Twelve Tips for Successfully Integrating Enterprise Systems Across the Curriculum

Authors

Jane Fedororwicz, Bentley College
Ulric J. Gelinas, Jr., Bentley College
Catherine Usoff, Bentley College
George Hachey, Bentley College

Abstract

The use of enterprise systems in business curricula is recommended for the purpose of demonstrating both an integrated view of the firm and the use of information technology to support the efficient and effective performance of business processes to achieve organizational objectives. Based on the experience of a core group of faculty at a private business university who integrated SAP into various business courses, the authors provide twelve tips for others who might want to do the same. The tips are presented in three categories: 1) curriculum issues, 2) training and outside support, and 3) student and faculty related issues. As more colleges consider inserting enterprise systems within their business curricula, effective planning and efficient use of time and resources in these areas will help to reduce start-up time and bolster success.

Recommended Citation

Fedororwicz, Jane; Gelinas, Jr., Ulric J.; Usoff, Catherine; and Hachey, George (2004) "Twelve Tips for Successfully Integrating Enterprise Systems Across the Curriculum," Journal of Information Systems Education: Vol. 15 : Iss. 3 , 235-244.
Available at: https://aisel.aisnet.org/jise/vol15/iss3/2