Graduate Certificate in Enterprise and Resource Planning Systems

Program Overview

Victoria University's Graduate Certificate in Enterprise and Resource Planning Systems equips students with the skills and knowledge to work effectively with SAP software. The program covers SAP process delivery, technical development, and application packages, preparing graduates for careers in process engineering, business analytics, and various SAP processes. Offered in a hybrid mode, the program combines online and face-to-face classes, providing students with hands-on experience and industry connections.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Graduate Certificate in Enterprise and Resource Planning Systems is a world-leading graduate program in ERP systems at Victoria University (VU).
It is designed to prepare individuals for careers using SAP software. VU offers the most comprehensive postgraduate program in Australia, with strong industry connections, hands-on experience, and 24-hour online access to SAP.
• Objectives: The program aims to:
• Provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work effectively with SAP solutions.
• Develop students' understanding of SAP process or module delivery, SAP technical and configuration development, and SAP/ERP application packages.
• Prepare students for roles in process engineering, SAP reporting through business analytics, and the main SAP processes, including production planning, materials management, sales and distribution, accounting, and human resources.

Outline:

• Content: The program covers the following topics:
• SAP process or module delivery
• SAP technical and configuration development
• SAP/ERP application packages
• Structure: The program consists of 48 credit points of core units:
• Business Process Engineering (12 credit points)
• Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (12 credit points)
• Business Analytics and Visualisation (12 credit points)
• Mobile Computing Application Programming (12 credit points)
• Course Schedule: The program is offered in a hybrid mode, with a combination of online and face-to-face classes.
The start date for the next intake is 29th July 2024.
• Modules:
• Business Process Engineering:
This module introduces students to the concepts and techniques of business process engineering. Students will learn how to analyze and design business processes, and how to use SAP to implement and manage these processes.
• Enterprise Resource Planning Systems: This module provides students with an overview of ERP systems, including their architecture, functionality, and benefits.
Students will learn how to use SAP to manage various business functions, such as finance, human resources, and supply chain management.
• Business Analytics and Visualisation: This module teaches students how to use data analysis and visualisation tools to gain insights from business data.
Students will learn how to use SAP to create reports, dashboards, and other data visualisations.
• Mobile Computing Application Programming: This module introduces students to the concepts and techniques of mobile computing application programming.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the program can pursue careers in the following areas:
• IT and computer science professionals looking to work in corporate ERP/SAP organisations
• Technology analysts looking to move into business analytics
• Business analysts looking to move to a SAP-based organisation
• SAP professionals looking to expand their career opportunities
• Opportunities and Outcomes: The program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work effectively with SAP solutions, which is a highly sought-after skill in the job market.
Graduates can expect to find employment in a variety of industries, including construction, customer-relationship management, finance, manufacturing, marketing, sporting industries, and tourism.