Master of Enterprise Resource Planning

Name: Master of Enterprise Resource Planning
Price: <p>Fee type for this course: <a href='#fees-and-scholarships'> Full fee </a></p> AUD

VU course code: BMEN | CRICOS: 103257G, 103278B | Level of study: Postgraduate

Duration

2 years full time or longer for part time

Delivery mode

Hybrid

Fees

Fee type for this course: Full fee

Location

VU Brisbane, VU Sydney

Next start date

24 February 2025

Application closes

16 February 2025

Master of Enterprise Resource Planning student in SAP lab

Overview

Achieve a lucrative position as a SAP specialist in the growing world of digital-resource management, with the world-class Master of Enterprise Resource Planning at Victoria University.

Our masters degree in ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) gives you specialised and sought-after expertise. It is highly valued in the industry, as the only course at this level in Australia. We have strong industry connections, offering real-world experience and networking opportunities.

During your study, you will develop practical, up-to-date knowledge of SAP software. We offer hands-on experience and online access to SAP programs. You will learn the latest SAP solutions and applications:

SAP S/4 HANA
SAP Fiori
Business Information Warehouse
Business Objects
Business Intelligence
SAP Analytics Cloud
Customer Relationship Management
Advance Planner and Optimiser
Solution Manager
Netweaver components.

If you already work with SAP systems, our masters degree will help you to achieve the next level in your career. For IT and computer science graduates, it is the perfect bridge into a corporate profession.

Take your next step into one of the many exciting organisations that rely on SAP/ERP solutions with a Master of Enterprise Resource Planning.

Read about VU's world-class SAP education.

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Critically reflect upon theoretical approaches and analyse their application to achieve effective use of Enterprise Systems to support operations and management practice;

Justify and interpret theoretical propositions and related bodies of knowledge to critically evaluate the resolution of business problems and make recommendations/recommend actions in contemporary Enterprise Systems;

Critically adapt cross-disciplinary knowledge with creativity in decision making supporting the selection, implementation and use of Enterprise Systems;

Exhibit accountability in autonomous and collaborative judgements and innovative strategic thinking in response to contemporary and future business challenges;

Evaluate and implement industry- specific investigations to resolve complex professional problems and inform management decision-making and how Enterprise Systems and associated Information Systems can support this decision making;

Articulate effectively to specialist and non- specialist audiences including multi-disciplinary teams, diverse cultural communities and business and other professional organisations;

Formulate and execute an evidence-based capstone experience linked to an Enterprise Resource Planning System to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at abstract and practical levels; and,

Exemplify initiative and inspirational leadership in a dynamic 21st century work environment, acting consistently, ethically and socially responsibly.
: With our masters program, you will gain the skill set to advance your career in a number of ERP/SAP roles.
This course provides opportunities for:
IT, information systems and computer science graduates 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.
: With VU’s Master of Enterprise Resource Planning, you will learn how to apply the latest business and technology trends to real-world problems.
We have strong industry partnerships. Our lecturers work in the field, and have ideal expertise and networks.
You will have the opportunity to work in global and domestic organisations in SAP-related fields. We also offer a chance to practise roles in analytics, business intelligence or other ERP positions.
Through our course, you’ll develop the computing and business skills needed to implement and maintain ERP systems. More importantly, you will understand the how these systems affect and support business.
Our current SAP project-partner organisations are multibillion-dollar companies:
AusNet services - owners and operators of the Victorian electricity transmission network
O-I Glass - the world's leading glass container manufacturer.
: VU's course delivery extends to Malaysia, Singapore and India, giving our students an international career network:
The Singapore government has sponsored more than 400 students to study VU's SAP-related subjects in Singapore.
Victoria University was the first foreign university to partner with a university in India to offer its courses.
: VU has been awarded a SAP Next-Gen Lab - a SAP initiative for universities that connects students, researchers, and startups with SAP customers and partners to develop new technology innovations.
This is the only lab of its kind in Australia.
The SAP Next-Gen Lab offers opportunities for industry collaboration with SAP’s 365,000 customers across 25 industries in 180 countries.
SAP Next-Gen Lab advantages include:
new channels to collaborate with thought leaders in academia and industry
information and skills for the digital future
connections to companies that recruit graduates who have digital-transformation knowledge and skills
the opportunity to share innovative ideas with relevant corporations.
: If you have an Australian bachelor degree in ERP, business (or similar discipline), you may be eligible for an exemption of 48 credit points of study.
If you receive 48 credit points for previous study, you may be able to qualify with a masters in 1.5 years, enabling you to launch your enterprise resource planning career sooner.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

For PhD applicants, we offer a related ‘Integrated PhD’ which allows you to establish relevant skills before beginning your research.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To attain the Master of Enterprise Resource Planning, students will be required to complete 192 credit points consisting of:

48 credit points college core units
96 credit points professional core units
12 credit points BCO6672 The Information Systems Professional
12 credit points BMO7006 Applied Business Project (Capstone)
24 credit points elective units. Please check any pre-requisite requirements prior to enrolling.

Units

Fees & scholarships

University fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer (including our generous scholarship program).

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

In an era where information and data are central to business, our Master of Enterprise Resource Planning gives you the knowledge you need to succeed.

According to Accenture, there are more than 50,000 SAP professionals working worldwide on SAP digital-integration programs. There are more roles in which SAP expertise is required than roles with any other systems integrator.

By completing this course, you’ll gain a competitive advantage for senior roles in ICT and ERP. Industries where ERP/SAP skills are used include: