Logistics based on selected modules of the SAP ERP system

The course was created as part of an implementation project co-financed by European Funds (Knowledge – Education – Development program) “Competences of students of the War Studies Academy – development and implementation of educational e-learning courses!" (POWR.03.01.00-00-W018-04)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course is designed for undergraduate and graduate students. It is an additional element of the education process. As a result of the e-learning process, the participant will acquire IT competences to use one of the best tools, a world-class integrated IT system of ERP class, which is increasingly used in Polish and European enterprises. Through a system of specially prepared teaching modules, tests and exercises, the participant will obtain theoretical and practical preparation for work in enterprises that have implemented or intend to implement ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems from SAP or another company.

The participant will also acquire analytical competences, including the ability to solve logistic problems related to material movement in the analysed IT logistics chains. And also competences in the field of own entrepreneurship, because the acquired knowledge and skills in managing logistics processes with the use of integrated ERP-class IT systems can be successfully used in own established company.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

The main objective of the course is for the course participants to obtain the required and significant from the point of view of the needs of the labour market, economy and society additional competences and logistic qualifications in the IT industry in the use of dedicated logistics modules of the SAP ERP system. We assume that by providing basic knowledge and skills in the field of integrated IT systems, based on a well-known and recognizable product such as SAP ERP, we will achieve the end result consisting in increasing the attractiveness of our graduates to potential employers on the labour market, including in the fields of: logistics, management and command, aviation, national security and internal security.

It should be emphasized that, in particular, the objectives of the course in terms of knowledge, skills and competences are:

• obtaining by the course participant theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the area of integrated ERP-class IT systems,
• achieving IT and analytical competences by the participant of the course on the basis of the program content of the traditional e-learning course and practical skills of using dedicated logistic modules made available to participants in the real SAP ERP system,
• increasing the competitiveness of the course participants, among other candidates on the labour market, by providing individual practice in working with the prestigious SAP ERP system.

SYLLABUS

PREREQUISITES

There are no prerequisites for students who are doing the first or second degree in logistics.

On the other hand, for students in other fields of study, the entry requirements refer to their competences, which facilitate the implementation of this course, namely:

• basic IT skills in the field of working with the Windows operational system,
• analytical skills in solving uncomplicated problems in the area of management, in particular in the area of logistics related to material movement in the analysed IT logistics chains,
• the ability to independently study new issues, especially on the basis of available e‒learning courses.

Before starting the course, you must have access to the SAP ERP program. Students of the War Studies Academy will receive it from the teacher.

CONDITIONS FOR PASSING THE COURSE

There are two types of student activity that are assessed in the course:

• checking the knowledge on the basis of short tests that are included in each module to help consolidate the knowledge. Their weight in the final evaluation is 50%,
• final test summarizing the entire course. Its weight in the final evaluation is 50%.

The tests consist of 4 closed multiple-choice questions, the answers to which can be found in the presented lessons.

The entire course ends with a final test of knowledge in the field of lesson topics covered throughout the course.

In order to pass the course, it is necessary to achieve a threshold of over 60% of all possible points. Those who achieve a score of at least 61% if all tests will receive a course completion certificate.

COURSE STAFF

Course tutor:

PhD eng. Marek Mróz

War Studies Academy

A graduate of the Military University of Technology in Warsaw and postgraduate studies (pedagogy) at the National Defense University. He completed doctoral studies at the National Defense University in Warsaw. He has many years of experience and teaching achievements resulting from teaching at the National Defense University, the University of Information Technology, Management and Administration and the War Studies Academy. He conducted classes in the fields of logistics, national security as well as management and production engineering at first cycle (undergraduate and engineering) and second cycle studies as well as post-graduate studies. Supervisor of several dozen bachelor’s, engineers and masters. His scientific interests include logistics issues related to the areas of IT support for logistics through the use of integrated IT systems of ERP class.