Information Package / Course Catalogue
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
Course Code: KBU137
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to teach students the fundamental concepts, modules, business process integration, and implementation phases of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Students will gain the knowledge and skills to analyze the strategic importance of ERP systems in businesses and the planning, implementation, and management phases of ERP projects.

Course Content

Definition, history, and evolution of ERP systems; core ERP modules (finance, accounting, human resources, production, inventory, sales, etc.); integration of ERP with business processes; ERP selection, implementation strategies, change management, risks and success factors; data management, system security, and current ERP technologies (cloud ERP, mobile ERP, AI-based ERP).

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the fundamental concepts, history, and evolution of ERP systems.
2.Analyze the integration of ERP systems into business processes.
3.Identify the functions of various ERP modules and evaluate them through practical examples.
4.Plan the implementation process of ERP systems and discuss potential challenges.
5.Identify current ERP trends (cloud computing, mobile ERP, artificial intelligence) and evaluate their impact on businesses.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Enterprise Resource Planning, Emel Yontar, Süleyman Ersöz, Nobel Academic Publishing
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to ERP Systems: Definitions, History, and Evolution
Week 2 - Theoretical
Components and Architecture of ERP
Week 3 - Theoretical
Benefits and Contributions of ERP to Businesses
Week 4 - Theoretical
ERP Modules: Finance, Accounting, and Human Resources
Week 5 - Theoretical
ERP Modules: Procurement, Sales, and Distribution
Week 6 - Theoretical
ERP Modules: Manufacturing, Inventory, and Supply Chain Management
Week 7 - Theoretical
ERP Selection Process and Vendor Comparison
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
ERP Implementation Process
Week 10 - Theoretical
Change Management in ERP Systems
Week 11 - Theoretical
ERP and Business Process Reengineering (BPR)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Risks and Critical Success Factors in ERP Projects
Week 13 - Theoretical
Integration and Data Management in ERP Systems
Week 14 - Theoretical
Security, Privacy, and Ethics in ERP Systems
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Assignment43116
Individual Work110313
Midterm Examination112113
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
5
4
4
OÇ-2
5
5
4
OÇ-3
4
5
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
5
5
OÇ-5
4
5
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026