| CODE | CIS2062 | ||||||||||||||||
| TITLE | Enterprise IT Planning 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Computer Information Systems | ||||||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Enterprise IT Planning revolves around the idea that software is designed and built to provide solutions to the ever-evolving business problems across various domains (including retail, government and manufacturing). The systems analyst’s role is to understand the business’s blueprints using different modeling techniques, facilitate discussion between key players on how to improve such processes (business process re-engineering) and suggest or develop solutions to support this re-engineered environment while minimizing inherent risks. Be-spoke software, systems integration and ERP packages can all be conducive to achieve a workable solution to such problems and this study-unit will equip students with analytical skills to be able to balance the risks involved with the potential benefits arising from each solution to help the business being investigated achieve its long term goals. Given that accounting is central to most ERP systems, this study unit provides students with a comprehensive understanding of basic accounting principles within the context of Enterprise IT Planning. The focus is on utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for financial reporting purposes, integrating both intelligent and conventional reporting techniques. Students will learn the fundamentals of accounting and how they apply to ERP systems, enabling them to effectively analyse and interpret financial data for strategic decision-making. Study-unit Aims: ● Impart a thorough comprehension of ERP systems' selection, implementation, operation, and their integral role in businesses; ● Equip students with the analytical capabilities to evaluate and mediate the advantages and risks associated with ERP solutions; ● Encourage the development of strategies for the suggestion, creation, and deployment of ERP solutions tailored to specific business needs, ultimately facilitating the attainment of long-term organizational objectives; ● Describe to students the role of accounting in Enterprise IT Planning and the significance of financial reporting within ERP systems; ● Describe to students basic accounting concepts such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, and their representation within ERP systems; ● Teach about the integration of intelligent reporting tools and techniques within ERP systems to enhance financial analysis and decision-making; ● Explore the implications of financial reporting within ERP systems on organizational decision-making and strategic planning. Topics covered include: (1) History and Evolution of ERPs; (2) The Various Components of an Enterprise Resource Planning system; (3) Inventory Management, Procurement, MRP, Costings, Order Fulfillment, Financials, SCM, Security, EDI, CRM, HR, Sales and Marketing; (4) ERP Design and Best Practices: -ERP Requirements for the Services and Manufacturing Industries; (5) ERP System Selection and Adoption: - Build Integration between standalone IT applications (e.g. JMS); - Adopt off the shelf ERP solutions; - Adoption Decision for various ERP systems; • Commercial ERPs (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics (NAV), (AX), Oracle, SAP, …); • Open Source ERPs (e.g. TinyERP, GNU Enterprise, Compiere, …); (6) ERP and e-Commerce; (7) ERP Deployment and Maintenance: - Data Migration Issues in established organizations; - Maintenance; - Security; (8) ERP Deployment - the development/implementation process, including: • business proposal; • project initiation document; • detailed project plan; (9) Basic Accounting Principles and Concepts; (10) Financial Reporting in ERP Systems; (11) Intelligent Reporting Techniques; (12) Interpreting Financial Reports for Decision-Making. The study-unit includes both a theoretical component and a practical component in building and deploying ERP solutions. Students will use the Business Lab and available ERP software to build business solutions. Learning Outcomes: Students completing this course will be able to: ● Explain the historical development and essential components of ERP systems, recognising their significance across different business sectors; ● Apply various modeling techniques to analyse business processes, and to create improvements via stakeholder collaboration; ● Critically evaluate and choose appropriate ERP solutions, identifying the requirement for the development of bespoke software, systems integration, or standardised packages, so as to align with organizational goals; ● Participate in the implementation of ERP solutions, identifying the associated risks and optimising potential benefits to the organization; ● Demonstrate a degree of practical skills in utilising ERP software within laboratory settings, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application; ● Demonstrate a solid understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts of accounting within the context of Enterprise IT Planning, including their relevance to financial reporting within ERP systems; ● Construct and interpret key financial statements; ● Apply intelligent reporting techniques within ERP systems, including data visualization, dashboards, and predictive analytics, to enhance financial analysis and decision-making processes; ● Analyze and interpret financial reports generated by ERP systems. Textbooks: - Magal, S. R., and Word, J., 2012. Integrated Business Processes with ERP Systems, John Wiley & Sons, Chennai ISBN 978-0-470-47844-8 - ERP Vendor Manuals - Leon, A., 2022. ERP Demystified, 3rd Ed., 10th reprint,Tata McGraw-Hill, Chennai. ISBN 978-93-83286-67-6. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Students taking this study-unit need to have a technical background. The final examination may or may not require the use of computer based tools. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Laboratory Session | ||||||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Peter Peter Paul Agius Conrad Attard (Co-ord.) Peter Albert Xuereb |
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