Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Business and Law

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• Unit Title

  Enterprise Resource Planning

• Unit Code

  MAN6916

• Year

  2016

• Enrolment Period

  2

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  20

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

Description

The aim of this unit is to explain how Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications support business operations and processes. ECU is a member of the Microsoft Academic Alliance and the unit will focus upon what is proclaimed to be todays fastest selling ERP, Microsoft Dynamics AX, however, the principles apply to all ERP applications. The concepts and framework of ERP are introduced and methods for establishing sound controls to meet organisational objectives identified. Students will demonstrate mastery of knowledge in information technology and e-business necessary to make decisions in international organisational management. The ERP application is used to create an in-depth understanding of the business processes of procurement, sales, inventory management, materials requirement planning (MRP), master resource planning (MRPII) and financial accounting. The unit has a substantial lab-based practical component where the features of the ERP application are configured and administrated by students. The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has created a Core Body of Knowledge (CBOK) to identify IT capabilities and knowledge. This framework has been used to inform the learning outcomes of this unit. The unit is aligned with the ACS CBOK in the following. Assessed in assignments: Problem Solving (Design); Professional Knowledge (Ethics, Professionalism, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Societal Issues, History and Status); Technology Resources (Hardware and Software Fundamentals). Assessed in exam: Professional Knowledge (Ethics, Professionalism, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, History and Status); Technology Resources (Hardware and Software Fundamentals, Data and Information management, Networking); Technology Building (Systems Acquisition); Outcomes Management (IT Project Management, Change Management). Not assessed: Problem Solving (Abstraction); Technology Resources (Data and Information management, Networking); Services Management (Service Management, Security Management).

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MAN6915

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Apply the navigation and systems operation features of Microsoft Dynamics AX as an example of enterprise software.
2. Model the business components and major modules in ERP applications to business processes.
3. Prepare a plan to conduct an enterprise software installation.
4. Appraise how enterprise software is used in organisations.
5. Construct an MRP, just in time and MRPII schedule.
6. Explain the finance functions of general ledger, purchase ledger, sales ledger and how they integrate.
7. Create inventory valuations using first-in-first-out and weight average costing techniques.
8. Assess the feasibility of investment proposals for enterprise software in international organisations.
9. Distinguish how ERP applications support logistics planning.

Unit Content

1. The business environment and how ERP applications support organisations.
2. The finance function (general ledger, purchase ledger, sales ledger, inventory valuation, actual and standard costing).
3. Supply chain management and e-business.
4. Microsoft Dynamics AX architecture and configuration.
5. Financial integration and ERP.
6. Procurement and sales management.
7. Inventory management and costing.
8. Materials requirements planning.
9. Production management using master resource planning (MRPII) and Just-in-Time (JIT).
10. Cost and benefits of ERP.
11. The ERP implementation cycle.

Additional Learning Experience Information

On campus students attend a weekly one hour lecture and two hour lab. The unit will be taught through an interactive lecture process, whereby students will be asked to answer questions and discuss case studies, the aim being to increase learning and improve communication skills. The use of cases study aids and role playing will enhance student learning. The lab sessions will use the ERP application as a cognitive tool and allow students to apply theory learned in the lectures. The Internet will be a key resource for students, and they will use BlackBoard to access updates, articles, and other unit-related material. Students studying in off campus mode will access the program via Blackboard and regular on line access is required. Students will also need to complete the Lab. sessions remotely. Students need to be actively engaged in the unit by reading the required readings and staying abreast of Lab. tasks. Regular on line access is required. The unit will, when possible, include guest lecturers and the teaching will be informed by Microsoft the Microsoft Academic Alliance.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• ^ Fulford, R. (2013). Enterprise resource planning with dynamics AX (4th ed.). Perth: ECU Copy Services.
• Lawrence, B., Jennings, D., Reynolds, B. (2005). ERP in distribution. Mason, OH: Thomson South-Western.
• Hamilton, S. (2009). Managing your supply chain using Microsoft Dynamics AX. USA: Hamilton.
• Christopher, M. (2005). Logistics and supply chain Management. Harlow, UK: Financial Times Prentice Hall.
• Viale, D.J. (2011). Basics of manufacturing. Boston, MA: Thomson.
• Hogget, J.,Edwards, L., Medlin, J., Tilling, M. (2009). Accounting. Milton Qld: John Wiley.

^ Mandatory reference