[AISWorld] An inquiry on MSIS-2016 vs MSIS-2006 on ERPs topics

[mmora at securenym.net]

Dear colleague Professor Topi,
I appreciate your clarification. Maybe, several doubts can emerge on this
new MSIS-2016 model based on competencies, so a FAQ appendix would be
great! Ok, thanks really!
Prof. Mora

On Fri, December 9, 2016 4:42 am, Heikki Topi wrote:
> Dear colleagues on the AISWorld list:
>
>
> I would like to take this opportunity to thank Prof. Mora for his
> insightful question regarding the MSIS 2016 Global Competency Model and
> address it briefly below on behalf of the MSIS 2016 task force.
>
> Also, I would like to invite all of you who will be in Dublin to discuss
> this and other questions you might have at the *AIS SIG-ED session on MSIS
>  2016 on Sunday, Dec 11, 2016 1pm - 3pm at the Gresham Hotel (Trinity 1 &
>  2). *Hope to see you there!
>
>
> As for the question regarding the role of enterprise systems in MSIS
> 2016:
> the main reason why various categories of enterprise systems do not appear
>  directly at the top levels of the competency model is the same why some
> other quite familiar titles or topics are not included as a competency
> area or competency category name: MSIS 2016 strives to identify high-level
>  competencies that are described in language that does not tie the
> competency requirements to a specific technology solution. This does not,
>  however, mean that programs built based on MSIS 2016 shouldn't include
> an enterprise systems course or coverage in multiple courses -- on the
> contrary, contemporary content built around large-scale enterprise
> systems (including ERP/CRM/SCM, etc.). could be an excellent mechanism for
> enabling students to attain the competencies specified in the model.
>
> Just as an example, at least the following MSIS 2016 competency
> categories are directly associated with large-scale enterprise systems as
> a possible approach and system solution for implementing desired
> organizational capabilities (the abbreviation after the competency name
> refers to the area of competencies):
>
> 1. Managing and implementing cybersecurity (BCIA)
> 5. Managing IS risks (BCIA)
> 22, Integrating and preparing data captured from various sources for
> analytical use (DATA) 29. Using an enterprise architecture to influence
> IS-related organizational
> improvement projects (EARC) 36. Ensuring that protection of privacy and
> integrity guides all IS practices (ETIS) 38. Considering ethical
> implications of IS decisions (ETIS) 47. Identifying opportunities for and
> designing process improvement (IOCE) 52. Managing IS sourcing models
> (ISMO)
> 58. Managing software and hardware development and maintenance (ISMO)
> 61. Managing IS sourcing strategies (ISSG)
> 78. Identifying and selecting systems design and implementation
> alternatives (SDAD) 85. Installing and integrating applications (SDAD)
> 86. Acquiring IS applications from the market (SDAD)
> 88. Deploying a new system to organizational use (SDAD)
>
>
> Therefore, an enterprise systems course (or, more specifically, an ERP
> course) and its course level objectives can offer an excellent set of
> learning experience, allowing students to attain many of the program
> level competency requirements and being fully aligned with the MSIS 2016
> model.
>
> We would be happy to discuss this and other related questions at a more
> detailed level in person. The latest version of MSIS 2016 is available at
> www.msis2016.org. Also, please come to join the conversation at the
> Sunday
> session!
>
> Many thanks again for Prof. Mora for this question!
>
>
> With best regards,
>
>
> Heikki Topi
> Co-chair of the MSIS 2016 task force
> Bentley University
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Dec 8, 2016 at 8:41 PM, <mmora at securenym.net> wrote:
>
>
>> Dear colleagues in AIS:
>>
>>
>> I have an inquiry regarding MSIS-2006 and MSIS-2016 models:
>>
>>
>> --- in MSIS-2006 the topics of ERPs, CRM, etc, were covered through IS
>> Technology Courses / Enterprise Models
>>
>>
>> --- in MSIS-2016 the most related dimension is Enterprise Architecture
>>
>>
>> Well, my specific concerns about it is the minimal references to
>> planning, modeling and implementing of ERPs, CRMs and other enterprise
>> systems (IOS, etc). However, most recognized and current MIS curricula
>> include these specific courses on ERPs, etc.
>>
>> In specific, my inquiry is if MSIS-2016 does not endorse ERPs topics
>> anywhere as part of the core topics for MIS graduate programs? I admit
>> that in developed economies such courses are already taught in
>> undergraduate level (last year) so it could be already considered as a
>> prerequisite, as it is implicitly established in MSIS-2016 prerequisite
>>  section (assumption of incoming bachelor students focused on IT rather
>>  from several backgrounds).
>>
>> Well, thanks very much in advance for any comment on it!
>> Prof. Mora
>>
>>
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>> Manuel Mora, EngD.
>> Full Professor and Researcher Level C
>> ACM Senior Member / SNI Level I
>> Department of Information Systems
>> Autonomous University of Aguascalientes
>> Ave. Universidad 940
>> Aguascalientes, AGS
>> Mexico, 20131
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