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Mahad Hussein

Mahad Hussein

The Masters of Business in ERP Systems course was very pivotal in kick starting my SAP career, as I was presented with a myriad of opportunities upon completion.I began my SAP career at Jasper Coffee tasked with implementing SAP Business One in a Project Management role.

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Master of Business - ERP Systems

The Masters course is offered on a full-time basis over three semesters or part-time equivalent. Students must complete 12 subjects to graduate.

Six Core Subjects Plus 6 electives

Graduate Diploma in ERP Systems

The Graduate Diploma is offered on a full-time basis over two semesters or part-time equivalent. Students must complete 8 subjects to graduate.

Five core subjects: Plus three electives:

 

Master of Accounting and Master of Business (ERP Systems)

These combined Masters courses are offered on a full-time basis over four semesters or part-time equivalent. Students must complete 24 subjects to graduate.

14 Core Subjects Plus 2 electives

 

Master of Business (ERP Systems) and Master of Business Administration

These combined Masters courses are offered on a full-time basis over four semesters or part-time equivalent. Students must complete 24 subjects to graduate.

14 Core Subjects Plus 2 electives 

 

MBA Specialisation in ERP

To qualify for a MBA with a specialisation in ERP Systems, in addition to the MBA core, students must complete the subject Enterprise Resource Planning Systems plus two other ERP related subjects.

ERP Specialisation in MBA: Plus two subjects from:

Subject Details

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
This unit allows students to develop an appreciation of the impact of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems on businesses and to understand the issues involved in the design, implementation and maintenance of these systems. Students also develop practical skills in the use of SAP R/3 as an example of an Enterprise Resource Planning System.
 
 
Business Process Engineering
Covers the strategic and organisational issues of process and workflow management and the use of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERPs) to realise efficient processes. The subject describes the major strategic approaches, process modelling techniques, procedure models and the current possibilities offered by SAP R/3 as an example of ERPs software that students are likely to encounter in identifying, reorganising and implementing processes in a typical business organisation.
 
 
Management Information Technology
A framework for the management of information technology. Management issues may include: the strategic use of information technology; information technology architectures; information systems planning; information technology investments; and security and privacy and outsourcing.
 
 
Supply Chain and Logistics Management
The concept of supply chain management in the context of movement and storage of components and goods in the spheres of material management, physical distribution and transport and its practical business application.
 
 
Organisation Change Management
Organisational design; organisational changes processes and organisational development and change; and skills and competencies in the diagnostic processes for assessing the need for change and the development, implementation and evaluation of change strategies at all organisational levels.
 
 
Enterprise E-Commerce
Many large organisations have implemented Enterprise Resource Planning Systems to integrate their business processes. These same organisations are now attempting to extend their supply chain using various technologies. This subject explores the various business models and technologies to support this.
 
 
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Implementation
This subject explores the basic methodologies, techniques and tools that are used in the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems using SAP R/3 as an example. Many large organisations are making decisions to implemented Enterprise Resource Planning Systems but the implementation is complex and requires specific project management skills and knowledge.
 
 
Strategic Use of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
This subject explores the strategic features of ERP systems and how these features can be utilised within an implementation. Many large organisations have implemented Enterprise Resource Planning Systems to integrate their business processes and are now attempting to gain further benefits by utilising the strategic features of these systems such as supply chain optimisation, customer relationship management, and data warehousing.
 
 
Applications Programming Techniques (SAP's ABAP programming language)
This subject extends the knowledge of introductory programming techniques by providing a commercial application environment using SAP's ABAP language. Delivers an induction into the use of the ABAP Development Workbench facilitating the development of client/server business reporting applications.
 
 
Business Intelligence (SAP's Business Information Warehouse)
Business Intelligence has been identified by analysts as one of the key drivers for companies' strategy.  This subject covers both theoretical and practical aspects of Business Intelligence including data warehousing.  Students use SAP's BIW in the workshops to reinforce many of the theoretical concepts.
 
 
Transaction Programming Techniques (Advanced ABAP programming)
Extends the knowledge of applications programming techniques by providing a commercial application environment using SAP's ABAP language. Examines data dictionary maintenance, transaction processing using dialog programming techniques, advanced reporting tools, function modules, BAPIs and object-oriented programming methods.
 
 
Client Server Technology (Install/Configure SAP)
Considers client server concepts in relation to ERP systems. Examines the design, implementation and maintenance issues of such technology using SAP R/3 as the model.
 
 
Planning & Control through ERP Systems (SAP's PP module)
Examines the planning, control and operation of manufacturing and service businesses with particular reference to the use of an ERP System (SAP R/3).
 
 
Human Resource Information Systems (SAP's HR module)
Develops knowledge of concepts and issues related to the use of HRIS's in Human Resource management with particular reference to and practical workshops in SAP R/3 HR.
 
 
Computerised Accounting in an ERP System (SAP's FI module)
Provides an integrated view on accounting, information management with SAP R/3, and intra and inter-company business processes. Examines impact of ERP systems and e-business models on accounting and other business functions, to understand the architecture and functionality of ERP systems in general and of SAP R/3 in particular, to model organisational structures and integrated business processes in order to implement the R/3 system or increase its value for accounting and e-business, and to understand the SAP R/3 FI and CO modules and their integration with logistics processes.
 
ERP Systems Administration
This subject aims to give students an advanced treatment of client server theories and models, and enhance their knowledge of systems administration of ERP systems. The subject will examine major ERP system areas including transport systems, database systems and operating systems. Upon completion of this subject, students will have an advanced knowledge of client server models, software support technologies, standards and their application in an ERP systems context. Students are expected to develop advanced skills and knowledge to support and administer an ERP system.

 
Enterprise Project Systems
This subject aims to give students an understanding of Project Management as part of ERP systems and how the Project Management component enables users to manage the business aspects and content of a project with the components own functions and with integration with other components of these systems.  It will also teach students the skills required to define, configure, plan and track different types of projects using the Project Management module of an ERP System.
 
Enterprise Applications Integration
(Pre-requisite: BCO6603 Enterprise Resource Planning Systems) Enterprise Applications Integration (EAI) offers solutions to business problems by connecting dissimilar systems and software packages as one integrated application. This subject aims to provide students with an understanding of information systems integration in regards to standards, infrastructures, data, applications, people and business process issues. The subject provides coverage of EAI methodologies, technologies and solutions and provides students with practical skills in this area. SAP NetWeaver will be used as an EAI example to help understand the integration concepts at practical levels. Technical topics covered in this subject also include Java, XML, SOAP and Web Services. These skills will be reinforced through the experiment with SAP NetWeaver and Victoria University EAI research prototype. For students, programming is not compulsory.