2. A Model for Integrating an Enterprise System into College of Business Curriculum Using an AIS Course as an Example North Dakota State University Bonnie Klamm Joseph Latimer

3. Agenda Model Course Integration Challenges

4. Model….to Provide students and faculty with hands on exposure to enterprise system Implement a system that is sustainable and adaptable Make cost effective use of resources Minimize dependence upon external IT support

5. MODEL 12 3 1 3

6. Outcomes…Student ability to Use system to apply course concepts Document system implementation Solve system problems Present accomplishments at conference

7. Core defined as…Students MIS Interns for system –Implementation –Maintenance Independent study/graduate students for testing –System –Course material

8. Support….from Academic Alliances –We use Microsoft Dynamics GP Microsoft Windows Server and SQL –Other alliances are available University Department and College Department’s Advisory Board

9. Course Integration Provide –handout of info on system –video and PowerPoint (or WORD) log in instructions overviews/examples of applying course concepts. Include sample questions in PowerPoint files. Create assignments related to course concepts.

10. Accounting Information Systems PowerPoint Presentations and Videos 1.Dynamics GP at NDSU video: log in process 2.Trial balance and financial statements videos: retrieve information; build FS 3.Theoretical structure & physical components 4.Examples of updating the system video: effect of updating system 5.Controls: application and access

11. Accounting Information Systems Assignments 1.Login to system and companies before class. 2.Create Jewelry Importer (actual company) financial statements using FRx (financial statement tool). 3.Examine unusual accounts/amounts; drill down to determine origin of amounts 4.Compare Dynamics GP to 1.REA data modeling ontology 2.Database concepts 5.Evaluate transaction windows to determine the existence (or lack thereof) of edit checks/data entry controls and of levels of access controls.

12. Challenges System “failures” during class –GP and FRx –System Access Sustainability and consistency Cross-training of MIS interns Documentation and system testing Model review

13. Comments/Questions?

15. Current systems Software Hardware

16. Approximate cost... Software = free from Microsoft Academic Alliances (MSDNAA and DYNAA) Hardware = donated; university grants. Cost to replace current hardware about $10,000 Tech Support = $4,000 / year (50wk/yr 10hr/wk $8/hr)

18. Microsoft Alliances: Software Hyper-V Windows Server SQL Server Dynamics GP Dynamics CRM

19. Other Options Variety of Systems Option of operating in the cloud

20. Accounting Information Systems Videos for Students 1.Dynamics GP Login Process 2.Dynamics GP Information Retrieval 3.Dynamics GP – Creating financial statements using FRx 4.Dynamics GP – Updating files via window and series posting