bus5eis enterprise information systems
ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS
BUS5EIS
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Organisations today are employing ERP systems for developing customer-centric business strategies and integration of business processes in accounting, finance, human resources, sales and marketing. In this subject, an overview of enterprise-wide computing and integrated enterprise systems concepts is provided. This subject will expose you to the skills needed to become an ERP consultant. It will develop a capacity in you to analyse and reengineer business processes based on ERP life cycle and using well known ERP tools like SAP. It will help you critique business process re-engineering strategies of organisations in the context of ERP systems as well develop an ERP application framework. It will introduce more recent advances in tis area like SaaS. You will gain an understanding of the functionality of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and the underlying business processes integrated by these systems and their method of integration through case studies. SAP based software packages are used to provide hands-on experience to the students. Some aspects of CRM (customer Relationship Management are also covered.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRajiv Khosla
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites BUS5BID and either BUS5AFS or BUS5IAF
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Enterprise resource planning systems : life, cycle, electronic commerce | Prescribed | O'Leary, D. | NEW YORK : CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2000 |
| Readings | Enterprise systems for management | Recommended | Motiwalla, L. and Thompson, J. | PEARSON INTERNATIONAL EDN. 2009 |
| Readings | Integrated Business Processes with ERP Systems | Prescribed | Magal. Simha R and Word, J. | and Word, J. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critique business process re-engineering strategies of organisations in the context of ERP systems
- Activities:
- 1. Explain nature and scope of ERP systems for business process re-engineering of an integrated business enterprise 2. Elaborate and Critique benefits of ERP systems in context of business process re-engineering using real world case studies 3. Explain why almost all large organisations worldwide (and increasing numbers of medium-size organisations) have adopted Enterprise Systems for business process re-engineering 4. Explain the type of technologies which are needed for the design and development of ERP Systems 5. Describe the different roles that firms play in supporting these systems 6. Describe the input and output capabilities of ERP systems 7. Explain how ERP software manages processes (broadly)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Determine the EPR application framework through an evaluation of the organisation context (size, complexity, culture, etc.) and factors related to choosing, designing and implementing ERP systems
- Activities:
- 1. Analyse business rationale, organization culture for deciding and determining requirements for choosing an ERP system 2. Evaluate organizational size, complexity issues in design of an ERP system 3. Evaluate strategies in planning an ERP implementation 4. Evaluation of factors related to success and failure of ERP systems
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Implementing an ERP system using SAP package
- Activities:
- 1. Explain business processes in context of materials management, order processing, accounting and finance, sales and distribution 2. Familiarize with data entry procedures used by SAP 2. Explain the specific meaning of commonly used terms in SAP (e.g. plant, warehouse) 3. Familiarize with document-handling procedures in SAP 4. Implement materials management, and Controlling : Cost Centree modlues using
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRajiv Khosla
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.5 hours laboratory class other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.5 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2 hour Exam | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One mid-term test (1 hour) | Week 1 to 5 lecture and lab content | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One group assignment (1500 words each) | A group of two student to do an assignment equivalent to 1500 words each. Focusses on ERP enabled Business Process Reengineering and other more recent technologies like SaaS for improving business and customer value. | 15 | 01, 02 |
| One individual 2000 word assignment | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| Lab participation | Two tests based on SAP modules covered in the lab | 5 | 02, 03 |