Enterprise Resource Planning Lab

The course will present a general methodology for designing and deploying ERP systems. The methodology will cover requirements analysis, sourcing strategies (including outsourcing, cloud and as-a-service solutions), technology-based cost estimation, software and suppliers’ selection and management, and related change management issues, including opportunities and issues raised by Enterprise 2.0 developments. Case studies will be discussed in class with the goal of practicing the methodological guidelines provided during lectures. The course will be based on lectures and exercise sessions.

REFERENCES

• Information Systems: Foundation of E-Business; Alter S., 4th Ed.; Prentice Hall
• Introduction to Information Systems; O'Brien J. A. and Marakas G., 13th Ed. McGraw Hill/IrwiIN

Additional course materials (slides, papers, drafts) will be made available by the instructors on the special Web page of the course.