Study Abroad Programme

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1 MODULE SPECIFICATION UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES KEY FACTS Module name Module code School Department or equivalent Business Engineering with ERP Solutions IN3003 Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering Department of Computing UK credits 15 ECTS 7.5 Level 6 Delivery location (partnership programmes only) MODULE SUMMARY Module outline and aims The module aims at giving you knowledge of critical issues when re-engineering businesses using large off-the-shelf products. In order to do so, the module will discuss the most common types of packaged enterprise information systems, with a particular emphasis on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). The module will make you aware of the importance and types of ERP software solutions and of the range of problems which often arise when implementing packaged enterprise software ERP solutions. Such an analysis will be carried out through the discussion of real world case studies and through the critical review of the academic literature in information systems. In order to give you knowledge of current thinking in research and leading-edge practice, current state-of-the-art ERP systems will be used as an example of how to implement such systems in an organisation.

2 Content outline The impact of IT and enterprise software on the organization Types of enterprise information systems Business process management and re-engineering: principles and best practices ERP: its business importance and popularity ERP System Architectures and introduction to SAP System R/3 Business Process modelling (with the EPC notation) Examples of typical ERP business processes Beyond ERP (ERP II) Enterprise Information Systems Business Value and Critical Success factors The lectures will focus on ERP system principles and industry case studies. In the labs, SAP's R/3 will be demonstrated as an exemplar off-the-shelf business/software solution WHAT WILL I BE EXPECTED TO ACHIEVE? On successful completion of this module, you will be expected to be able to: Knowledge and understanding: - explain the fundamental principles of ERP technology and other types of information systems and evaluate their application in context. - evaluate the business & technical benefits of ERP in context. - analyse the business value and critical success factors for ERP system implementation in context. - explain the concepts of second generation ERP systems.

3 Skills: - Execute typical ERP business processes using ERP Systems - Model complex business processes using different notations Values and attitudes: NOT STATED HOW WILL I LEARN? Cognitive/Intellectual - Taught in the laboratory and in the lectures. Knowledge and Understanding - All knowledge related to the learning outcomes is delivered through lectures and laboratory based coursework. Subject Specific - taught in the laboratory and in the lectures. Transferable - Taught using laboratory based coursework. Teaching pattern:

4 Teaching component Teaching type Contact hours Self-directed study hours Placement hours Total student learning hours Tutorial Tutorial Lecture Lecture Totals WHAT TYPES OF ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK CAN I EXPECT? Assessments Examination and coursework. In case of failure, the reassessment tasks will be set according to the University Assessment Regulations. Assessment pattern: Assessment component Assessment type Weighting Minimum qualifying mark Pass/Fail? Coursework Written assignment 30 0 N/A Examination Written Exam 70 0 N/A Assessment criteria

5 Assessment Criteria are descriptions of the skills, knowledge or attributes students need to demonstrate in order to complete an assessment successfully and Grade-Related Criteria are descriptions of the skills, knowledge or attributes students need to demonstrate to achieve a certain grade or mark in an assessment. Assessment Criteria and Grade-Related Criteria for module assessments will be made available to students prior to an assessment taking place. More information will be available from the module leader. Feedback on assessment Following an assessment, students will be given their marks and feedback in line with the Assessment Regulations and Policy. More information on the timing and type of feedback that will be provided for each assessment will be available from the module leader. Assessment Regulations The Pass mark for the module is 40%. Any minimum qualifying marks for specific assessments are listed in the table above. The weighting of the different components can also be found above. The Programme Specification contains information on what happens if you fail an assessment component or the module. INDICATIVE READING LIST Simha R Magal & Jeffrey Word. Integrated Business Processes with ERP Systems. John Wiley & Sons, Inc

6 Students will be provided with copies of lecture notes, slides and relevant academic and commercial papers throughout the module.