Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Concept
MBA Program
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Concept
Course Outline
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Concept
Detailed Course Outline
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Concept
Professor
Course Dates
Prof. Lili Saghafi
Aug. 21-Nov 31
Exam Period: Dec 3-22
Sharda University
School of Business Studies
Email: lili.saghafi@sharda.ac.in
Email: proflilisaghafi2006@yahoo.ca
Personal Web: https://sites.google.com/site/professorlilisaghafi/
Classroom Hours
MBA IIIrd semester
Office Hours
PGDM 106-20
10:25am - 11:55am Mon 08:45am – 10:25amTHURSDAY
10:25am - 11:55am Tue/Wed Room 306
Room 305
Mon/Tue/Wed
Mon/Tue/Wed
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
09:30am – 1 0:00am
02:45pm - 03:30pm
The course will teach students how to master and maximize enterprise resource
planning (ERP) software -- which continues to become more critical in business
today CONCEPTS IN ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING. Equip students to
use ERP tools to increase growth and productivity as they learn how to effectively
combine an organization's numerous functions into one comprehensive,
integrated system. CONCEPTS IN ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
reflects the latest trends and updates in ERP software while demonstrating how
to make the most of this important technology.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Course introduces the basic functional areas of business and how they are
related. It demonstrates how information systems that are not effectively
integrated fail to support business functions and business processes that extend
across functional area boundaries. By contrast, students clearly see how
integrated information systems help organizations improve business process and
provide managers with accurate, consistent, and current data for making
informed strategic decisions. Cases and real examples throughout this course not
only thoroughly introduce the practical aspects of enterprise resource planning,
but also prepare learners for ongoing ERP success in business today and
tomorrow.
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Specific topic coverage includes:
The course includes the basic use of a SAP Software.
Prerequisite
Semester Credit
3-
Text/Lab Books
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Concepts in Enterprise Resource Planning, 4th Edition
Ellen Monk University of Delaware
Bret Wagner Western Michigan University
ISBN-10: 1111820392
ISBN-13: 9781111820398
272 Pages Paperback
©2013 Published
Suggested book to review:
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Enterprise Resource Planning, 3rd Edition
Bret Wagner Western Michigan University
Ellen Monk University of Delaware
ISBN-10: 1423901797
ISBN-13: 9781423901792
272 Pages Paperback
©2009 Published
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ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
To be given separately
Teaching strategies
A variety of teaching strategies may be used in this course including but not limited to:
lecture, discussion, online sessions ( if technology permits), classroom exercises, lab
exercises, demonstrations, workshop , video and examinations.
Online synchronous format. Synchronous classes meet online on the same day and
time every week. With this format, you'll have live chat with the professor,
supported by a "virtual blackboard". You can also use real-time text messaging to
ask questions or interact with your professor and classmates. Online asynchronous
format. Online asynchronous classes provide the maximum scheduling flexibility,
allowing you to attend class any time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With
this format, you'll access recorded online sessions, and other instructional
materials via the Internet. You'll also participate in online discussions via chat,
which permit more interaction among classmates and the professor.
Method of Evaluating
Students
3Assignments /Participation
in Class
Remarks
Points
Passing/Failing
mark
10+5+10=25
Failing to hand in
these assignments
will result of
reduction of your
project mark at the
end as well
10 marks
(Group mark,
Group Working
should be Properly
and it will be
evaluated at the
end of the course)
5 Marks
Presentation
(Individual Mark)
15
Final exam
Written Exam
40
Mid Term
Written Exam
20
Project Report
100
Examinations:
There will be one midterm and one final examination. Exams have to be written in pen.
Please refer to the tentative schedule on the next page for locations and times. It is
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expected that the students will be available to take the exams at the scheduled dates and
times.
Attendance Policy
Attendance in class is mandatory. Students are responsible for all material and
assignments given in class whether they are present or not. It is the responsibility of the
student to obtain notes, assignments, etc. for any missed class from a fellow student.
Any uncoordinated, unexcused missed exam will result in a score of 0 for that exam.
Requirements for Successful Completion of the Course
In order to successfully pass this course, students are required to achieve at least 60/100
on the combined Mid-Term/Final Examination total, as well as to complete all assignments
and the project.
Important Notes:
There will be no make-up examinations under any circumstance.
Late submissions of assignments will not be accepted.
Class Participation:
Students are expected to read the assigned chapters, and come to class prepared to
discuss the chapter content including the end-of-chapter cases and exercises assigned.
Contract
During your first meeting as a group, draft a contract, listing the ground rules
of your group work and indicate what is expected from each member and what
are the consequences of not abiding these rules would be. After a couple of weeks
you review the contract and make any necessary adjustments.
Some items to be included in the contract, are:
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lateness to meetings
absences from meetings
leadership - students are required to rotate leadership at least once
through the group before they experiment with any other manner of
assigning leadership
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participation in group decisions/discussions ,etc.
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Important document about ground rules of how to make this contract is
provided to you
PROJECT
Project details will be distributed separately. No late project will be accepted.
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TOPICAL OUTLINE
1. Business Functions and Business Processes.
2. The Development of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems.
3. Marketing Information Systems and the Sales Order Process.
4. Production and Supply Chain Management Information Systems.
5. Accounting in ERP Systems.
6. Human Resources Processes with ERP.
7. Process Modeling, Process Improvement, and ERP Implementation.
8. ERP and Electronic Commerce.
SOME USEFUL INFORMATION:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOLS
Project Track Express!
http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Business/Project_Manageme
nt/ProjectTrack_Express_.html
AtTask Project Management application Trial Version
https://www.attask.com/signup/step_1
Video Demo
http://www.attask.com/overview/view_demo
Note:
Any person with any disability, please contact Office for Students with Disabilities
as soon as possible, Please remember that you should provide me a letter from Office
for Students with Disabilities maximum in the second week of the course
Important dates University Calendar:
Please Note:
The Code of Conduct is outlined in the University academic regulations. Please be
familiar with the regulations. They will be applied.
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TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE
Readings, Project due Dates, and Exam Dates
Topics
Week
Introduction
1
2
3
Business Functions
and Business
Processes.
. Business
Functions and
Business Processes.
SAP introduction
The Development
of Enterprise
Resource Planning
Systems.
Chapter
Readings
4
5
6
Marketing
Information
Systems and the
Sales Order
Process.
Marketing
Information
Systems and the
Sales Order
Process.
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Project/Exams
Videos
Download
SAP Video
Lecture 1
PM software
Lecture 2
Student’s information
sheet
CONTRACT
ERP Video
Lecture 3
Project Proposal is
DUE
One Paragraph telling
me which company
you chose and who
are your team
members ( APA
format)
PM Video
SAP
The Development
of Enterprise
Resource Planning
Systems.
Dues/Deadlines
for Assignments
and exercises
Lecture 4
Pre Assignment Due
Make your own CV
and one page Team
page Online
Lecture 5
Fitter Snackers
Lecture 6
Fitter Snackers
SAM VIDEO
ERP Video
ASSIGNMENT I
DUE
ALL YOUR DFDs
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WORKSHOP
WEEK on TEAM
WORKING and
Lab
7
8
Production and
Supply Chain
Management
Information
Systems.
Production and
Supply Chain
Management
Information
Systems.
MIDTERM
EXAM
9
WORKSHOP
TOPICS
WBS,
Questionnaires
Bring all your
prepared diagrams
and tables to class,
HAVE SCTOCH
TAP and colored
pens
Lecture8
Lecture8
videos
Workshop
Report is Due
Lecture 9
ASSIGNMENT II
IS DUE
MIDTERM
EXAM On
Second Class Of
The week
Production and
Supply Chain
Management
Information
Systems.
Accounting in ERP
Systems
Course Outline
Lecture 10
Build Design Model
Classes Diagram
draft
COURSE
FEEDBACK DUE
Individual by
email
10
Storyboarding
Lecture 11
11
12
13
14
Human Resources
Processes with
ERP.
Process Modeling,
Process
Improvement, and
ERP
Implementation.
ERP and Electronic
Commerce.
SAP Review &
Demonstration
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Payter Video
ALL COVERED
CHAPTERS
SLIDES AND
all extra’s
covered in
class
VIDEO
MAKE
PRESENTATIO
N TASK FORCE
to arrange
presentation
EVENT send
your invitation
letters
VIDEO
Revise your
Project
Managements
CHARTS
VIDEO
Lecture 12
Lecture 13
ASSIGNMENT III
DUE
Lecture 14
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E Commerce
VIDEO
Publish your work
Publish your work
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PRESENTATION
W15
Final Exam
Dec3rd
Course Outline
PROJECT DUE
GROUP
PRESENTATION
PROJECT DUE
Publish your work
Examination period
Comprehensive Exam
All Chapters and
Slides and Videos
Note: This schedule is subject to change. Please pay attention to announces in
class in regard to any change of this schedule, the lectures are not based on
sequence presented in book, some of these slides presentation in class will
be only a glance to the subject, and not all slides will be covered in class, but
they are subject of exam .
Not all chapters will be covered, some only will be a glance to the subject
Please take note of key words in class for additional material that we are covering during
lectures. Please pay attention to the announces and your E-MAILS.
There will be no make-up examinations under any circumstance.
Late submissions of assignments will not be accepted. NO DEADLINE WILL BE
CHANGED ONCE IT HAS BEEN SET
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