MIS 354: Enterprise Resource Planning

The course is an introduction of ERP systems; business process mapping and reengineering; metadata; data validity and legal requirements; business processes (e.g. purchasing, manufacturing and HRM) and ERP systems; customization; extension and configuration. In addition, the course in parallel with the lectures, students are required to complete a project in which they will have to prepare the choice and implementation of an ERP system in a company.
On successfully completing the module, the student will be expected to be able to:

• understand the scope of ERP systems and corporate motivation for implementing ERP
• appreciate the challenge associated with implementing such large-scale systems and the dramatic impact these systems have on key business processes
• learn how to develop work plans for an ERP implementation
• gain an understanding of process integration inherent in ERP
• Experience the SAP software system through computer-based training materials and hands on experience