This course introduces the basic concepts of electronic payment systems (electronic money, electronic payment mechanisms, and electronic billing methods), explains the state-of-the-art e-payment technologies (how to electronically mint money, how to secure electronic payment, and how to integrate e-payment systems into shopping and trading systems), and discusses the design approaches to different e-payment systems adaptable to different e-commerce business models. Advanced research issues are discussed in the course together with the individual research topics.

Research Issues in Smart Card Systems