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SYLLABUS

Enterprise Systems, 7,5 ECTS Credits

COURSE CATEGORY   Single Subject Course MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Business administration - FÖA SUBJECT AREA   Business – FE1   COURSE CODE   723G80

AIM OF THE COURSE

After completion of the course, the student should be able to: - explain the enterprise systems concept - describe, assess and reflect on the structure, use and interaction between enterprise system and organisation - assess challenges and possibilities when choosing, implementing and using enterprise systems - find and interpret academic articles relevant to enterprise systems use - orally and in writing present own analyses and constructively discuss others.

CONTENTS

The aim of the course is to provide an understanding of and methods for enterprise systems selection, implementation and use. The main vantage point is that of the purchasing and utilising organisation, rather than the provider side. Enterprise systems are integrated information systems packages, intended to cover all the administrative and managerial information needs in an organisation. The course Enterprise systems takes its starting point in use and benefits of enterprise systems from the perspectives of different functions, such as sales, marketing, production, accounting and top management. Both operative (transactional) and directive use (management) are treated. Enterprise systems projects are large undertakings. Therefore, the enterprise systems life cycle is also treated, from evaluation and selection, modification and implementation, via use and improvement, to phase-out. Additionally, an overview of actors and business models on the enterprise systems market is included. The course consists of lectures, literature study, group work, labs and seminars. The participants will also write reflection reports on the course literature. The main content of the course is: - Use and usefulness of enterprise systems from the perspectives of different functions, such as sales, marketing, production, accounting, and top management. - Operative (transaction perspective) and management use (directive perspective) - Enterprise systems projects: selection and acquisition, implementation, and further adjustment for improved use - Enterprise systems from organisational and systems perspectives - The enterprise systems market – actors and business models.

TEACHING

The course starts with a number of lectures and seminars, and discussions of the projects carried out in small groups. A written test on the course literature takes place during the first half of the course. During the second half, the emphasis is on case discussions – based on both case studies performed by others and on the projects the participants are carrying out. The course builds on the active participation of the students. Language of instruction: English

EXAMINATION

The course is examined through Literature test, group project and active class participation. Detailed information about the examination can be found in the course’s study guide. Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination. Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

At least two years (120 ECTS credits) of undergraduate studies, of which a minimum of 60 ECTS credits in Business Administration (or equivalent). Documented knowledge of English equivalent to Engelska B/Engelska 6: internationally recognized test, e.g. TOEFL (minimum scores: Paper based 575 + TWE-score 4.5, and internet based 90+TWE-score 20), IELTS, academic (minimum score Overall band 6.5 and no band under 5.5), or equivalent. Exemption from Swedish B.

GRADING

The course is graded according to the ECTS grading scale A-F

CERTIFICATE

Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division.

COURSE LITERATURE

The course literature is decided upon by the department in question.

OTHER INFORMATION

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

Enterprise Systems Enterprise Systems   Department responsible for the course or equivalent: IEI - Department of Management and Engineering             Registrar No: 2015-00115   Course Code: 723G80           Exam codes: see Local Computer System       Subject/Subject Area : Business administration - FÖA                       Level   Education level     Subject Area Code   Field of Education   G2X   Basic level       SA   The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2015-12-04