Enterprise Systems (ISYS90036)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Sherah Kurnia
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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.
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, (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. Students will normally undertake approximately 10-15 hours of hands-on exercises with software from a leading vendor, SAP.
Please view this video for further information: Enterprise Systems
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
- Demonstrate the likely direction and impact of technological innovations such as in-memory databases, mobile computing, business intelligence and artificial 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 enhanced 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: 8 November 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISYS90026 | Concepts in Information Systems |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 8 November 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
One group assignment (3 members): analysis of Enterprise Systems related case studies. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1, 2 and 3 are addressed in the group assignment. Students must obtain a minimum weighted average mark of 50% for the two assignments.
| Week 8 | 30% |
One individual assignment: understanding SAP ERP software. It involves completing two modules and writing a reflection of approximately 1500 words. The first module is due in week 6, the second module in week 8 and the report with reflection in week 12. ILO's 1 and 4 are addressed in the individual assignment. Students must obtain a minimum weighted average mark of 50% for the two assignments.
| Week 6, Week 8, and Week 12 | 20% |
One written 2-hour closed book end of semester examination. ILO's 1 to 3 are addressed in the examination.
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Sherah Kurnia Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours per week, comprising of one 1.5-hour lecture and one 1.5-hour workshop in computer labs. Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Sherah Kurnia
Time commitment details
200 hours
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Last updated: 8 November 2024
Further information
- Texts
- 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.
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Last updated: 8 November 2024