NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KARNATAKA, SURATHKAL

DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITITES, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT

COURSE OUTLINE
Course Code: MBA853

Credits: (3-0-0)3

Course Title: Enterprise Resource Computing

Semester: Odd
Course Instructor: Dr. Savita Bhat
Course Description
The course is about integrated enterprise-wide information system. An enterprise resource
planning (ERP) system integrates the information system of an organization and automates
most of the business functions. A properly implemented ERP system can dramatically
improve the efficiency and competitive advantage of an organization. The present day ERP
solutions provide end-to-end functionalities for the entire value chain, linking multiple
enterprises irrespective of country, location, language, and business practice.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, it is expected that the students are aware of the theoretical and
practical aspects of enterprise resource computing. They are able to examine the business and
managerial challenges involved in ERP.
Course Contents
Overview of enterprise wide software solution- evolution, concepts, justification, benefits and
risks; ERP and technology- e-commerce, data warehousing, data mining, BPR, OLAP, SCM
and CRM; ERP modules- finance, production and operations, human resources, marketing;
ERP modelling and implementation; ERP packages, market, players; ERP- present and
future.

References

Leon, Alexis (2008). ERP Demystified. Second Edition. Tata McGraw Hill.
Garg V. K. and Venkitakrishnan N. K. (2003). Enterprise Resource Planning: Concepts
and Practice. Second Edition. PHI Learning Private Limited, New Delhi.
Monk, Ellen and Wagner, Bret (2006). Concepts in Enterprise Resource Planning. Second
Edition. Thomson Course Technology.

Pedagogy
The instructional tools consist of lectures, case studies, discussions, report, presentations, and
readings.
Assessment
Class participation and discussions, Examinations (Mid-semester and End-Semester), report
and presentation, and Quizzes

Evaluation Scheme
Mid-semester examination of 1 hour 30 minutes
Continuous Assessment
End-semester examination of 3 hours
(Entire portions)

Attendance Requirement
The policies of the institute would be applicable.

25%
25%
50%