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MIS5615 Introduction to ERP Systems
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:

The aim of this unit is to examine how businesses are supported by information systems. The concepts and framework of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) are introduced and methods for establishing sound controls to meet organisational objectives identified. The unit will focus upon what is proclaimed to be today’s fastest growing ERP - Microsoft Dynamics AX. The concepts and framework of enterprise software are introduced and rationale for deployment in organisations discussed.  Business and supply chain management processes such as Just in Time and MRP II will be examined and an ERP application configured to provide these functions. The unit has a major lab-based practical component where the features of the Dynamics AX application will be configured and administrated by students.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
SPAAIGEnterprise Systems Area of Specialisation
SPAAJBEnterprise Systems Area of Specialisation
S92Graduate Certificate of Business (Enterprise Systems)
S89Graduate Diploma of Business (Enterprise Systems)
I55Master of Business and Technology
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 12/07/2011 VET: 12/07/2011