FIT3138 · Real time enterprise systems

Overview

This unit provides both a theoretical and practical overview of real time enterprise systems. Real time enterprise systems are configurable information systems packages, implemented on-line that integrate people, technology and information processing. The three integrated processes within and across functional areas are seamlessly interconnected and almost time-lag free in an organisation. Topics include systems and technology background, ES evolution, ES lifecycle, implementation and configuration, ES and electronic commerce and ES success and failure factors. The theoretical component will be augmented by detailed case studies which focus on problems faced by real-life companies. For the practical component, laboratory exercises using a well-known enterprise system will be used to deepen your understanding.

Areas of study: Business information systems

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

This unit has threshold mark hurdles. You must achieve at least 45% of the available marks in the final scheduled assessment, at least 45% in total for in-semester assessments, and an overall unit mark of 50% or more to be able to pass the unit. If you do not achieve the threshold mark, you will receive a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Critically analyse the characteristics, features and functionality of real time enterprise systems and their role in the modern and fast-paced business environment;
2. Demonstrate a capacity to describe and perform navigation functions and create master data objects in a real-time enterprise system;
3. Describe system-wide concepts such as workflow, reporting, and the exchange of information between business partners and employees;
4. Critically evaluate the benefits of enterprise systems in terms of integration, world-wide flexibility, interactive processing, client-server platform, cloud computing, SOA, open systems, and the capacity to be configured for all business types;
5. Critically discuss the major factors that impact on stakeholders during an enterprise system implementation that can influence the project triple constraints and business success identified from both theoretical knowledge and actual business cases;
6. Demonstrate the capability to project manage a real-time enterprise endeavour by developing clear communication, and team management skills supported by examples from actual business cases.

Workload

Applied sessions start in week 2. Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.