ELECTIVE COURSE -> not offered every semester
Learning Objectives:
Students
can explain the basic concepts of Enterprise Information Systems (EIS)
can describe the concepts of integrated value chains, integrated Information Systems (IS) and business process automation
can provide an overview of the current EIS market, product categories (ERP, CRM, SCM etc.), architecture, delivery models, current trends and challenges
can explain underlying activities of general core business processes such as sales, HR, procurement, financial accounting, controlling etc.
are able to contribute in projects related to the development, implementation and maintenance of EIS
are able to execute core business processes using EIS
Content:
This module provides an overview of pivotal concepts of EIS and demonstrates how common core business processes can be automated by using such systems. The module advances the theoretical understanding of EIS and provides students with the opportunity to apply those concepts on a real-life EIS (e.g., SAP) based on practical exercises and case studies.
The following topics are covered:
Fundamentals of Enterprise Information Systems, Supply Chain Management Systems, Customer Relationship Management Systems
Concepts of information integration
Introduction to core business processes such as sales, HR, procurement, financial accounting, controlling etc. and avenues for automating such processes
Development, implementation and maintenance of EIS
