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2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
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BUS 4820 - Enterprise Resource Planning

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course introduces students to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and their critical role in business process integration and operations systems management (OSM). Through hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, students will explore the foundational structure of ERP systems, analyze real-world business cases, and simulate operations in a virtual marketplace of suppliers, customers, and service providers. Students will also be trained in ethical AI usage, guided prompting techniques, and verification habits to ensure responsible and effective learning.
Prereq: None
Note: None
This course meets the following Raider Core CLO Requirement: None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Identify the fundamental importance of ERP systems in the integration of business processes
  • Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the context of ERP systems and business processes
  • Create/modify master data
  • Employ ERP software to perform basic production planning and control tasks related to supplier management, operational control, marketing, and distribution processes
  • Discuss the importance of data transparency and data sharing to improve supply chain performance for all parties
  • Learn fundamental concepts and techniques of data management utilizing ERP systems for business intelligence purposes
  • Explain how artificial intelligence can enhance ERP processes by analyzing data patterns, automating routine tasks, and supporting decision-making across multiple functional areas.
  • Assess the ethical implications of integrating artificial intelligence into ERP systems, including issues of data privacy, bias, transparency, and responsible automation
Prerequisites by Topic
  • None
Course Topics
  • Role of ERP in business process integration
  • Sales order fulfillment (inquiry, sales order, shipment, invoice)
  • Materials management (purchase requisitions, orders, receipt, and payment)
  • Production planning (materials master, bill of materials, routings, and capacity planning)
  • Master data creation and management
  • Finance (FI): Financial accounting and reporting
  • New product development (NPD) and engineering change management
  • Introduction to BI in the ERP context
  • Step-by-step AI guidance for SAP transactions
  • Cross-functional integration between SAP modules
Coordinator
Dr. David Rollins


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