Critical Success Factors for implementing ERP Systems as a Vehicle for Business Curriculum Integration at a Large State University

Abstract

This chapter documents and analyzes an initiative in which the College of Business Administration implemented an ERP system in their coursework with the goal of integrating curriculum across disciplines. While the narrative will not attempt to provide the precise reason that the College did not achieve its goal, it will point to a number of challenges that arise in such initiatives. Analysis of these events is provided in order to assist other educational organizations in determining critical success factors for entering in technology alliances relationships with third party providers.