Shaping the Enterprise with ICT (ISYS20006)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2022
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About this subject
Overview
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AIMS
This breadth subject is intended to help students understand (a) what packaged enterprise application software (PEAS) is, (b) how such software is implemented, and (c) how organizations can maximize benefits from their often-large investments in PEAS. By “PEAS”, we refer to 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 organizations around the world today rely on such systems to support their core business processes.
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) things organizations need to do to try 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
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Have 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)
- 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 organization
- Have an understanding of the likely direction and impact of PEAS-related technological innovations such as in-memory databases, mobile computing, and business intelligence on future enterprise-system architectures
- 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 achieve the following:
- Students will improve skills in oral and written communication
- Students will develop skills in argument analysis
- Enchanced collaborative skills through group work and discussions
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMP10001 | Foundations of Computing |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
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12.5 |
| ISYS10001 | Foundations of Information Systems | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ACCT10003 Accounting Processes and Analysis
INFO10001
OR
Achieving 75% in the Programming Competency Test.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
615-260 Enterprise Systems (prior to 2009)
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: 9 April 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
One on-going assignment of approximately 750 words. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 3 are addressed in the on-going assignmen
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
An individual assignment of approximately 1000 words. ILOs 1 and 4 are addressed in the individual assignment
| Week 8 | 20% |
A group assignment with 3 group members of approximately 2000 words due at the beginning of week 12. ILO 2 is addressed in the group assignment
| Week 12 | 20% |
One written closed book examination. ILOs 1 to 3 are addressed in the examination.
| End of semester | 50% |
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
Students undertaking this subject will be expected to regularly access an internet-enabled computer.
A general understanding of the objectives of database systems would be an advantage.
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject is delivered in one 2-hour class on theoretical concepts and one 1-hour practical class on SAP ERP each week. The second hour of the theoretical class is typically conducted in tutorial rooms. 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 organizations.
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 organizations 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 organizations. Students will work on real-world cases of organisations attempting to maximize benefits from their use of enterprise systems. There will normally be at least one guest lecture from an invited industry practitioner.
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
Last updated: 9 April 2025