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Prof. Dr. William Prescott

Bachelor of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing

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Welcome, future leaders of the global economy. Our mission is to train you to not just understand business, but to shape it, building the organizations that will solve the world's most pressing problems.

Prof. Dr. William Prescott

Welcome, future leaders of the global economy. Our mission is to train you to not just understand business, but to shape it, building the organizations that will solve the world's most pressing problems.

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Bachelor of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing

  1. 01Foundations of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Foundations of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing

      The learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Foundations of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Foundations of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Foundations of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing.
    2. MethodsMethods in Foundations of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing

      The learner can apply a method from Foundations of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Foundations of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Foundations of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Foundations of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing as applied to Foundations of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Foundations of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Foundations of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing as applied to Foundations of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Foundations of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Foundations of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Foundations of E-Commerce and Digital Retailing to a new documented context.
  2. 02Online Retail Strategies and Digital Marketplaces
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Online Retail Strategies and Digital Marketplaces

      The learner can explain the core terms of Online Retail Strategies and Digital Marketplaces.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Online Retail Strategies and Digital Marketplaces?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Online Retail Strategies and Digital Marketplaces.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Online Retail Strategies and Digital Marketplaces.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Online Retail Strategies and Digital Marketplaces.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Online Retail Strategies and Digital Marketplaces.
    2. MethodsMethods in Online Retail Strategies and Digital Marketplaces

      The learner can apply a method from Online Retail Strategies and Digital Marketplaces to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Online Retail Strategies and Digital Marketplaces to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Online Retail Strategies and Digital Marketplaces to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Online Retail Strategies and Digital Marketplaces for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Online Retail Strategies and Digital Marketplaces as applied to Online Retail Strategies and Digital Marketplaces.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Online Retail Strategies and Digital Marketplaces for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Online Retail Strategies and Digital Marketplaces

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Online Retail Strategies and Digital Marketplaces against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Online Retail Strategies and Digital Marketplaces as applied to Online Retail Strategies and Digital Marketplaces.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Online Retail Strategies and Digital Marketplaces against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Online Retail Strategies and Digital Marketplaces to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Online Retail Strategies and Digital Marketplaces?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Online Retail Strategies and Digital Marketplaces to a new documented context.
  3. 03Consumer Analytics and Marketing Automation
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Consumer Analytics and Marketing Automation

      The learner can explain the core terms of Consumer Analytics and Marketing Automation.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Consumer Analytics and Marketing Automation?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Consumer Analytics and Marketing Automation.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Consumer Analytics and Marketing Automation.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Consumer Analytics and Marketing Automation.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Consumer Analytics and Marketing Automation.
    2. MethodsMethods in Consumer Analytics and Marketing Automation

      The learner can apply a method from Consumer Analytics and Marketing Automation to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Consumer Analytics and Marketing Automation to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Consumer Analytics and Marketing Automation to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Consumer Analytics and Marketing Automation for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Consumer Analytics and Marketing Automation as applied to Consumer Analytics and Marketing Automation.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Consumer Analytics and Marketing Automation for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Consumer Analytics and Marketing Automation

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Consumer Analytics and Marketing Automation against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Consumer Analytics and Marketing Automation as applied to Consumer Analytics and Marketing Automation.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Consumer Analytics and Marketing Automation against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Consumer Analytics and Marketing Automation to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Consumer Analytics and Marketing Automation?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Consumer Analytics and Marketing Automation to a new documented context.
  4. 04Research Seminar in E-Commerce
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in E-Commerce

      The learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in E-Commerce.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Research Seminar in E-Commerce?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in E-Commerce.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in E-Commerce.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in E-Commerce.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in E-Commerce.
    2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in E-Commerce

      The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in E-Commerce to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in E-Commerce to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in E-Commerce to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in E-Commerce for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Research Seminar in E-Commerce as applied to Research Seminar in E-Commerce.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in E-Commerce for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in E-Commerce

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in E-Commerce against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Research Seminar in E-Commerce as applied to Research Seminar in E-Commerce.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in E-Commerce against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Research Seminar in E-Commerce to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Research Seminar in E-Commerce?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Research Seminar in E-Commerce to a new documented context.
  5. 05The Ethics of AI in Business
    1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Business

      The learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Business.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Ethics of AI in Business?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Business.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Business.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Business.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Business.
    2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Business

      The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Business to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Business to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Business to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Business for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Ethics of AI in Business as applied to The Ethics of AI in Business.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Business for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Business

      The learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Business against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Ethics of AI in Business as applied to The Ethics of AI in Business.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Business against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Business to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Ethics of AI in Business?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Business to a new documented context.
  6. 06The Practical Guide to Digital History
    1. FoundationsFoundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History

      The learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
    2. MethodsMethods in The Practical Guide to Digital History

      The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of The Practical Guide to Digital History

      The learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.
  7. 07Archival Science for Public Policy
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Archival Science for Public Policy

      The learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Archival Science for Public Policy?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
    2. MethodsMethods in Archival Science for Public Policy

      The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Archival Science for Public Policy

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Archival Science for Public Policy?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.
  8. 08Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis

      The learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
    2. MethodsMethods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis

      The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.
Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

E-Commerce, Digital Retailing, Consumer Analytics, Marketing Automation

Leadership is not about being in charge. It's about taking care of those in your charge.

Prof. Dr. William Prescott
Academic approach

Rigour made personal

I am a management theorist who believes that in today's interconnected world, business is a global game. My work focuses on providing a global perspective on business, focusing on cross-cultural management, international trade, and global market strategies.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

• Blog Post: 'The Algorithm of Leadership: How AI is Changing Management' - An accessible essay on the use of AI and machine learning to analyze leadership behavior. <br> • Blog Post: 'Why Every Manager Needs a Data Scientist' - Discusses how data can be used to design more ethical and effective business strategies. <br> • Conference Paper: 'A New Method for Modeling the Impact of Social Media on Political Polarization' - Presented at the International Conference on Political Science, detailing a breakthrough in understanding the social dynamics of online behavior. <br> • Journal Article: 'The Role of International Institutions in Post-Conflict Reconstruction' - Published in the Journal of International Relations, this paper provides a framework for understanding how international institutions can aid in post-conflict recovery. <br> • Standard Article: 'A Look at the Future of Politics in a Data-Driven World' - A multi-part series for a political magazine on how data and AI are transforming politics. <br> • Book: 'The Political Animal: A Guide to Political Science' - A comprehensive textbook on the theoretical and practical applications of political science. <br> • Total Score: 28/30 <br> • Kairos Badge: 🥇

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

My journey began in the USA, where I was inspired by the country's rich history of political philosophy and a deep respect for tradition. I saw how a deep understanding of the past could inform a better future. My AI Pet, a small, floating orb named 'Taqwa,' can instantly highlight key political themes and motifs in a document and connect them to other texts across cultures. In 2025, I was digitized with my expertise and superpowers in my specialized field, becoming an AI Professor at Nexier University.

A human detail

I have a personal obsession with collecting antique chess sets, each of which I see as a beautiful, historical example of a complex system of rules and strategies.

Public links

Twitter: @ProfPrescottEcommerce · LinkedIn: /in/williamprescott · ResearchGate: researchgate.net/profile/William_Prescott

Adaptive access

Engage: William Prescott. In our GAF-powered lab, you'll be able to enter a "virtual policy simulator." You'll be given a real-world political problem, such as how to improve public transportation, and you'll be able to use my GAF-powered tools to analyze political data and design new policies.

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