Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems offer a software-based system that handles an
enterprise’s total information system needs in an integrated fashion. Such systems have seen a
phenomenal growth in the last decade in the US, Europe and Australian markets. With the recent
upturn in South-East Asian economies, an increase
in demand for ERP systems is expected and
opportunities clearly exist for provision of high-qu
ality ERP education programs in this region.
This paper describes the issues and barriers associated with integrating ERP systems into
university curricula. It outlines the experiences of Victoria University in offering ERP education
through a strategic alliance with SAP. The University is extending its offshore programs by
incorporating ERP education to take advantag
e of the current increase in demand of ERP
employment opportunities in the South East Asian region.
The proposed ERP eLearning Model incorporates fo
ur different technologies for the delivery of
ERP education via the Internet. Each technological solution is discussed and advantages
identified with possible future research developments put forward. --PACIS 200