Enterprise Systems

Course aim

The aim of this course is to provide students with a general understanding of ERP systems and a conceptual knowledge of BPR 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 as system for an enterprise.

Course content

The integration of an organisation's information systems in order to achieve a competitive advantage over competitors has become a major concern for business management today. In similar fashion, many managers of not-for-profit organizations believe that, in order to achieve optimum effectiveness and efficiency in delivering the services they provide, they too need to achieve an integration of their currently disparate information systems.

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

Introduction to SAP R/3 as an ERP system
SAP R/3 and mySAP systems, hardware configurations, SAP Architecture, SAP Components and Terminology.

Competitive Advantage & Business Process Re-engineering (BPR)
Competitive Advantage from integrated information systems, Sustainable competitive advantage. Starting over, distinction between tasks and processes, Role of information technology in BPR, Seven general re-engineering guidelines, Benefits of BPR for effective SAP implementation.

ERP implementation
Implementing, configuring, supporting and enhancing SAP in an enterprise; the ABAP programming language.

Textbook(s)

Monk, E & Wagner B 2007, Concepts in Enterprise Resource Planning, 3rd, Course Technology Cengage Learning

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
INFS 2035	Systems Analysis, Design and Project Management

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 12 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks
Practical	1 hour x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	2 hours x 12 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks
Practical	1 hour x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External (On-line materials)	N/A x N/A
External (Managed discussion board)	N/A 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

Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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