ENHANCING STUDENT LEARNING OF HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT WITH HANDS-ON ERP EXERCISES

Abstract

ABSTRACT Organizations are in need of business graduates who understand how enterprise systems and integrated business processes work. Business schools are increasingly incorporating Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems into their programs to address this need. Using hands-on ERP exercises is one initiative that could enhance student learning of these vital topics. How can business schools integrate hands-on exercises to ensure business graduates have the opportunity to develop this knowledge? In particular, organizations are implementing electronic Human Capital Management (HCM) systems. This paper investigates using hands-on HCM ERP exercises in a Human Resource Management (HR) course to enhance student learning. Data will be collected using a pre and post survey designed to measure ERP and HCM process knowledge. Then t-tests will be utilized to determine if differences exist after exposure to the course material and the hands-on exercises. Keywords ERP, Human Capital Management, Hands-On Learning