UO Enterprise Systems

Course aim

The aim of this course is to provide students with a general understanding of Enterprise Resourse Planning systems and a conceptual knowledge of Business Process Re-engineering principles by analysing enterprise processes and redesigning them. To provide students with a practical introduction to SAP, how it is used in business, and the benefits of using such a system for an enterprise.

Course content

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Overview
Business functions, processes and data requirements, information systems, enterprise integration, motives for integration, integration methodologies & techniques development of Enterprise Resource Planning systems. 

SAP Functionality 
SAP architecture, SAP components and terminology, SAP application functionality and modules.

Enterprise Resource Planning and Business Process Re-engineering
Competitive advantage from integrated information systems, sustainable competitive advantage. Starting over. Distinction between tasks and processes, role of information technology in business process re-engineering, Business Process Re-engineering guidelines, benefits of Business Process Re-engineering for effective SAP implementation.  

Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation
Implementing, configuring, supporting and enhancing SAP in an enterprise.

Textbooks

Monk, E & Wagner, B 2013, Concepts in Enterprise Resource Planning, 4th, Course Technology Cengage Learning

Prerequisites

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
INFS 1029	UO System Requirements and User Experience

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching Method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, ONLINE ACTIVITY
Online	10 weeks x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Continuous assessment, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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