Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Students will understand the idea of using an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system in a company. Student will the learn the order to delivery process in an ERP application. Student will learn to use functionalities of an ERP application.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Flipped learning method: self studying beforehand, participate in depth knowledge construction and practical exercises on lecture.

Timing and attendance

Spring semester 2023. Lessons according to TimeEdit schedule.

Learning material and recommended literature

Monk, E., Wagner, B. 2013. Concepts in Enterprise Resource Planning. Boston, MA, United States: Course Technology Press. ISBN:1111820392 9781111820398. 4th edition.

Alternative completion methods

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Working life cooperation

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Exam retakes

Two retake exams.

Learning environment

Moodle eLearning platform.

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours of work: lessons, individual and group tasks and self study.

Contents

Enterpise Resourse Planning (ERP) concept and it's key areas in a company.
Basic processes supported by an ERP application in a company. Business Functions and Business Processes. Competitive advantage of integrated processes.

- Sales and Marketing module in ERP system. Sales and Distribution Process. Sales and Marketing integration with other modules.
- Production, materials management and supply chain management module. Materials Requirement Planning. Bill of material. Purchasing process.
- Functionalities in Financial Accounting module.
- Human Capital Management module's functionalities.

- ERP applications in the markets.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Business studies in marketing, supply chain management, financial accounting and human resources.

Assessment criteria

Individual and group tasks in lessons and in eLearning platform.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Student does not reach grade 1 knowledge.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Knowledge

Student can name and recall course content information. Student is aware of how to work with basic application exercises.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Analysis skills

Student can see and analyse relationships of topics. Student knows how to implement exercises skillfully and apply skills in business related situations.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Evaluation skills

Student can make well-founded judgements on topics and support them. Student has mastery skills in implementing exercises. Student can estimate and choose how to apply skills for business life needs.