A Simulation Game Approach for Efficient Education in Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems like SAP R/3 provide a software architecture, databases, and applications to support business functions. The universal usability of ERP systems leads to an enormous complexity. This results in specific requirements for corresponding educational processes. This paper shows an integrated approach of combining traditional learning methods with newer practice-oriented methods, especially Simulation Games. The presented approach will bridge the traditional gaps between education concerning managementoriented and manufacturing-oriented software.