Units
Enterprise Systems Applications
Unit code: INN312
Contact hours: 3 per week
Credit points: 12
Information about fees and unit costs
The aim of this unit is to introduce business configuration aspects of a large Enterprise Systems (also refered to as ERP systems) application. The unit commences with an introduction to concepts of large system implemenattions, requirements gathering and analyses. The unit then teaches how to configure a large Enterprise Systems application (using SAP) for common business processes in an organization. The course also aims to provide hands-on experience of configuring a range of SAP modules. The unit enables you to experience both the business analyst view and the user's view of the system across a number of business processes.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 1 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
This unit introduces fundamentals of Enterprise Systems (also refered to as ERP systems) configuration. It uses the SAP Enterprise System Application as an example to demonstrate how organizations adopt packaged Enterprise Systems to its organizational and user requirements. The unit offers theoretical as well as practical guidance on best practices in large systems configuration pertaining to the following SAP Enterprise Systems modules: materials management (MM), sales and distribution (S&D) and production planning and control (PP).These core modules will also provide an overview of the fundamentals and capabilities of an Enterprise System.
Aims
The aim of this unit is to introduce business configuration aspects of a large Enterprise Systems (also refered to as ERP systems) application. The unit commences with an introduction to concepts of large system implemenattions, requirements gathering and analyses. The unit then teaches how to configure a large Enterprise Systems application (using SAP) for common business processes in an organization. The course also aims to provide hands-on experience of configuring a range of SAP modules. The unit enables you to experience both the business analyst view and the user's view of the system across a number of business processes
Objectives
On completion of this unit you should be able to:
- Demonstrate some of the knowledge and skills required to pursue professional activities in the area of Enterprise Systems (ES). These include theoretical knowledge of the characteristics of ES, such as the integration of data, processes and functions, the use of configuration to replicate organisational specific processes and the benefits and disadvantage of using enterprise systems, the linkages between business activities and ES processes (GC1), practical knowledge of the design of organisational hierarchy for enterprise systems applications and the configuration processes to undertake these activities (GC1, GC2).
- Effectively solve problems in user view transactions processing and configuration activities (GC2).
- Demonstrate understanding of business reasoning supporting business processes and related configuration and user authorisations (GC2, GC6).
- Demonstrate an understanding of the latest trends in enterprise systems such as complex business needs and changes to processes which reflect these needs (GC7).
FIT Graduate Capabilities
GC1 Knowledge and skills
GC2 Critical and creative thinking
GC6 Social and ethical responsibility
GC7 Leadership and change
Content
This unit introduces fundamentals of Enterprise Systems (also refered to as ERP systems) configuration. It uses the SAP Enterprise System Application as an example to demonstrate how organizations adopt packaged Enterprise Systems to its organizational and user requirements. The unit offers theoretical as well as practical guidance on best practices in large systems configuration pertaining to the following SAP Enterprise Systems modules: materials management (MM), sales and distribution (S&D) and production planning and control (PP).These core modules will also provide an overview of the fundamentals and capabilities of an Enterprise System.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
The content of the unit is delivered through lectures, a laboratory program, case studies, and the QUT Blackboard site. Lectures cover theoretical aspects of the unit, and practical sessions provide an opportunity to solve series of hands-on SAP activities and configuration tasks. Practical staff will be available to provide assistance.
Formative activities focussed on the configuration and transaction activities will be provided and given feedback. You will be given a mid-semester exam based on knowledge learnt about configuration, transactions and lecture material. A final exam assesses your understanding of the activities and theory that you have learnt throughout the semester.
Concurrent Teaching
This unit is being taught concurrently with an undergraduate offering of the same subject. University policy permits postgraduate and undergraduate students to attend the same lectures. Separate tutorial sessions will be provided for postgraduate students where student numbers allow.
Assessment
All assessment contributes to your grade.Assessment 1 and 2 will be reviewed and written feedback will be provided.
Practical staff are available during the practical to clarify or elaborate on the content and to provide constructive feedback on business processes, configuration and transaction issues. Furthermore, teaching staff are available during consultation hours and via email to clarify the content of the assessments and to provide constructive feedback on any element of the unit.
Assessment name:
Examination (Theory)
Description:
Test on configuration, transactions and lecture content. This summative test addresses your understanding of the theory and practice in the unit.
Relates to objectives:
1, 2, 3 and 4
Weight:
20%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 7
Assessment name:
Problem Solving Task
Description:
This is the application of practice within the system. Students will be given weekly exercises that require either configuration or completion of transactions or both. This is formative/summative assessment.
Relates to objectives:
1 and 2
Weight:
50%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 10
Assessment name:
Examination (Theory)
Description:
Final Examination (2 hours). This summative final examination covers the entire unit and includes theoretical and discursive questions related to business processes, enterprise systems and the functional areas of enterprise systems.
Relates to objectives:
1, 2, 3 and 4
Weight:
30%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Exam Period
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
Practical Workbook - Details available on Blackboard
Risk assessment statement
There are no unusual health or safety risks associated with this unit.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 24-Oct-2012
