Syllabus: Business Proces Management (BIS6011) Prof. Dr. Frank Morelli Hochschule Pforzheim / Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences Course: Kind of Examination: Workload: Information and fur‐
ther documents for the course: Prerequisites: Validity: Lecturer: Ort und Zeit: BIS6011 – Business Process Management
PLP (SAP ERP Case Studies)
4 ECTS Credits by 2 SWS per semester. The result of
120 h workload is approximately split in 40 h „contact hours“ for lectures 80 h for case study work / scrum meetings On the elearning platform you can find the course „Business Process Management 2012“ (Graduate School / Master of Science in Information Systems (MIS). Within the “Dokumentenarchiv” (tab “Kommunikation”) all relevant documents are filed. Foundations in business administration
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2 Course Description: This course gives an introduction in integrated business process management using an ERP system. The focus is on ‐ learning and understanding generic business processes and ‐ optimizing business processes by creating an integrated ERP solution (“backbone of the company”). Learning Goals: Within a company´s environment the students are able to  gain an understanding of the SAP ERP system  get experiences out of being an active member within an SAP ERP project  design and validate an operating company structure and environment in SAP ERP  create master data in SAP ERP  design generic business processes  optimize business processes by using SAP ERP Current Schedule: Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences ‐ Syllabus: Business Process Management (BIS6011) Prof. Dr. F. Morelli
3 Books Useful information can be found by within the help.sap.com literature. Especially recommended are the follow‐
ing books (which are deposited within the the course reserve shelf (“Semesterapparat Prof. Dr. Frank Morelli”):  Magal. S./ Word, J. (2011): Integrated Business Processes with ERP Systems, Preliminary Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, New York  Magal. S./ Word, J. (2009): Essentials of Business Processes and Information Systems, John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, New York Furthermore the following references are given:  Snabe, J./ Rosenberg, A./ Möller, C. (2009): Business Process Management – the SAP Roadmap, SAP Press, Bonn  Ullmann, M. (2009): Maximizing SAP ERP financials accounts payable, SAP Press, Bonn  Jordan, J. (2009): Product Cost Controlling with SAP, SAP Press, Bonn  Dickersbach, J./ Keller, G./ Weihrauch, K. (2008): Production Planning and Control with SAP, SAP Press, Bonn  Murray, M. (2008): SAP MM – Functionality and Technical Configuration, 2nd edition, SAP Press, Bonn  Iyer, D. (2007): Effective SAP SD – Get the Most Out of Your SAP SD Implementation, SAP Press, Bonn  Franz, M. (2007): Project Management with SAP project system, SAP Press, Bonn Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences ‐ Syllabus: Business Process Management (BIS6011) Prof. Dr. F. Morelli
Didactical Approach The course is an evenly split combination of lectures on the one hand and an implementation project on the other. The goal for the lectures is to understand generic approaches of business process management, and how to design concrete business process models. Furthermore an understanding of the interrelationship between business processes and ERP systems is essential. The implementation project deals with the creation of a concrete organizational structure, master data as well as business processes in the SAP ERP IDES system based on a case study. Case Study Overview In today’s global economy it is essential to have an overall perspective. This course forces you to build business processes based on the requirements of a certain company. For this purpose the company´s organizational structure is established first by creating the various elements and then mapping the connections that each has to the other. SAP ERP uses the organizational structure as the base from which to tie everything together. The master data records hold all the characteristics of the products, vendors, customers, and accounts. Master data is specific to the organizational structure. The students create each aspect within the progress of the im‐
plementation project and can understand the interdependence between these elements. Based on configuration activites the business processes are transformed into chains of SAP ERP transactions in order to increase the company´s efficiency. Assignment Guidelines for written Documents ‐ Enterprise Structure Documentation The documentation (PDF‐File) is expected to contain the answers for the enterprise structure Magdeburg Mo‐
torsport Group. It is graded by team. Due Date: Monday, 16th of April, 08h00 For sending the file please use the following expression: ESD_<Group_No.>.pdf, e.g. ESD_Group1.pdf ‐ SAP Term Paper The documentation (PDF‐File) should contain a solid explanation of the chosen solutions. As a main purpose the paper has to outline how the as‐is business processes of the Motorsport Magdeburg Group will be opti‐
mized by using SAP ERP transactions (in the sense of “IT‐Services”). Further proposals concerning IT‐solutions for the near future of the group can be made in addition. It is expected to have a structuring, text passages comprising about 15 pages (plus graphics) in total. The style of writing has to be scientifically oriented (critical objectivity is expected regarding strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats). Each subgroup gets a separate grade for their part. In addition the documentation has to contain reflections about “lessons learned” out of the teamwork at the end ‐ however this part won´t be graded. Due Date: Wednesday, 4th of July, 08h00 For sending the file please use the following expression: TP_<Group_No.>.pdf, e.g. TP_Group1.pdf 4 Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences ‐ Syllabus: Business Process Management (BIS6011) Prof. Dr. F. Morelli
5 Term Paper and Assurance of Learning The term paper is used for an assessment of the MIS learning goal 2.2 by means of a rubric. The overall goal 2 says that students are able to express their ideas and arguments in English orally and written in a logically structured and convincing way concerning complex professional problems (“communication skills in a global context”). In detail, goal 2.2 formulates that students are able to present in written English complex topics in a well‐founded, logically structured and convincing way. Schedule of Graded Milestones Student Responsibilities and Class Behavior • Read the course syllabus • Respect each other • Take responsibility for your action • Be fair • Act with honesty • Trust each other • Demonstrate civility • Arrive to class on time and do not leave early • Please let me know in advance if you miss a class • Demonstrate and respect divergent opinions Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences ‐ Syllabus: Business Process Management (BIS6011) Prof. Dr. F. Morelli
My Teaching Philosophy To help you learn about the subject as well as its real world implications I will do the best that I can. If you have problems or questions, please speak up in class. If you do not want to ask in class, please send me an e‐mail or see me at my office. If you have problems with your progress in the course or with a teammate or your team please talk to me as early as possible. The longer you wait the fewer options I will have to help you. I do anything I can to help you as long as I can extend the same treatment to other students in the class. Please do not ask for unfair treatment. I really care about you as students and as human beings, but I do not give grades away. Warm regards and all the best for your learning progress Frank Morelli 6