FIT3068 Systems integration - Semester 1, 2010

Caulfield

Prerequisites

Prohibitions

Teaching approach

A combination of lecture and related laboratory work will link together and provide the basis for this unit.

Lectures will include webcasts, guest speakers from industry appropriate discussion topics that relate to enterprise system integration.  Assignments will support the learning of these issues.

Tutorials:

Students will use SAP to understand enterprise system integration issues.  Students are required to have hands on experience in sap and appropriate process modelling tools.

Students will also be involved in tutorial discussions about topical issues that relate to enterprise systems.  

Timetable information

For information on timetabling for on-campus classes please refer to MUTTS, http://mutts.monash.edu.au/MUTTS/

Tutorial allocation

On-campus students should register for tutorials/laboratories using the Allocate+ system: http://allocate.its.monash.edu.au/

Unit Schedule

*Please note that these dates may only apply to Australian campuses of Monash University. Off-shore students need to check the dates with their unit leader.

Improvements to this unit

The assignments are linked to the learning outcomes in this unit, as such students are required to have a good understanding of theory.  As a requirement students are expected to research issues that are pertinent to each assignment to demonstrate their understanding.

A Monquest evaluation will be given out in the second half of semester 1.

Prescribed text(s) and readings

There are no prescribed texts for this unit.  Students will be given recommended readings that are pertinent to the topic they are studying each week.  Below are a list of recommended texts and readings that students may find helpful in preparing for lectures and tutorials and assignments. 

Students are expected to find appropriate references for the various topics discussed in the lectures and assignments using the facilities provided by the Monash University Libraries.

Recommended text(s) and readings

Required software and/or hardware

On campus students will have access to software that they require for this unit, which is installed in the computing labs.  This will include:  SAP ERP 6 and ARIS modelling tool 6.0.

Equipment and consumables required or provided

Students studying off-campus are required to have the minimum system configuration specified by the Faculty as a condition of accepting admission, and regular Internet access. On-campus students, and those studying at supported study locations may use the facilities available in the computing labs. Information about computer use for students is available from the ITS Student Resource Guide in the Monash University Handbook. You will need to allocate time each week for use of a computer, including time for newsgroups/discussion groups.

Study resources

Study resources we will provide for your study are:

• Weekly detailed lecture notes outlining the learning objectives, discussion of the content, required readings and  exercises are provided on line and as handouts in the lectures;
• Weekly tutorial or laboratory tasks and exercises are provided on line
• Assignment specifications 
• A sample examination
• Discussion groups
• This Unit Guide outlining the administrative information for the unit;
• The unit web site on MUSO, where resources outlined above will be made available.

Overview

Faculty assessment policy

To pass a unit which includes an examination as part of the assessment a student must obtain:

• 40% or more in the unit's examination, and
• 40% or more in the unit's total non-examination assessment, and
• an overall unit mark of 50% or more.

If a student does not achieve 40% or more in the unit examination or the unit non-examination total assessment, and the total mark for the unit is greater than 50% then a mark of no greater than 49-N will be recorded for the unit.

This unit is assessed with two assignments and a two hour final formal supervised assessment. 

The following are examples that detail how the policy works:

*Example 1:*
Student A
Assignment 1 - 15 marks out of 20
Assignment 2 - 17 marks out of 20
Exam - 20 marks out of 60

To pass the hurdle requirements set by the above Faculty policy the student would need:
- at least 16 marks out of the 40 available marks for the assignments (student has received 32 marks)
- at least 24 marks out of the 60 available marks for the exam (student has received 20 marks - has not met the hurdle requirement)
- at least 50 marks overall (student has received 52 marks overall)

Because the student has not met the Exam hurdle and their overall mark is  52 P their overall mark will be downgraded to 49 N.

*Example 2:*
Student B
Assignment 1 - 9 marks out of 20
Assignment 2 - 7 marks out of 20
Exam - 24 marks out of 60

To pass the hurdle requirements set by the above Faculty policy the student would need:
- at least 16 marks out of the 40 available marks for the assignments (student has received 16 marks)
- at least 24 marks out of the 60 available marks for the exam (student has received 24 marks)
- at least 50 marks overall (student has received 40 marks overall)

Because the student has not met the overall unit mark of 50%, they will fail the unit.  Their overall mark is  40 N and this will be recorded as their overall mark for the unit.

Assignment tasks

Assignment coversheets

Assignment coversheets are available via "Student Forms" on the Faculty website: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/forms/
You MUST submit a completed coversheet with all assignments, ensuring that the plagiarism declaration section is signed.

Assignment submission and return procedures, and assessment criteria will be specified with each assignment.

• Assignment task 1

  Title:

  Assignment 1: Automating Business Processes

  Description:

  Weighting:

  20%

  Due date:

  Monday 12 April

  Remarks:

  Students will be required to work in groups of two to develop a workflow diagram, procedure manual and an integration solution to reflect processes and integration issues identified in a case study

• Assignment task 2

  Title:

  Assignment 2: Challenges facing organisation when implementing enterprise systems

  Description:

  Students will be required to produce a well written literature review which identifies the major challenges organisations face when implementing an enterprise system:  This should include technical, process, information and people related issues.  This paper will require research to be conducted and a reference list to be provided to support their review outcomes.

  Weighting:

  20%

  Due date:

  Monday 17 May

  Remarks:

  Students are provided with marking criteria for each assignment.  A more detailed marking guide will be used by tutors when the assignment is finally marked.  This marking guide will be completed and handed back with each marked assignment. 

Examination

• Weighting: 60%
  Length: 2 hours
  Type (open/closed book): Closed book

Due dates and extensions

Please make every effort to submit work by the due dates. It is your responsibility to structure your study program around assignment deadlines, family, work and other commitments. Factors such as normal work pressures, vacations, etc. are not regarded as appropriate reasons for granting extensions. Students are advised to NOT assume that granting of an extension is a matter of course.

Students requesting an extension for any assessment during semester (eg. Assignments, tests or presentations) are required to submit a Special Consideration application form (in-semester exam/assessment task), along with original copies of supporting documentation, directly to their lecturer within two working days before the assessment submission deadline. Lecturers will provide specific outcomes directly to students via email within 2 working days. The lecturer reserves the right to refuse late applications.

A copy of the email or other written communication of an extension must be attached to the assignment submission.

Refer to the Faculty Special consideration webpage or further details and to access application forms: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/equity/special-consideration.html

Late assignment

Assignments received after the due date will be subject to a penalty.

Late assignments submitted without an approved extension may be accepted (up to one week late) at the discretion of your lecturer, but will be penalised at the rate of 10% of total assignment marks per day (including weekends). Example:

Total marks available for the assignment = 100 marks

Marks received for the assignment = 70 marks

Marks deducted for 2 days late submission (20% of 100) = 20 marks

Final mark received for assignment = 50 marks 

Return dates

Students can expect assignments to be returned within two weeks of the submission date or after receipt, whichever is later.