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Enterprise Systems (ISYS90036)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Winn Chow
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Overview
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AIMS
This subject is intended to help students understand (a) what in packaged enterprise application software (PEAS) is, (b) how such software is implemented, and (c) how organisations can maximize benefits from their often-large investments in packaged-software-based systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Business-Intelligence (BI) systems. These systems are important because most organisations around the world today rely on such systems to support their core business processes.
This subject is offered as an elective subject primarily for students in the final year of the Masters in Information Systems.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
The subject discusses (a) what enterprise-systems software is, (b) claimed advantages and limitations of enterprise systems, (c) how best to implement packaged enterprise application software (PEAS), (d) future directions that PEAS are likely to head as vendors respond to market pressures for integration between heterogeneous information systems, cloud computing, greater access from mobile devices, and demand for more information faster than ever before, and (e) what organisations need to do to maximize benefits from their often-large investments in packaged enterprise application software (PEAS). Students will normally undertake approximately 10-15 hours of hands-on exercises with software from a leading vendor, SAP.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Have an appreciation of the factors that need to be managed if enterprise-wide software is to be implemented on time, within budget, and produce on-going benefits for its host organisation
- Have an understanding of the likely direction and impact of technological innovations such as in-memory databases, mobile computing, and business intelligence on future enterprise system architectures
- Develop a good understanding of the capabilities of enterprise-wide ICT-based application software, e.g., enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM)
- Gain hands-on experience in using SAP ERP system, the most popular enterprise application software packages to support business processes
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed or enchanced the following generic skills:
- Argument analysis, i.e. the ability to identify arguments and evaluate the evidence that authors provide to support their arguments. Argument analysis is one of the most important skills a person can develop
- Oral and written communications
- Ability to collaborate with different individuals through group work and discussion
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must have completed 50 points of study to enrol in this subject (inclusive of any advanced standing/exempted credit).
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ISYS20006 | Shaping the Enterprise with ICT | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One group project (3 members): analysis of Enterprise Systems related case studies. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1, 2 and 3 are addressed in the group project.
| Week 8 | 30% |
One individual project: understanding SAP ERP software. Due in weeks 6, 8 and 12. ILO's 1 and 4 are addressed in the individual project.
| From Week 6 to Week 12 | 20% |
One written 2-hour closed book end of semester examination. ILO's 1 to 3 are addressed in the examination.
| End of semester | 50% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Winn Chow Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours per week, comprising of one 1.5 hour-seminar and one 1.5 hour-practical work in computer labs. Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Winn Chow
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
Readings are listed in the Subject Notes and available online.
- Subject notes
Learning and Teaching Methods
The subject is delivered in 3-hour classes, with each class containing two lectures on theoretical concepts, and a class discussion or student presentations on a research paper related to the current lecture topic. Outside class, students will study theory and complete exercises designed to increase understanding of what enterprise systems are, and the way that they can contribute value to organisations.
Indicative Key Learning Resources
The key subject “handout”, including details of assignment and questions for discussion, will be available online from LMS. Key articles will be available online via the university library. Exercises for hands-on use of SAP ERP will be available online. Students will be provided with an account on an SAP ERP system sourced from the SAP-supported University Competency Centre at QUT. Lectures will be audio recorded via Lecture Capture and made available online.
Careers/Industry Links
This subject is relevant to careers as business analysts, IT managers, and consultants. Since almost all large organisations today have implemented enterprise systems, and such systems are constantly being upgraded, there is a large on-going demand for people with knowledge of this topic from both consulting and user organisations. Students will work on real-world cases of organisations attempting to maximise benefits from their use of enterprise systems. There will be one or two lectures from invited practitioners from industry.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022