bus5eis enterprise information systems

ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

BUS5EIS

2019

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, you will be provided with an overview of enterprise-wide computing and integrated enterprise systems concepts. You will be introduced to the skills needed to become an ERP consultant and have the opportunity to develop your capacity to analyse and reengineer business processes based on ERP life cycle using well known ERP tools like SAP S/4 HANA. You will critique business process re-engineering strategies of organisations in the context of ERP systems. Case studies and SAP S/4 HANA based software packages will be used to provide you with hands-on experience.

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 TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsEnterprise resource planning systems : life, cycle, electronic commercePrescribedO'Leary, D.NEW YORK : CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2000
ReadingsEnterprise systems for managementRecommendedMotiwalla, L. and Thompson, J.PEARSON INTERNATIONAL EDN. 2009
ReadingsIntegrated Business Processes with ERP SystemsPrescribedMagal. 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 3. Explain the specific meaning of commonly used terms in SAP (e.g. plant, warehouse) 4. Familiarize with document-handling procedures in SAP 5. Implement materials management, and Controlling : Cost Centre modules
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)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2019, 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 per week 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 per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 2 hour Exam5001, 02, 03
One mid-term test (1 hour)Week 1 to 5 lecture and lab content1001, 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.1501, 02
One individual 2000 word assignment2002, 03
Lab participationTwo tests based on SAP modules covered in the lab502, 03