me during the Semester for online courses is by Canvas Inbox. I will check my Canvas Inbox during the week (M-F) during the semester and I will usually respond within 24 - 48 hours. Emails sent on Friday after 5 PM will be answered on Monday.

ADDING the Class

Admissions/Enrollment & Financial Aid Office

Assisting students in CCSF application process, scheduling placement tests, registration, use of Web4 and student email, unofficial transcripts, student ID cards, financial aid and info.on other resources.

For more information call: (415) 9206000 or (415) 920-6067

Adding the course after the beginning date: On the first day of class students may submit a course add request using their MyRam student account. You must submit an e-mail describing your interest in this course. Upon approval, students may register for the course.

Academic Accommodations

Students who need academic accommodations should request them from the Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) located in the Rosenberg Library, Room 323 on the Ocean Campus. Telephone: 415-452-5481 (V) 415-452-5451 (TTY). DSPS is the campus office responsible for verifying disability-related need for academic accommodations, assessing that need, and for planning accommodations in cooperation with students and instructors as needed and consistent with course requirements.

Please see the Disabled Students Programs and Services for more information.