ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING

Course Description

This course introduces students to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, with a particular focus on SAP, the leading ERP solution worldwide. Students will explore how SAP integrates core business functions such as finance, logistics, human resources, and supply chain management into a unified system. Through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, students will learn to navigate the SAP environment, understand key modules, and perform essential business processes within the system. The course emphasizes both the technical and strategic aspects of ERP adoption and management. By completion of the course, students will be equipped with practical skills that are highly valued by global businesses using SAP.

ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Magal, S. R., & Word, J. (2020). Business Process Integration with SAP S/4HANA. Epistemy Press.
2. 02 Bradford, M. (2025). Modern ERP: Select, Implement, and Use Today’s Advanced Business Systems (5th ed.).
3. 03 Monk, E. F., & Wagner, B. J. (2013). Concepts in Enterprise Resource Planning (4th ed.). Cengage Learning.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Explain the fundamental concepts, architecture, components, and business value of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. SOLO 0
2. L02 Explain how ERP systems integrate core business functions and cross-functional business processes within organizations. SOLO 0
3. L03 Apply fundamental ERP concepts by performing selected business processes such as procurement, inventory management, sales, and financial transactions using an ERP system. SOLO 0
4. L04 Analyze organizational processes and identify opportunities for process improvement through ERP systems. SOLO 0
5. L05 Evaluate key considerations in ERP selection, implementation, and management, including data, organizational change, security, and emerging technologies. SOLO 0

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Create a user interface in a contemporary object-oriented language to allow users to access business data
2. P02 Identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, integration, evaluation and administration of computing-based systems
3. P03 Analyze common business functions and identify, design, and develop appropriate information technology solutions
4. P04 Design and develop software solutions for contemporary business environments by employing appropriate problem-solving strategies
5. P05 Configure and administer database server to support contemporary business environments.
6. P06 Administer or mange a relational database for a small to medium size company
7. P07 Be able to effectively integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment
8. P08 Understand professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities
9. P09 Be able to apply effective communication skills consistent with the professional environment
10. P10 Be able to apply effective collaboration skills in teamwork consistent with the professional environment

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