Refer to Discussion Forum, Facilitator Introduction and Expectations
CIS 464 Enterprise Systems
CIS 464. ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS (3). Provides an understanding of the managerial/technical issues in planning, designing, and implementing enterprise systems. Demonstrates the integration of information and business processes across functional areas into a unified system. Hands on experience with SAP ERP software. Prerequisite(s): CIS 458.
This course is a ‘Blended’ course in which you will have asynchronous, online instruction as well as synchronous instruction via game simulations. You will have two-hour web conferences during Weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 normally on Wednesday or Thursday evenings. Please plan accordingly.
CIS 458 Business Process Management
This course provides students with an understanding of the theoretic and practical issues related to the application of enterprise systems within organizations. The primary focus of this course is to demonstrate how enterprise systems integrate information and organizational processes across functional areas with a unified system comprised of a single database and shared reporting tools. Students will participate in an ERP Simulation game to “learn-by-doing” the concepts of ERP systems. The course is dynamic and uses cutting-edge software from the largest ERP company in the world, SAP.
Upon completion of this course, learners should be able to:
Bradford, M. (2015), Modern ERP Select, Implement & Use Today’s Advanced Business Systems 3rd edition, Lulu Publishing. ISBN-13: 9781312665989
ERPsim game access: $50 Canadian or ~ $38 USD (Your facilitator will post purchase details in Week 1 of course)
American Psychological Association (current edition). APA Publication Manual. Retrieved from http://www.apastyle.org/.
Research Tutorials (n.d.). Regis University Library: see http://libguides.regis.edu/tutorials.
Computer and Information Science Research Tutorial, see https://mediaspace.regis.edu/media/Regis+Library+- +Resources+for+computer+and+information+science+/0_blk905nh/10579702
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL). Retrieved from https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/10/.
Online Format: Sign on to D2L (Home Page) and become familiar with the course navigation of the Web Curriculum. Read Chapters 1 and 2 of the textbook.
Classroom-based Format: Read Chapters 1 and 2 of the textbook.
Classroom-based Format: This assignment is due the first night of class.
Online Format: The facilitator will specify the due date for this assignment.
| Week | Readings | Graded Assignments or Assessments (Percentage) |
|---|---|---|
| 1: Introduction to Enterprise Systems |
Text: Chapters 1, 2 Online Course: From The Expert |
Class Discussion: • Introductions & discussion questions Assignments: • Install, configure and test SAPGUI and SAP Lumira software |
| 2: ERP and Business Process Management |
Text: Chapters 3, 4 Online Course: From The Expert ERPsim ITO: Chapters 5 & 6 |
Class Discussion: • Discussion questions Assignment: • Research Paper – Complete Cashto-Cash Business Process |
| 3: ERP Life Cycle and ERPsim Game Preparation |
Text: Chapters 5 & 6 Online Course: From The Expert |
Class Discussion: • Discussion questions Assignment: • ERPsim preparation • Lumira preparation • Web conference: Test virtual communications |
| 4: ERP Financial Management |
Text: Chapter 7 Online Course: From The Expert |
Class Discussion: • Discussion questions Assignment: • ERPsim Practice Game – Rounds 1 & 2 Midterm Exam |
| 5: Customer Relationship Management |
Text: Chapter 8 Online Course: From The Expert |
Class Discussion: Discussion questions Assignment: • ERPsim Practice Game – Round 3 and Real-time Analytics |
| 6: Supply Chain Management |
Text: Chapter 9 Online Course: From The Expert |
Class Discussion: Discussion questions Assignment: • ERPsim Game 1 (all rounds) |
| 7: ERP Human Capital Management and Security |
Text: Chapters 10, 11 Online Course: From The Expert |
Class Discussion: Discussion questions Assignment: • ERPsim Game 2 (all rounds) |
| 8: ERP and Business Analytics |
Text: Chapter 12 Online Course: From The Expert |
Class Discussion: • Discussion questions Assignment: • ERPsim Game Report due • Final Exam |
| Assignments | Weighted Percentage |
|---|---|
| Discussions/Participation | 20% |
| Business Processes Research Paper | 10% |
| ERPsim Game Report | 30% |
| Midterm Exam | 20% |
| Final Exam | 20% |
| TOTAL | 100 % |
Review the CCIS Policies on the Regis University website.
NOTE TO LEARNERS: On occasion, the course facilitator may, at his or her discretion, alter the Learning Activities shown in this Syllabus. The alteration of Learning Activities may not, in any way, change the Learner Outcomes or the grading scale for this course as contained in this syllabus. Examples of circumstances that could justify alterations in Learning Activities could include number of learners in the course; compelling current events; special facilitator experience or expertise; or unanticipated disruptions to class session schedule.