Objectives and competences
In this course students:
1. Enhance their theoretical knowledge in the field of business information solutions implementation and are able to apply it.
2. Gain the ability to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice in the business information solutions implementation field.
3. Acquire approaches to implement ERP solutions
4. Acquire advanced knowledge of basic theoretical approaches in the field of information systems
Content (Syllabus outline)
The course constists of fthe ollowing topics:
- Modern concepts of business information solutions (ERP solutions)
- SAP HANA platform and the suite of integrated business applications SAP Business Suite
- SAP ERP or S/4HANA solution (work environment and concepts)
- Business processes in SAP ERP or S/4HANA (procurement process, production process, sales process, processes in finance and controlling, product lifecycle management process, inventory management and warehousing process, enterprise asset management process, service process, program and project management processes, human capital management processes)
- Reference models
- Business reporting in SAP ERP or S/4HANA
- SAP Activate methodology for implementation
- Using artificial intelligence in SAP solutions
- Green IT concepts in SAP solutions
- Setting up IT consultancy companies
As part of the course, one of the ERP solutions will be presented in more detail, with which students will work practically. The seminar will cover the functionalities and practical use of the SAP ERP or SAP S/4 HANA solution.
Learning and teaching methods
- lectures;
- case analysis;
- discussion;
- programmed learning;
- practical exercises and assignments;
- simulation
- gamification
- flipped learning
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Development of knowledge and understanding:
Students:
1. Acquire specific knowledge in the field of business information solutions implementation
2. Have a detailed knowledge of theories in the field of SAP
3. Learn to recognise information interconnections in the field of business processes.
4. Develop the skills to interpret the gained results in the field of business solution implementation.
5. Learn how to analyse and synthesise different approaches in the field of information support implementation.
6. Are able to pursue further analysis regarding information support implementation
7. Are qualified to control and supervise the implementation of business solutions
8. Can demonstrate awareness of wider social and environmental ethical issues in areas of information support implementation
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Cognitive/Intellectual skills:
Students:
1. Understand and apply critical analysis and theory development and their usability in solving real professional problems, with minimum guidance.
2. Get the ability to search for and synthesize new information from the field of business information solutions implementation in literature and praxis.
3. Synthesize different knowledge and procedures and are aware of importance of use of professional literature.
4. Can select appropriate techniques for problem solving and are able to evaluate the importance and significance of data.
5. Can identify key aspects of problem from different view points.
Key/Transferable skills
Students:
1. Further develop skills and expertise in the use of knowledge in a specific working area.
2. Upgrade the ability to become an autonomous learner.
3. Upgrade the ability to apply information technology.
4. Upgrade the ability to work in pairs and groups.
5. Further develop their communication skills in an effective manner to effectively and professionally communicate.
Practical skills:
Students:
1. Get practical experience in the field of SAP.
2. Are able to act autonomously with defined guidelines and certain level of supervision.
Readings
OpenSap (free e-books) na https://open.sap.com
Sternad Zabukovšek, S., Bobek, S., Deželak, Z. (2021). Uvajanje celovitih informacijskih rešitev – učno gradivo. Maribor: Ekonomsko-poslovna fakulteta.
Sternad Zabukovšek, S., Tominc, P., Štrukelj, T., Bobek, S. (2021). Digitalna transformacija in poslovne informacijske rešitve. Harlow: Pearson Education.
Bobek, S., Deželak, Z., Šišovska Klančnik, I., Zabukovšek, U., Sternad Zabukovšek, S. (2023). Raziskava ponudnikov poslovnih informacijskih rešitev za digitalno transformacijo podjetij. Maribor: Univerzitetna založba Univerze v Mariboru
Additional information on implementation and assessment Final exam (40%)
Exam in computer lab (40%)
Homework/project (20%)
