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FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCE

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE

LEARNING GUIDE

YEAR: 2011

2011 - Department of Information Systems, University of Fort Hare 1


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Course Title: Enterprise Information Systems

Course Code: IFS323E

Course Credit Value: 16

Qualification Reference: Bachelor of Commerce

National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level: 7

Name of Lecturer(s) Delivering Course: Ms. N Wayi



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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part 1: Organisational Component ................................................................................. 4

1.1. Welcome Statement ............................................................................................4

1.2. Contact Details .................................................................................................... 4

1.3. Consultation Times

The consultation times for the lecturer are as follows: .............................................. 4

Part 2: Learning Component .......................................................................................... 5

2.1. Structure of the course .........................................................................................5

2.2. Level descriptors of the course ............................................................................5

2.3. Purpose of the course .......................................................................................... 5

2.4. Learning Outcomes and Associated Assessment criteria ....................................5

2.5. Employment Prospects ........................................................................................ 5

2.6. Teaching-Learning Methods ............................................................................... 6

2.7. Learning Activities ..............................................................................................6

2.8. Resources .............................................................................................................6

2.9. Roles and responsibilities of the Learner ............................................................ 62.10. Roles and responsibilities of the Lecturer ......................................................... 7

2.11. Plagiarism and Copying .................................................................................... 7

2.12. Right of Admission to Computer Laboratories .................................................7

Part 3: Assessment Component ..................................................................................... 8

3.1. Assessment Methods ...........................................................................................8

3.2. Calculating marks ................................................................................................8

3.3. Assessment Regulations during Examinations/Tests ..........................................9

Part 4: Learner Support Component ...............................................................................9

4.1. Printed and Digital Matter ................................................................................... 9

4.2. Reading Material .................................................................................................9

4.2.1 Prescribed text ...............................................................................................94.2.2 Recommended Readings ............................................................................... 9

4.2.3 Online Content ............................................................................................ 10

4.2 Module Content** ..............................................................................................10



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Part 1: Organisational Component

1.1. Welcome Statement

This module is aimed at providing the students with the role played by Information

technology applications in facilitating organisational functional areas; by supporting

problem solving, increasing productivity, managing people, improving customer

service and also fast-tracking business processes.

The students will understand how enterprise systems foster stronger relationships with

customers and suppliers and how these systems are widely used to enforce

organizational structures and processes.

The module will be based mainly on Business processes and functions, Enterprise

Resource planning (ERP) systems (with emphasis on SAP R/3).

1.2. Contact Details

Please use the UFH website on http://www.ufh.ac.za to find details that are possibly not

included below.

Designation Person/Entity Location Tel. Ext. Email address

Lecturer Ms. N.Wayi EL (Dept. of IS) 7072 [email protected]

Head ofDepartment Prof. S. Flowerday EL (Dept. of IS) 7071 [email protected]

Course

Coordinator

Ms. R. Pederit EL (Dept. of IS) 7094 [email protected]

Faculty Manager Mr M. Ndlovu Alice/Bhisho/

EL

040-602-2020 [email protected]

Faculty Library Ms. J. Richter Library 043-704-7018 [email protected]

Manager:

Advanced

Learning Unit

(TLC)

Dr. M. Skead Office B12 (EL) 043-704-7207 [email protected]

Dean: Learner

Affairs

Alice 040-602-2430

Secretary Ms. L. Nkwinti EL (Dept. of IS) 7073 [email protected]

1.3. Consultation Times

The consultation times for the lecturer are as follows:

*****Please check the Departmental notice board about the consultation hours.****

The email ([email protected] ) can be used outside consulting hours or to set-up an

appointment with the lecturer.

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Part 2: Learning Component

2.1. Structure of the course

This course (IFS323E) is a 16-credit compulsory module for the Bachelor of Commerce

Honours in Information Systems.

2.2. Level descriptors of the course

This course is offered at NQF level 7.

2.3. Purpose of the course

The purpose of the IFS323E course is to groom learners for the information systems

profession, and to prepare learners for postgraduate studies in the discipline. The main themeof the course is geared toward producing graduates that are highly competent in the field of

Enterprise Information Systems and Business Process Management.

2.4. Learning Outcomes and Associated Assessment criteria

As exit level outcomes, learners should be able to:

Learn the fundamentals of enterprise information systems and get a holistic

view on this topic.

Understand the role of enterprise systems for increasing enterprise

productivity and transparency.

Understand major Enterprise Architecture models used in the industry

Identify, describe, and evaluate the major enterprise system software providers

and their packaged systems.

Acquire the skills they need in order to ensure successful implementation and

usage of enterprise systems in business.

Analyze real-world scenarios and case studies of enterprise system

implementation and usage.

2.5. Employment Prospects

This course is the beginning of a very rewarding journey for those Learners who have an

interest in the Information & Communication Technology (ICT) environment. Learners can

use the skills gained in this and subsequent Information Systems courses to enter a range of

career opportunities, such as a (but not limited to):

Business Analyst



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Business Process Analyst

ERP Specialist

Information Auditing and Compliance Specialist

IT Operations Manager

2.6. Teaching-Learning Methods

Formal lectures are conducted as per term time-table by utilising electronic and other media.

In addition, students undertake assignments during the module, and presentations based on

these assignments.

Theory Class Times / Venue Details

Please consult the Lecture Time-table

2.7. Learning Activities

Advanced Information Technology Project Management will occupy approximately 16 hours

per week. This time is made up as follows:

Description Hours

Preparing for lectures (self-study) 3

group lectures (90 min/lecture) 3

Lecture revision & reading (self-study) 3

1 x Tutorial Class (45 min) 1

Assignment/Presentation preparation 6Total 16

2.8. Resources

The following resources are available to learners:

Suitably qualified and experienced lecturing staff;

Current and relevant teaching and learning manuals;

Well equipped lecturing theatres;

Access to the intranet for purposes of communication and access to teaching

materials;

Well resourced library; and,

Computer laboratories with all the necessary software and Internet access.

2.9. Roles and responsibilities of the Learner

In order to achieve success in this module, Learners need to:

Diligently attend classes;

Complete all assignments;

Participate adequately in group assignment activities;



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Do pre-lecture reading and revision; and

Participate in class discussions & other activities.

2.10. Roles and responsibilities of the Lecturer

The lecturer will:

Take up all scheduled lectures. Inform students timeously of any changes

affecting the schedule;

Give feedback on summative assessment tasks timeously;

Provide the necessary guidance and support to help learners succeed; and

Point you to the relevant support service structures within the University, if

and when requested to do so.

2.11. Plagiarism and Copying

Learners who are found to have plagiarised written material, i.e. not acknowledged

the source of the material using the Referencing Style required by the department

will receive zero for the work.

Learners who are found to have copied the work of a fellow learner will receive a

zero. The learner who supplied the material to be copied will also receive a zero.

The disciplinary rules of the University will apply in the case of an examination.

2.12. Right of Admission to Computer Laboratories

If a learner is found to be in contravention of the Acceptable Usage of ICT Resources and

Services Policy of Fort Hare then he/she will have their access to the Fort Hare Computer

Resources suspended until such time, that a Disciplinary Hearing convened by the

Department of Information Systems is held to determine an equitable punishment.



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Part 3: Assessment Component

3.1. Assessment Methods

Formative assessment

Formative assessments are on-going assessments, reviews, and observations in the classroom,

used to improve instructional methods and learner feedback during the teaching and learning

process. Mini- Assignments and Presentations completed during this module provide

summative assessment marks for this module.

In this module, all deliverables are assessed by the Lecturer and formative feedback is

provided to guide learners to the successful completion of future tasks, and to provide

preparation for the final examination.

Summative assessment

Summative assessments are used to determine learner competency, afteran educational phase

(lectures and formative assessment) is complete. Please not the following:

Ad hoc quiz tests will be held after the end of a Unit. These are short question tests

(Usually multiple-choice) that are aimed at testing the students understanding of

concepts. The quiz mark will form part of class participation mark.

Two formal tests will be written during the course of the semester. The average mark of

the two tests will contribute towards the module mark.

Students are expected to actively participate in class by asking questions and sharing

personal experiences.

Please use the Lecture and Assignment Schedule hand-out for details about

deliverables.

Please note: Marks for all assignments include a mark for the presentation (10% of

total mark).

3.2. Calculating marks

Final mark for semester will be calculated as follows:

Assessment

Method

Final Mark (%) Paper Length

(minutes)

Marks

Tutorials 20

Research Essay 30

Test (Average) 40

Class Participation 10

Semester mark 100



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Theory Exam Paper 100 180 100

Final examination mark 100

TOTAL Final Mark(FM) 100 (100+100)/2 = FM

Final Mark

Learners will pass IFS323E, if the TOTAL final mark received is greater than or equal to

50%. A learner will obtain a distinction if the final mark is 75% or greater. However, a learner

can still fail the semester even if he/she receives a TOTAL final mark (class mark +

examination mark) greater than or equal to 50%, if the examination mark is less than 40%.

3.3. Assessment Regulations during Examinations/Tests

Normal Examination Rules apply, but the following need to be noted:

Strictly, No use of Mobile phones. Please make sure that your phone is switched off.

No borrowing of stationery (e.g. pens, pencils, rulers, and erasers) is allowed.

Silent, non-programmable calculators are permitted.

A learner may not have a cell phone on their person during an examination.

Cheating and plagiarism is prohibited and will be dealt with harshly.

Part 4: Learner Support Component

4.1. Printed and Digital Matter

Learners will receive the following printed and/or digital matter during this course:

A Learning Guide

Lecture Schedule and Assignment Topics

Where necessary, readings, examples, or in some instances handed out during class,

where necessary.

Learners are expected to read and study relevant readings before the lectures to which they

relate. Learners will then be in a much better position to understand the lectures, and to

concentrate on problems and concepts that they have already encountered in their reading.

4.2. Reading Material

4.2.1 Prescribed text

Monk, E. & Wagner, B. 2009.Concepts in Enterprise Resource Planning, 2nd edition.

Thomson Course Technology

4.2.2 Recommended Readings

Olson, D.L & Kesharwani, S. 2009. Enterprise Information Systems: ContemporaryTrends and Issues. World Scientific Publishing Company



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4.2.3 Online Content

Additional articles and material will be posted v drive, for your convenience.

The Department of Information Systems and the lecturers in its employ will do everything

possible to ensure that learners are provided with every possible opportunity to succeed. Only

the learner can decide how much of the assistance they will need, and this will differ from

individual to individual.

4.2 Module Content**

Please consult the Lecture and Assignment Schedule for the detailed content and

deliverables.UNIT TOPICS Preparation

ADMINISTRATION

0 - Learning Guides NoneINTRODUCTION TO ENTEPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

1 - Information and Systems

- EIS concepts

Including:

- Strategic Alignment

- Change Management

- Chapter 1 (Olson and

Kesharwani)

UNDERSTANDING ENTREPRISE ARCHITECTURE (MODELS)

2 - Understanding Enterprise Architecture (EA)

- Comparison of EA Models

- Extra Notes

INTRODUCTION TO INTEGRATED SYSTEMS AND ERP

3 - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

- Cost and Benefits of implementing an ERP

system

- Chapter 1

- Chapter 2

BUSINESS PROCESSES

4 - SALESAND MARKETING

- SCM

- ACCOUNTINGAND

- HUMAN RESOURCES

- Chapter 3- 6

PROCESS MODELING

5 - ERP Workflow Tools

- ERP Implementation

- Chapter 7

PROCUREMENT6 - Outsourcing - Notes

** Further information will be shared during classes.


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