Module Details

Module Code: INFO8001
Title: Enterprise Systems
Long Title: Enterprise Systems
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4820 - Information Systems
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: Enterprise Systems are core software used by organisations to manage information in every area of their operations. This module examines how these systems are used in the main functional areas of a business.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate and analyse the main characteristics of enterprise software.
LO2 Evaluate and discuss the use of ERP in the Marketing, Accounting, Human Resource, Production and Supply Chain Functions.
LO3 Model Business Processes Workflows for ERP Implementation.
LO4 Critically appraise and discuss the use of ERP for emerging technologies.
LO5 Apply selected ERP and CRM applications to business scenarios.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Organisational Functions, Processes and Data Requirements
Functional Areas and Business Processes. Functional Area Information Systems.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software
Evolution of ERP. Description and use of selected ERP software. Significance and benefits of ERP software and systems. Capabilities of ERP.
Marketing, Accounting, Human Resource, Production and Supply Chain Management Information Systems
Sales and Distribution in ERP. Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Integration of Sales and Accounting. The Production Planning Process. ERP and Suppliers. Accounting in ERP Systems. Implications of the Sarbanes Oxley Act for ERP systems. Trends in Financial Reporting. Human Resources Processes with ERP.
Business Process Modelling and ERP Implementation
Process Modelling. Evaluating Process Improvement. ERP Workflow Tools. Implementing ERP Systems. Change Management.
ERP and Emerging Technologies
Accessing ERP through the Cloud. Virtualizing ERP. Mobile ERP Applications. Integrating the Internet of Things and ERP software. Using ERP for Business Analytics and Business Intelligence.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,5
Assessment Description
Group Project assessing the CRM needs of an organisation.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,5
Assessment Description
Evaluation and application of selected ERP software.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures on Enterprise Systems and their use in key business areas. Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Lab Sessions using selected ERP and CRM Software. Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of theoretical material and skills attainment in selected ERP and CRM software. Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures on Enterprise Systems and their use in key business areas. Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Lab Sessions using selected ERP and CRM Software. Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of theoretical material and skills attainment in selected ERP and CRM software. Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Bret Wagner, Ellen Monk. (2013), Concepts in Enterprise Resource Planning, 4th. Course Technology, [ISBN: 9781111820398].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BACCT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting 8 Group Elective 2
CR_BGSCM_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Global Supply Chain Management 2 Mandatory
CR_BBISY_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Information Systems 8 Mandatory