General Information
| Lecturer |
Prof. Dr. Armin Heinzl (Lecture) Dr. André Halckenhäußer (Exercise) |
|---|---|
| Course Format | Lecture and Exercise |
| Credit Points | 6 ECTS |
| Language | English |
| Grading | Written Exam (100%) |
| Exam Date | tba (90 minutes) |
| Information for Students | course: Portal² |
| ILIAS | ILIAS |
Course Information
Brief Description
This course outlines fundamentals of business process modeling based on event-driven process chains (EPC) and business process model and notation (BPMN). It demonstrates the capability of business processes to integrate primary and secondary functions in a firm. The main part of the course focuses on the business functions architecture of integrated information systems in industrial companies. In particular, functional interdependencies will be outlined in order to understand how business functions interact when horizontal or vertical business processes are executed. Finally, fundamentals of management support systems, such as data warehouses and business intelligence systems, will be addressed.
This course is designed for Business Informatics students. It requires a profound level of conceptual systems design and development skills. Exchange students from other disciplines like Business Administration or Management may attend this course if they have already acquired profound knowledge in the domains of information systems and information technology.
During the course, students will have the opportunity to work with ERP@School, a basic ERP systems which demonstrates the logic and interdependencies between business functions. The use of the system requires basic systems handling knowledge since it has to be conducted in self-learning sessions.
Aim of Module
The participants of the lecture will be able to model complex business tasks with the help of well-established modeling methods. Furthermore, the students will be in the position to discuss the potential of the use of integrated information systems in manufacturing companies and to resolve comprehensive process dependencies.
After attending the lecture and exercises, students will be able to
- model business processes based on contemporary modeling techniques
- understand and discuss the requirements, characteristics and effects of integrated information systems in industrial firms, including their functional interdependencies
- accomplish function-specific tasks in the context of an integrated information system
Course Outline & Schedule
Schedule
Date Time Topic Room 20.10.2023 10.15 am – 1.30 pm Introduction,
Modeling Data and Business ProcessesSN 169 27.10.2023 10.15 am – 1.30 pm Research & Development,
Marketing & SalesSN 169 3.11.2023 10.15 am – 1.30 pm Procurement SN 169 10.11.2023 10.15 am – 1.30 pm Production SN 169 17.11.2023 10.15 am – 1.30 pm Shipping,
Customer Service,
Finance, HR & AccountingSN 169 24.11.2023 10.15 am – 1.30 pm Business Intelligence,
Wrap Up and Exam Q&ASN 169 Exercise & Tutorium
Exercise
Date Time Topic/ Case Room 26.10.2023 5.15 pm – 6.45 pm Nandu‘s Foods (India) O 142 Engelhorn Hörsaal 02.11.2023 5.15 pm – 6.45 pm Cathay Pacific (Hongkong) O 142 Engelhorn Hörsaal 08.11.2023 1.45 pm – 3.15 pm Siemens (Germany) O 148 MVV Hörsaal 16.11.2023 5.15 pm – 6.45 pm Nike (USA) O 142 Engelhorn Hörsaal 23.11.2023 5.15 pm – 6.45 pm Gearbox (China/GER) O 142 Engelhorn Hörsaal Reading List
- Mertens et al.: Grundzüge der Wirtschaftsinformatik, 7th edition, Springer 2001
- Mertens: Integrierte Informationsverarbeitung, 2 volumes, volume 1, Operative Systeme in der Industrie, 16th edition (older editions can be used as well)
- Wigand et al.: Introduction to Business Information Systems, Springer 2003
