Module Descriptors
ADVANCED BUSINESS APPLICATION PROGRAMMING USING SAP
COSE71188
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Kelvin Hilton
Email: K.C.Hilton@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 39
Independent Study Hours: 111
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 20%
- ASSIGNMENT (1000 WORDS) weighted at 60%
- ASSIGNMENT (500 WORDS) weighted at 20%
Module Details
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Advanced data structures and algorithms
Data modelling concepts
Advanced object oriented principles
Advanced user interface development
Advanced Computer Aided Software Engineering Tools
Decision Support Systems
Executive Information Systems
System deployment and maintenance
Business Analytics
Multi-platform software development
Data modelling concepts
Advanced object oriented principles
Advanced user interface development
Advanced Computer Aided Software Engineering Tools
Decision Support Systems
Executive Information Systems
System deployment and maintenance
Business Analytics
Multi-platform software development
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Portfolio weighted at 20% consisting of practical programming and modelling exercises (Learning outcomes 1)
Assignment weighted at 60%: Team based practical software implementation of a dashboard application integrating key elements of the module. with an associated report (1000 words).(Learning outcomes 2 and 3)
Assignment weighted at 20%. Individual critical appraisal of the group activity and individual learning experience. (500 words). (Learning outcome, 4). Final assessment.
Assignment weighted at 60%: Team based practical software implementation of a dashboard application integrating key elements of the module. with an associated report (1000 words).(Learning outcomes 2 and 3)
Assignment weighted at 20%. Individual critical appraisal of the group activity and individual learning experience. (500 words). (Learning outcome, 4). Final assessment.
TEXTS
Range of journals and articles and online learning materials including material direct from SAP as appropriate to individual student needs.
NYAGA, G. W. AND LUKANDU, I. A. (2011) Executive information systems: The critical success factors. Germany: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-3843390255
PRESSMAN, R.S. (2014) Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach 8th ed., McGraw-Hill, ISBN: 978-1259253157
NYAGA, G. W. AND LUKANDU, I. A. (2011) Executive information systems: The critical success factors. Germany: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-3843390255
PRESSMAN, R.S. (2014) Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach 8th ed., McGraw-Hill, ISBN: 978-1259253157
RESOURCES
Appropriate Systems modelling software and tools
Software development tools (desktop, web and mobile)
Database System supporting Structured Query Language
Access to the SAP Enterprise Information System and associated toolset.
Software development tools (desktop, web and mobile)
Database System supporting Structured Query Language
Access to the SAP Enterprise Information System and associated toolset.
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Previous study of Business Application Programming with SAP
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of business information systems and tools to manipulate the data to provide dashboard applications. (KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING)
2. Critically evaluate and apply models for the interpretation and presentation of knowledge in organisations. (APPLICATION, ENQUIRY).
3. Design and create a complex executive dashboard application. (APPLICATION, COMMUNICATION, PROBLEM SOLVING).
4. Reflect on the implications of advanced business applications in facilitating operational decision making. (REFLECTION).
2. Critically evaluate and apply models for the interpretation and presentation of knowledge in organisations. (APPLICATION, ENQUIRY).
3. Design and create a complex executive dashboard application. (APPLICATION, COMMUNICATION, PROBLEM SOLVING).
4. Reflect on the implications of advanced business applications in facilitating operational decision making. (REFLECTION).
Module Learning Strategies
Over 13 weeks:
1 x 1 hour lecture per week.
1 x 1 hour practical session per week to support portfolio work.
1 x 1 hour seminar per week
1 x 1 hour lecture per week.
1 x 1 hour practical session per week to support portfolio work.
1 x 1 hour seminar per week