ABSTRACT
The purpose of this case is to describe the benefits and challenges of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system at a higher education institution (HEI). The case also focuses on IT risk and systems security issues inherent in an ERP system. The case begins with the implementation of financials and HR modules at North Carolina State University, a land-grant institution with 33,000 students. This background sets the stage for the main focus of the case: the implementation of the ERP Student modules, which required a major overhaul of information systems, including admissions, student financials, and registration and records. Concluding the case is a recent dilemma facing NCSU—the potential merging of ERP systems with The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Students have the opportunity to practice problem-solving skills with regards to this dilemma, as well as offer their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the Student implementations.
