CQUniversity Unit Profile
COIS12073 Enterprise Systems
Enterprise Systems
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General Information

Overview

Enterprise Systems (ES) have become increasingly popular since the early 1990s. One goal of these systems is to provide an encapsulation of core business processes and information. Many organisations have acquired ES technology, however there are considerable risks associated with ES implementation, maintenance and on-going use. In this unit, you will be equipped with the information required to inform ES adoption, selection and implementation decisions and the ability to communicate this knowledge to your peers and employers.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 2
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

48 credit points

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2021

Brisbane
Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment
Weighting: 20%
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 40%
3. Practical and Written Assessment
Weighting: 40%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Student evaluation

Feedback

The textbook is not current.

Recommendation

Replace the old textbook with free online resources.

Feedback from Self-evaluation

Feedback

Some students were unable to form groups for the major assessment task.

Recommendation

Encourage students to interact with fellow students and facilitate discussions through the forums on the unit website.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Evaluate the role of Enterprise Systems in organisations and their adoption and use characteristics
  2. Compare the common Enterprise System modules and their features
  3. Analyse the individual activities and the roles of key stakeholders in an organisation's Enterprise System life-cycle
  4. Develop an argument for the support or rejection of an Enterprise System adoption decision in an organisation
  5. Examine the role of business process remodelling during Enterprise System adoption and implementation
  6. Assess risk factors, relevant critical success factors and best practice in an Enterprise System adoption and implementation project.

Australian Computer Society (ACS) recognises the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA). SFIA is in use in over 100 countries and provides a widely used and consistent definition of ICT skills. SFIA is increasingly being used when developing job descriptions and role profiles.

ACS members can use the tool MySFIA to build a skills profile at https://www.acs.org.au/professionalrecognition/mysfia-b2c.html

This unit contributes to the following workplace skills as defined by SFIA. The SFIA codes is included:

  • Analytics (INAN)
  • Research (RSCH)
  • Emerging Technology Monitoring (EMRG)
  • Business Analysis (BUAN)
  • Database/Repository Design (DBDS)
  • Change Management (CHMG)
  • Problem Management (PBMG).

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 - Written Assessment - 20%
2 - Written Assessment - 40%
3 - Practical and Written Assessment - 40%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Written Assessment - 20%
2 - Written Assessment - 40%
3 - Practical and Written Assessment - 40%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Enterprise Systems for Management

Edition: 2 (2012)
Authors: Motiwalla, LF & Thompson, J
Pearson
Upper Saddle River Upper Saddle River , New Jersey , USA
ISBN: 9780132145763
Binding: eBook

Additional Textbook Information

This book in eBook format only. It can be purchased directly at the publisher's website here: http://www.pearson.com.au/9780133469653

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Srimannarayana Grandhi Unit Coordinator
s.grandhi@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 12 Jul 2021

Module/Topic

Introduction to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System

Chapter

1

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 19 Jul 2021

Module/Topic

Systems Integration

Chapter

2

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 26 Jul 2021

Module/Topic

Organisational Change and Business Process Reengineering (BPR)

Chapter

9

Events and Submissions/Topic

Introduce yourself and know each other, in-class or via the Moodle "General Discussion" page, so that you can join a group next week.

Week 4 Begin Date: 02 Aug 2021

Module/Topic

Enterprise Systems Architecture

Chapter

3

Events and Submissions/Topic

Form groups for Assessments 2 and 3.

Week 5 Begin Date: 09 Aug 2021

Module/Topic

System Development Life Cycle

Chapter

4

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment One - Developing a Presentation Due: Week 5 Friday (13 Aug 2021) 11:59 pm AEST
Vacation Week Begin Date: 16 Aug 2021

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 6 Begin Date: 23 Aug 2021

Module/Topic

Implementation Strategies

Chapter

5

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 7 Begin Date: 30 Aug 2021

Module/Topic

Software and Vendor Selection

Chapter

6

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 06 Sep 2021

Module/Topic

Operations and Post-Implementation

Chapter

7

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment Two - Case Study Due: Week 8 Friday (10 Sept 2021) 11:59 pm AEST
Week 9 Begin Date: 13 Sep 2021

Module/Topic

Program and Project Management 

Chapter

8

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Begin Date: 20 Sep 2021

Module/Topic

Global, Ethical and Security Issues

Chapter

10

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 11 Begin Date: 27 Sep 2021

Module/Topic

Supply Chain Management

Chapter

11

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment Three - Solve Problem Due: Week 11 Friday (1 Oct 2021) 11:59 pm AEST
Week 12 Begin Date: 04 Oct 2021

Module/Topic

Customer Relationship Management

Chapter

12

Events and Submissions/Topic


Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 11 Oct 2021

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 18 Oct 2021

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Term Specific Information

Unit coordinator:

Dr Sriman Grandhi

Senior Lecturer - ICT | School of Engineering & Technology

CQUniversity Melbourne, 120 Spencer Street, Melbourne 3000

P +61 3 9616 0602 | X 50602 | E s.grandhi@cqu.edu.au

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assessment One - Developing a Presentation

Task Description

This is an individual assessment for both on-campus and online students. In this assessment task, you will develop a PowerPoint presentation related to the learning topics in weeks one to five. Along with the PowerPoint presentation slides, you will provide scripts and a handout for the audience.

You will include scripts as part of your PowerPoint presentation, that is, what would be said if you were giving the presentation in front of an audience. The scripts should show clearly what would be said or discussed as each slide is presented. The scripts should be included in the ‘Notes’ section of each slide. Regarding the handout, it should be designed as a supplement for the presentation, including the presentation's main points. Explore the ways of using it to facilitate communication and to engage the audience.

The following files should be submitted via the link on the Unit Moodle website:

1. The PowerPoint slides (.pptx file), with scripts included in the ‘Notes’ section

2. The handout (.docx file)

The full specifications for this assessment will be made available on the Moodle Unit website.


Assessment Due Date

Week 5 Friday (13 Aug 2021) 11:59 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 7 Friday (3 Sept 2021)

Within two weeks from the date of submission


Weighting
20%

Assessment Criteria

Your presentation will be assessed on the demonstration of knowledge/research findings and understanding of the topics as depicted through the content of the submitted slides, scripts and handout. You will also be assessed on presentation structure, appearance and design of presentation materials. Please refer to the Moodle Unit website for specific requirements and marking criteria for this assessment. You should learn to study, research and do your own work. If your work is found to be copied from another source, plagiarism penalties will be applied as per the University's policy.



Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Refer to the Moodle unit website for a detailed description of the task.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Evaluate the role of Enterprise Systems in organisations and their adoption and use characteristics
  • Compare the common Enterprise System modules and their features
  • Develop an argument for the support or rejection of an Enterprise System adoption decision in an organisation


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Team Work
  • Information Technology Competence

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assessment Two - Case Study

Task Description

This assessment is worth 40% of the total available marks for this Unit. In this assessment task, you are going to work in a group to study, research, analyse and prepare a report responding to a case study. Details of the case study, description of the tasks and the requirements will be made available on the Moodle Unit website. If you have questions in regards to this assessment task please consult your campus Lecturer or Unit Coordinator.

Submission: Group (Maximum of four students in each group).



Assessment Due Date

Week 8 Friday (10 Sept 2021) 11:59 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 10 Friday (24 Sept 2021)

Within two weeks from the date of submission


Weighting
40%

Assessment Criteria

The detailed description of 'Assessment Two - Case Study' will be accessible on the Moodle Unit website which includes information on how it will be assessed. You should learn to study, research and do your own work. If your work is found to be copied from another source, plagiarism penalties will be applied as per the University's policy.



Referencing Style

Submission
Online Group

Submission Instructions
All group members are required to submit the same file through the Moodle Unit website by the due date.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Evaluate the role of Enterprise Systems in organisations and their adoption and use characteristics
  • Compare the common Enterprise System modules and their features
  • Analyse the individual activities and the roles of key stakeholders in an organisation's Enterprise System life-cycle
  • Develop an argument for the support or rejection of an Enterprise System adoption decision in an organisation
  • Examine the role of business process remodelling during Enterprise System adoption and implementation
  • Assess risk factors, relevant critical success factors and best practice in an Enterprise System adoption and implementation project.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Team Work
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Social Innovation

3 Practical and Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assessment Three - Solve Problem

Task Description

This assessment task is worth 40% of the total available marks for this Unit. One of the aims of this assessment task is for you to apply theories to solve problems. In this assessment task, you are going to work in a group to study, research, analyse and prepare a report responding to the specified tasks in solving problems in a case study situation. It includes practical research on the current marketplace for potential ERPs and vendors. Details of the case, description of the tasks and the requirements will be made available on the Moodle Unit website. If you have questions in regards to this assessment task please consult your campus Lecturer or Unit Coordinator.

Submission: Group (Maximum of four students in each group).



Assessment Due Date

Week 11 Friday (1 Oct 2021) 11:59 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

As per the University's policy, grades for this assessment task will not be released until the certification date.


Weighting
40%

Assessment Criteria

The detailed description of 'Assessment Three - Solve Problem' will be accessible on the Moodle Unit website which includes information on how it will be assessed. You should learn to study, research and do your own work. If your work is found to be copied from another source, plagiarism penalties will be applied as per the University's policy.



Referencing Style

Submission
Online Group

Submission Instructions
All group members are required to submit the same file through the Moodle Unit website by the due date.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Analyse the individual activities and the roles of key stakeholders in an organisation's Enterprise System life-cycle
  • Examine the role of business process remodelling during Enterprise System adoption and implementation
  • Assess risk factors, relevant critical success factors and best practice in an Enterprise System adoption and implementation project.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Team Work
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Ethical practice
  • Social Innovation

Academic Integrity Statement

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Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

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