ESM 420 Enterprise System DevelopmentSyllabus Spring 2011

ESM 420Enterprise Systems Development
Spring Semester 2011

Instructor:Dr. Michael Haghighi, Associate Professor of Management

Phone:(256)216-5384

E-mail:

Office – Athens Campus:Sanders Hall, Room 216

Start / End / Start / End
Monday / 8:00 AM / 11:00 AM / 1:00 PM / 3:00 PM
Tuesday / 9:00 AM / 11:00 AM
Wednesday / 8:00 AM / 11:00 AM
Thursday / 9:00 AM / 11:00 AM

Other times by Appointment

PREREQUISITES:

ESM 300

REQUIRED TEXT:

Discover ABAP: SAP PRESS, 1st edition. 1st edition

ISBN-13: 978-1592291526

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Students will be introduced to basic programming skills needed to customize and maintain ERP software systems. Practical programming assignments using a corporate database and several languages will be used to learn syntax, table processing, and report generation for real-world implementation and use within an ERP system. Students will experience ERP and other related software through hands-on lab exercises, and improve soft skills such as writing, presenting, and team building through ERP project documentation and presentations.

Students will be introduced to the ABAP Programming language. You will earn the fundamental concepts of the ABAP programming language and how to efficiently use the ABAP Workbench tools. Students will create simple application programs with user dialogs (selection screen, list and screen) and database dialogs (reading from the database)

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND/OR GOALS

  1. Develop critical-thinking and decision-making skillsas related to information systems subjects. (CR 1,Outcome 1,5)
  2. Provide technology-enhanced learning and encourage competency in the use of information technology. (CR 2, Outcome 2)
  3. Develop an understanding of effective managerial, leadership, and group interaction skills necessary for information systems related projects. (CR 3, Outcome 4)
  4. Develop both oral and written communication skills on IS-related topics. (CR4, Outcome 6)
  5. Enhance the capability to recognize and understand ethical behaviors and issues in IS. (CR 5, Outcome 7)
  6. Enhance understanding of the global economy, including an understanding of diversity in IS field. (CR 6,Outcome 3)
  7. Develop an understanding of professionalism required in management of IS. (CR 7, Outcome 8).

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Develop critical-thinking and decision-making skills:

Students will be required to conductinternet research and analyze Internet site information content.

  1. Provide technology-enhanced learning and encourage competency in the use of technology:

Students will be required to use ABAP and the course web site, to complete ABAP programs and reports.

  1. Develop an understanding of effective managerial, leadership, and group interaction skills:

Students will be required to demonstrate effective managerial and leadership skills in completing all assignment and reports for the course. The assignments will emphasize the management skills of decision-making and the presentation of supporting information in SAP reports. Students will demonstrate leadership skills by researching and completing the assignments in an efficient and effective manner.

  1. Develop both oral and written communication skills:

Students will be expected to utilize proper oral and written communication in all aspects of the course, including but not limited to the use of the discussion board, emails to the instructor or other students, inclass discussions (if classroom class), and during phone calls or office visits with the instructor. Students will be required to submit written documentation for ABAP programs. (Obj. 4; Outcome 6)

  1. Enhance the capability to recognize and understand ethical behaviors and issues.

Not Applicable since this is a hands-on case-based computer software course. (Obj. 6; Outcome 3).

  1. Enhance understanding of the global economy, including an understanding of diversity.

Not Applicable since this is a hands-on case-based computer software course. (Obj. 6; Outcome 3)

  1. Enhance understanding of the role of professionalism in business.

Students will be required to demonstrate professional by completing and submitting all assignments professionally formatted and in a timely manner. Students are expected to represent themselves in a professional manner when interacting with classmates or the instructor either by verbal, face-to-face, or electronic communication (i.e. discussion board or email). (Obj. 7; Outcome 8)

OUTCOMES

  1. A knowledge of accounting, economics, management, marketing, quantitative skills, legal issues, andproduction theory and concepts.
  2. A knowledge of technology, as it relates to business.

Students will be graded on the quality and the effectiveness of all assignments. Incorrect submitting of the assignments will lead to deductions in points if it results in the assignment to be late. (Obj 2; CR2)

  1. Knowledge of the global economy, including an understanding of diversity issues.
  2. Knowledge of and an ability to use effective managerial, leadership, and group interaction skills.
  3. An ability to effectively use critical-thinking and decision-making techniques.
  4. An ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
  5. An understanding of ethical issues and the importance of maintaining ethical standards.
  6. An understanding of and an ability to perform at a professional level.

EVALUATION/GRADING POLICY:

Tests 3 / 40%
Assignments / 40%
Participation: Discussion questions, orientation, Tegrity, / 20%
Total / 100 %

Course Grading is based on a 0 – 100 scale with 90 - 100 = A, 80 – 89 = B, 70 – 79 = C, 60 – 69 = D, and Below 60 = F. Do not expect grades to be scaled or curved at the end of the semester. “What you earn is what you’ll get.”

*Some class discussions will take place via the Wimba Live Classroom or the Discussion Board. The exchange of ideas between students engaged in scholarly inquiry is a key aspect of online learning, and is a requisite activity in this course

Submitting Assignments:

All assignments will be submitted via Blackboard's assignment page. See “Completing & Submitting Assignments” video under blackboard’s orientation for detailed instructions on submitting all assignments via blackboard.

Assignments sent via email will not be accepted.

Late Assignments:

Assignment submitted after the due date will be deducted 10 points. An additional 10 points per week will be deducted until the assignment is submitted. There will be no exceptions without prior approval. Not understanding the material or computer problems is not acceptable. You will have plenty of time to review and complete work; therefore do not wait until the last minute.

Example: If an assignment is due on a Tuesday, April 7, at 11:59 pm. As of 12:01 am on Wednesday, April 8, it will be considered 1 week late and 10 points will be deducted. If the assignment is not submitted by 12:01 am on Wednesday, April 15 (the 2nd week late), then an additional 10 points will be deducted. Each week, additional late points are deducted until you have a grade of zero (0) or it has been submitted.

Blackboard will time stamp each assignment you submit. Blackboard’s clock is the official clock; therefore do not wait until 11:59 on the due date to submit. Difference in clocks is not an excuse for submitting late.

Make-up Assignments:

If an assignment is missed, it can always be submitted late. Late points will be deducted for all unexcused late assignments (see above). If an assignment is missed due to excused reasons (as determined by the instructor), then the late assignment maybe submitted without late points. Written prove will be required to excuse any missed assignment. Since students are allowed to work ahead, only unexpected or unplanned events will be considered excused.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:

If a student has a disability that might require special materials, services, or assistance, the student should arrange to see the Counselor for Special Needs, Sandridge Student Center, telephone number (256) 233-8285. The Counselor will notify the instructor within the first 2 weeks of the term and arrange for special accommodations.

ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT:

All acts of dishonesty in any work constitute academic misconduct. This includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, fabrication of information, and abetting any of the above. Academic misconduct represents unethical behavior unbecoming to college students. Therefore, there is no tolerance of such behavior. Academic misconduct may result in a failing grade for the course. ASU has clearly defined policies regarding academic misconduct -- see student handbook and Blackboard. Strict adherence to these policies is expected and will be enforced.

LABORATORY FEE: (if applicable)

The “lab fee” charged for some business courses is a fee that provides funding to support and enhance educational opportunities available to students. The educational support equipment and services provided include the computer-equipped classrooms in Chasteen Hall on the ASU campus and the computer-equipped classrooms located in Buildings 3349 and 3200 at Redstone Arsenal. Industry standard business application software is available on the over 100 personal computers located in these laboratories. Several laser printers are available as well as a variety of instructional aids including TVs and VCRs, overhead projectors, and computer projection pads. An on-line periodical search called General Business File is available for student use in the University Library. This computer search process provides full text access to 460 business journals with an additional 1,000 business journals being indexed. The fee also supports e-mail and FAX services for student correspondence with faculty members.

LIBRARY RESOURCES:

The University Library provides a number of online periodical databases for student research use. ABI/Inform, Business Source Premier, General BusinessFile ASAP, and Business & Company Resource Center are searchable indexes that provide access to the full text of more than 1200 business journals and newspapers. In addition, Business & Company Resource Center includes company profiles, financial data, historical information, rankings, investment information, and other data on thousands of companies and industries, and Business Source Premier includes company profiles with SWOT analyses. Detailed information on companies is also available from both Hoover’s Online and Mergent Online. Both of these provide current and historical financial data as well as information on products, executives, subsidiaries, etc. All these resources can be accessed directly from any networked computer on campus, or from off-campus by using the user Ids and passwords which are distributed to students by the Admissions Office upon acceptance to the University.

TOPIC SCHEDULE:See Course Schedule in Blackboard

All course information and material for classroom-based and online courses can be accessed through Blackboard.

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