Type:Module
Language:English
ECTS-Credits:5.0
Scheduled in semester:3
Semester Hours per Week / Contact Hours:60.0 L / 45.0 h
Self-directed study time:105.0 h
Module coordination/Lecturers
- Dr. Bernd Schenk
(Modulleitung)
- Dr. rer. oec. Sanja Tumbas, M.Sc.
(Modulleitungsassistenz)
- Dr. Isabell Wohlgenannt
(Modulleitungsassistenz)
Curricula
Master's degree programme in IT and Business Process Management (01.10.2008)Events
Description
The course takes place in cooperation with MIS lecture / MSc Information Systems. Please see http://www.uni.li/tabid/251/id/44232.67/default.aspx for further details regarding course content.
The course focuses on enterprise systems (ES), which are large-scale application software packages that support end-to-end processes, information and document flow, several kinds of reporting, and data analytics in different kinds of organizations.
Topics:
- Benefits of enterprise systems
- Lifecycle of enterprise systems
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
- Customer relationship management (CRM) systems
- Supply chain management (SCM) systems
- Latest technological developments
- Case study: Enterprise processes in SAP
Qualifications
- describe the fundamental concepts and definitions in the area of enterprise systems, especially application systems like ERP, CRM, and SCM systems,
- understand the benefits of integrated enterprise systems for sustainable competitive advantage. They describe the relevance of enterprise systems for process integration along the value chain,
- solve assignments in the field of enterprise systems, especially case studies in the areas of manufacturing and service delivery,
- identify relationships between different types of application systems. They compare solutions with regard to their value contribution,
- describe and model an implementation process for the successful adoption of an enterprise system, and
- evaluate and select suitable software solutions for organizations. They classify different solutions according to complex evaluation schemes and develop a thorough argumentation for the decision process.
- summarize the contents of the case study they are provided with,
- discuss the case study in the light of existing models and theories,
- solve different assignments in the case study with the help of different methods,
- compare the as-is situation described in the case study and identify possible solutions for improvement,
- develop new strategies for a successful implementation of an enterprise system for the case study,, and
- evaluate different solutions regarding their value contribution and sustainability.
Lectures Method
The module integrates theoretical knowledge and practical skills based on an interactive lecture that includes teaching cases.
The e-learning platform Moodle will be used throughout the course for the dissemination of course material and discussions.
Admission Requirements
Motiwalla L., Thompson J. (2011). Enterprise Systems for Management: International Version (2nd ed.). Harlow: Pearson Education.
Literature
Compulsory Reading:
Laudon K.C., Laudon J.P. (2014). Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm. Global Edition (13th ed.). Harlow: Pearson Education.
Research papers and case studies will be provided in class.
Further Reading:
Snabe J.H., Rosenberg A., Moller C., Scavillo M. (2009). Business Process Management: The SAP Roadmap. Bonn, Boston: Galileo Press.
Exam Modalities
- Evaluation of exams should take no longer than six weeks.
Exams
- PWW-MA_08_Enterprise Systems (WS 15/16, bewertet)