UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

FIT3138 Real time enterprise systems

Faculty of Information Technology

FIT3138 Real time enterprise systems is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2024 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2024
Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
Exam 60%
and 2 other tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before FIT3138

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After FIT3138

No unit lists FIT3138 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prerequisite: Completion of 12 points of level two units from Information Technology, Science or Engineering or equivalent.

Overview

This unit provides both a theoretical and practical overview of real time enterprise systems. Real time enterprise systems are configurable information systems packages, implemented on-line that integrate people, technology and information processing. The three integrated processes within and across functional areas are seamlessly interconnected and almost time-lag free in an organisation. Topics include systems and technology background, ES evolution, ES lifecycle, implementation and configuration, ES and electronic commerce and ES success and failure factors. The theoretical component will be augmented by detailed case studies which focus on problems faced by real-life companies. For the practical component, laboratory exercises using a well-known enterprise system will be used to deepen student understanding.

Offerings in 2024

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonFlexible

Assessment

  • Assignment 1AssignmentThreshold hurdle
    20%
  • Assignment 2AssignmentThreshold hurdle
    20%
  • Scheduled final assessment (2 hours and 10 minutes)ExamThreshold hurdle
    60%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Critically analyse the characteristics, features and functionality of real time enterprise systems and their role in the modern and fast-paced business environment;

  2. 2

    Demonstrate a capacity to describe and perform navigation functions and create master data objects in a real-time enterprise system;

  3. 3

    Describe system-wide concepts such as workflow, reporting, and the exchange of information between business partners and employees;

  4. 4

    Critically evaluate the benefits of enterprise systems in terms of integration, world-wide flexibility, interactive processing, client-server platform, cloud computing, SOA, open systems, and the capacity to be configured for all business types;

  5. 5

    Critically discuss the major factors that impact on stakeholders during an enterprise system implementation that can influence the project triple constraints and business success identified from both theoretical knowledge and actual business cases;

  6. 6

    Demonstrate the capability to project manage a real-time enterprise endeavour by developing clear communication, and team management skills supported by examples from actual business cases.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures24 hours
  • Applied sessions22 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

Applied sessions start in week 2.

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.

Learning resources

Required resources

The unit will use SAP S/4 HANA and ERPSim. Instructions will be given to students during tutorials to install the application on their own device.

Recommended resources

Ellen Monk, Bret Wagner. (2013). Concepts in Enterprise Resource Planning. (4e) Course Technology, Cengage Learning.
Magal S & Word J. (2009). Essentials of Business Processes & Information Systems . (1st) Wiley.
Magal S & Word J. (2011). Integrated Business Processes with ERP Systems . (1st) Wiley.
Dimitris N. Chorafas. (2005). The Real-Time Enterprise. (1st) CRC Press Company. (e-book available via the university library)

Where it fits

FIT3138 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Ruonan Sun

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for FIT3138?

FIT3138 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is FIT3138 offered?

In 2024, FIT3138 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.

How much work is FIT3138?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does FIT3138 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.

Which majors and minors include FIT3138?

FIT3138 is part of Business information systems and Software engineering.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available