Course Syllabus

Enterprise Architecture
Business Technology Management, Dr. Rima Khatib, Brantford
Winter | 2024

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Professor Information
Dr. Rima Khatib | SCJ 310
Contact Information (rkhatib@wlu.ca)
Weekly Office Hours (Thursday 12.00-1.00 pm)

Course Information
January 8, 2024 – April 8, 2024.
Wednesdays 11.30 am- 2.20 pm, DAL007.

Course Overview and Approach

The Enterprise Architecture course will focus on enterprise architecture planning, security and risk
management, and IT governance. Students will complete an in-depth project developing an
enterprise architecture plan for an organization, drawing on the knowledge acquired and skills
developed in all of their degree courses.

The teaching methods used in this course include lectures, business cases, case studies, and
discussions.

Students are expected to read the weekly reading assignments before class. Students should be
ready to discuss these materials during class. The class time will be used to focus on key points,
provide additional class material, work in teams, and offer discussions.

Course Goals and Learning Outcomes

Students will be introduced to and apply the theory, frameworks and principles of enterprise
architecture to real-world applications. After completing this course, learners will be able to:

1. Explain enterprise architecture and its value to an organization

2. Develop components of an enterprise architecture plan
3. Critically assess information management, fads, and trends
4. Independently manage the completion of a high-quality project
5. Develop confidence in independently learning new technologies and researching
management issues
6. Develop an IT solution to an organizational problem

Course Tools and Learning Materials

1. Required book

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 - Jung, J. & Fraunholz, B. (2021), “Masterclass enterprise architecture management,” Springer,
ISBN 978-3-030-78494-2, ISBN 978-3-030-78495-9 (eBook).
The book is available for FREE at the following link: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-
030-78495-9

2. Required Cases
- Khatib and McMurray, “MetOcean Telematics: Delivering High Growth & Profitability in
Dynamic Markets”.
This case will be provided in class.
- Pan, G., Lee, B., and Bhattacharya, L., (2021), “g&m: Digital Transformation of an insurance
agency," Singapore Management University.
The case is available for purchase on the following link:
https://www.iveypublishing.ca/s/ivey-coursepack/a1ROF00000013dN2AQ

3. TOGAF online material

- The Open Group, TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition, https://publications.opengroup.org/c220
- Open Group Standard ArchiMate 3.2 Specification,
https://www.opengroup.org/sites/default/files/docs/downloads/n221p.pdf
- The Open Group, TOGAF Series Guide Set, 10th Edition,
https://publications.opengroup.org/c220

Laurier has an Academic License for these documents, which means you can download them at no
cost. You will first need to create an Open Group account. Then go to the following links and
download using the 90-Day evaluation license. You can then use the document for school purposes
for any length of time.
4. Archi – Open Source ArchiMate Modelling
Software
You will use this software to develop the models for your EA Plan.
https://www.archimatetool.com/
Guides
- User guide: Archimate modelling tool, Archi.,
https://www.archimatetool.com/downloads/archi/Archi%20User%20Guide.pdf
- TOGAF modelling https://www.togaf-modeling.org/
These guides will help you use Archi. Links to these documents are also available on MyLS.

5. TOGAF & Archimate YouTube helpful resources (links available on MyLS)

- Archi 5-minute guides: A series of five-minute YouTube guides using Archi and the Archimate
framework. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?
list=PLUxDCM4ujDqXDI2P2Vm2Ruoj6VfQVJRvv
- Archimate Modeling Language, The Open Group, YouTube series
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB8F2ECDADEE616AA

6. Articles used in the course

- Please check MyLS regularly to find the course readings assigned for each class.

7. Supplementary material
Reference to these materials will be posted on MyLS for the corresponding classes.
- Fundamentals of business process management, D. Marlon, L. R. Macello, M. Jan, R. Hajo A.,
2018. Springer Publishing.
- Enterprise Architecture at Work: Modelling, Communication and Analysis, 4th Edition, Marc
Lankhorst, 2017. Springer Publishing.

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 - Enterprise Architecture as Strategy: Creating a Foundation for Business Execution, Jeanne W.
Ross, Peter Weill, David C. Robertson, Harvard Business Press Books, ISBN: 978-1591398394

Student Evaluation

Course Evaluation Schema Grade Weight

Participation 15%
Research project (teamwork) 25%
Report 80%
Presentation 20%
Project – Final (teamwork) 30%
Preliminary Phase: Architecture Principles 10%
Phase A: Architecture Vision 15%
Phase B: Business Architecture 30%
Requirements Specification 10%
Phase C: Application & Technological Architecture 35%
ERPsim (teamwork) 30%
Simulation performance 40%
Quality and relevance of the presentation 60%

Learning activities
1. Readings and research: Students are required to prepare the readings for each class and
reflect on course content. Doing so will allow students to interpret, analyze, and apply the
learned material.
The syllabus includes many resources, and the professor will add other references and
guidance on MyLS to help students meet the course goals. However, as this is a 4th-year
course, students must do additional readings and independent research to plan their
enterprise architecture. This will help meet the objective of independently learning new
technologies and researching management issues.

2. Participation: Attendance and participation during class are essential to course success.
Participation improves the development of critical thinking, active learning, and
communication skills. Further, sharing individual thoughts and experiences benefit the
whole class. As such, it is essential for a healthy classroom environment that students
contribute to class discussions.
Students will be assessed based on their preparation for and attentiveness in class,
contribution to class discussion, engagement with class exercises, and participation in
collaborative learning. Note that experience has shown that students who do not complete
their readings before class cannot engage in meaningful ways in class discussions.

Class attendance: Class attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class and will be
used as a weighting score for the participation mark. Failing to attend one class will not be
penalized. However, every additional absence will be penalized with a 15% deduction of the
participation grade. Please note that missing 25 minutes (or more) of the class (at the
beginning or during the class) is considered an absence too, no matter what the reasons
are.

3. ERPsim: Students will have the opportunity to practice the use of enterprise systems with
ERPsim. The ERP simulation game is an innovative learning-by-doing and problem-based
approach to learning ERP concepts. During this game, students will run a manufacturing

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 company, with a real-life ERP system (SAP S/4HANA), where they operate the full business
cycle (plan, procure, produce, and sell).
By playing this game, students will:
 Gain a hands-on understanding of the enterprise systems concepts.
 Experience the benefits of enterprise integration.
 Develop technical ERP system skills.
 Learn how to use and leverage data in a business setting.
 Learn how to work as a team.
 Learn how to create, execute, and adapt a business strategy in a real-time
environment.

4. Research project: The objective of this research project is to investigate how emerging
technologies can be strategically incorporated into enterprise architecture to enhance
business capabilities and competitiveness. Students will explore various concepts,
terminologies, and technologies to develop a holistic understanding of how enterprise
architecture can adapt to technological trends, critically assess their relevance, and propose
innovative IT solutions. They will also enhance their research, presentation, and critical
thinking skills, aligning with the course objectives.

5. Project: Students will be involved in developing an enterprise architecture project based on

Pan et al.’s (2021) case study. This assessment is designed to help students confidently
develop a comprehensive enterprise architecture plan.

6. In-class activities: The class will involve short workshops, case studies, and exploring new
topics in enterprise architecture. Students will work in groups during these activities. Most
of these activities will occur during the “Enterprise Architecture in application” work periods.
These activities help students understand enterprise architecture and its value to
organizations and critically assess information management, fads, and trends.

7. Khatib and McMurray’s case study: This case will be used in class as a demo for the final
project. Students will involve in group work to replicate the final project throughout the
term. This is another chance for the students to work on a project similar to the final one
and get training and instant feedback in class.

8. Team presentations: Students are required to provide two team presentations to reflect on
the ERPsim learning activity and to present and summarize their research project. This
learning activity helps students strengthen their soft skills, including better communication,
improved confidence, and stress management.

Further instructions and rubrics will be available on MyLS.

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Weekly Schedule

Week # Topic, Theme or Readings1 TOGAF References Submissions

and Unit of Study
Date
W1 – - Introduction to J & F2 Chapters 1, TOGAF C220/Part0e-
Jan 10 EA 5.1.1 Chapters 1,2
- Introduction to TOGAF C220/Part1e-
TOGAF Chapter 1
- TOGAF ADM
W2 – - Architecture J & F Chapter 6 TOGAF C220/Part1e-
Jan 17 Vision and - Case study Chapters 2, 3
Principles (Khatib & TOGAF C220/Part2e-
- Modelling McMurray) Chapter 2
TOGAF C220/Part4e-
Chapter 3
W3 – ERPsim Part I (Preliminary
Jan 24 Phase and Phase A)
W4 – - Understanding Jung & Fraunholz-
Jan 31 business Chapter 2
architecture
- Business process
management
W5 – - TOGAF: Business TOGAF Series Guide
Feb 7 Architecture G176e, G190e,
- Requirements G211e
Specification TOGAF C220/Part1e-
Chapters 4, 13
W6– ERPsim Part II (Phase B and
Feb 14 Requirements
Specification)

Feb 20
Reading week

W7– - Developing J & F Chapter 3 TOGAF C220/Part1e-

Feb 28 application Chapter 5
architecture
- TOGAF:
Application
Architecture
W8 – Analyzing and J & F Chapters 4, 5
Mar 6 managing
enterprise
architecture
W9 – ERPsim Part III (Phase C)
Mar 13
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Additional mandatory readings and learning materials will be posted on MyLS weekly. Make sure to complete
ALL readings before class.
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Jung, J. & Fraunholz, B. (2021), “Masterclass enterprise architecture management”,
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-78495-9

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 Week # Topic, Theme or Readings TOGAF References Submissions
and Unit of Study
Date
W10 – ERPsim ERPsim
Mar 20 presentations presentations
W11 – Work Period
Mar 27
W12- Course Review & Submission of the
Apr 3 Research project research project and
presentations presentations

University and Course Policies

1. Workload: As this is a required 4th-year course, you should be prepared to allocate
approximately 6 to 8 hours each week outside of class time. Students must use these
references and conduct additional research to meet the course goals. I understand that
there are many other demands on your time. These other demands cannot be used to
reduce your commitment to this course. The course encourages consistent effort over the
term and avoids conflicts.

2. Course readings and preparation: Mandatory readings and learning materials will be posted
on MyLS weekly. It is your responsibility to check MyLS on a regular basis and make sure to
complete ALL readings before class.

3. Course communication: Students must check MyLS and their emails regularly. Instructions
regarding the readings and assessments will be provided on MyLS. Specific instructions may
also be sent via email. Students are encouraged to set notifications to make sure to receive
the course updates.

4. Quality of assessments: Students will have rubrics for all the assessments. Students must
follow them and write and present their assessments at a university level of English literacy.
Reports and analyses must be referenced correctly and presented concisely, and readable.
Should the English quality- including pronunciation, grammar, spelling, readability, and
comprehensibility mistakes- not be acceptable to the professor, the submission’s grade will
be negatively affected.
Note that individual submissions must reflect individual work. Any submission - or
submission section - that is not performed individually or does not reflect the student's work
will be subject to the academic misconduct procedure.

5. Marks and feedback: The professor will provide feedback for project submissions. Students
must build on the professor’s feedback to improve the upcoming sections of the project.
Students must know that marks cannot be negotiated. Any consultation request submitted
more than one week after a grade publication will not be accommodated.

6. Group work and marking: Managing in-team conflicts and taking advantage of the assets in
a team help produce valuable output. Students are encouraged to work together and help
each other to benefit their team. Unless specified differently, students of one team will
generally have the same mark for a deliverable’s content. However, as peer evaluations
must be submitted, individual group members may receive different grades based on their

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grades.

7. Contacting the professor: Students must use their WLU emails to contact the professor.
Any email from an address different from WLU will not be answered back. When sending an
email to your professor, please consider the following guidelines:
 Include your first and last name and the course title/number (MB487-Enterprise
Architecture).
 Include a meaningful Subject title.
 Avoid acronyms.
 Use emails to look for quick answers. If you require additional details or have questions
regarding a particular concept or topic, please drop in during the professor’s office hours
or book an appointment.
 Be specific. You are likely waiting for a response when you send an email. For that,
please provide all the necessary information. For example, rather than asking "about
Exercise 3", copy and paste the Exercise 3 prompt in your email.
 Do your homework. Whenever you can find the information by yourself, avoid using
emails to ask for it.
 Please allow the professor 2 business days to answer your email. I generally respond
within 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays), but please send me a reminder if
you do not receive an answer within 2 business days.

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accreditation helps further Laurier’s goal of inspiring lives of leadership and purpose by
demonstrating our commitment to impactful learning, community engagement, and
professional growth. In order to maintain this accreditation, aggregate information about
student performance in this course may be collected, analyzed, and disclosed to AACSB as
part of the Lazaridis School's Assurance of Learning (AoL) reporting requirements. Your
name, ID number, and individual performance will not be shared outside the university as
part of this process.
If you have any questions, please contact the AoL coordinator at aol@wlu.ca. To find out
more about how your personal information is collected, used, and disclosed, please review
Laurier’s Notice of Collection, Use and Disclosure of Personal Information, or visit
wlu.ca/privacy.

9. Writing help: Students who need help with writing are highly encouraged to use Laurier’s
writing services and writing assistance software (e.g., Grammarly). To book an appointment
with a writing tutor at Laurier writing services, please use the following link:
https://web.wlu.ca/studentsuccess/portal/

10. Intellectual Property: The educational materials developed for this course, including, but
not limited to, lecture notes and slides, handout materials, examinations and assignments,
and any materials posted to MyLearningSpace, are the intellectual property of the course
professor. These materials have been developed for student use only and are not intended
for wider dissemination and/or communication outside a given course. Posting or providing
unauthorized audio, video, or textual material of course content to third-party websites
violates professors’ intellectual property rights, and the Canadian Copyright Act.
Recording lectures in any way is prohibited in this course unless specific permission has
been granted by professors. Failure to follow these instructions may be in contravention of
the university’s Student Non-Academic Code of Conduct and/or Code of Academic Conduct,
and will result in appropriate penalties. Participation in this course constitutes an agreement

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property of others during and after their association with Wilfrid Laurier University.

11. Plagiarism: As a matter of policy, the Lazaridis School expects students to properly attribute
the work of others. Students are required to use American Psychological Association (APA)
format to cite non-original ideas. If you include an idea from a scholarly paper or an online
source, each time those concepts are mentioned within your document you must cite their
source. Similarly, this means that if you are describing a concept from the textbook in
reports and projects, then you must cite the textbook each time that concept is mentioned.
This involves both in-text citations and a references section – it is not sufficient to only
provide a references page, students must also include in-text citations as per the APA
guidelines provided on the MyLS site for this course. Moreover, if you do not cite all your
non-original ideas then it will be considered plagiarism and will be treated as academic
misconduct.
Wilfrid Laurier University uses software that can check for plagiarism. If requested to do so
by course instructors, students are required to submit their written work in electronic form
and have it checked for plagiarism.

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classroom. This culture values trustworthiness (e.g., honesty, integrity, reliability), fairness,
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uphold this culture in our academic and nonacademic behavior. The University has a
defined policy with respect to academic misconduct. As a Laurier student you are
responsible for familiarizing yourself with this policy and the accompanying penalty
guidelines, some of which may appear on your transcript if there is a finding of misconduct.
The relevant policy can be found at Laurier's academic integrity website along with
resources to educate and support you in upholding a culture of integrity. Ignorance is not a
defense.

13. Recording Synchronous Classes: Synchronous (live) class sessions will be delivered in this
course through the Zoom video conferencing platform supported by the university. Steps
have been taken to protect the security of the information shared. For more information
about Zoom and Office365 (including Teams), please visit ICT’s Tech Support and Services
page. Class sessions will be recorded with the video and audio (and in some cases
transcription) made available to students in the course in MyLearningSpace for the duration
of the term. The recordings may capture your name, image or voice through the video and
audio recordings. By attending in these live classes, you are consenting to the collection of
this information for the purposes of administering the class and associated course work. If
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in the class, please contact the course instructor to identify possible alternatives. To learn
more about how your personal information is collected, used and disclosed by the
University, please see Laurier’s Notice of Collection, Use and Disclosure of Personal
Information.

14. Use of Zoom for Instructional Purposes:

Wilfrid Laurier University uses a range of technologies to facilitate in-person and remote
instruction. Zoom is currently used for remote course delivery, including lectures, seminars,
and group office hours, which may be recorded, stored and shared through
MyLearningSpace for access by students in the course. For these course activities, students
are permitted to turn off their cameras or use an alternative name to maintain their privacy
after they have confirmed this with their course professors. Student personal information is

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Collection, Use or Disclosure of Personal Information. All exams and mid-terms in the course
that are conducted online will be proctored using only technologies approved for
assessment at Laurier as outlined on this page.

15. Special Needs: Students with disabilities or special needs are advised to contact Laurier’s
Accessible Learning Centre for information regarding its services and resources.

16. Academic Calendars: Students are encouraged to review the Academic Calendar for
information regarding all important dates, deadlines, and services available on campus.

17. Disclaimer: Course schedule, methodology, assessments, lab attendance, testing and final
exam policies have been planned based on current public health guidelines. Should these
guidelines change, any adjustments will be communicated to students.

18. Important note: The professor reserves the right to change any of the above information
but will inform students of any changes.

19. Foot Patrol, the Wellness Centre, and the Student Food Bank: The University approved the
inclusion of information about select wellness and safety services and supports on campus in
the course information provided to students. (Approved by Senate November 28, 2011.)
Specific language (by campus) is provided below.

Multi-campus Resource:

 Good2Talk is a postsecondary school helpline that provides free, professional and

confidential counselling support for students in Ontario. Call 1-866-925-5454 or
through 2-1-1. Available 24-7.

Brantford Resources:

 Brantford Student Food Bank: All students are eligible to use this service to ensure
they’re eating healthy when overwhelmed, stressed or financially strained.
Anonymously request a package online 24-7. All dietary restrictions accommodated.

 Brantford Foot Patrol: 519-751-PTRL (7875). A volunteer operated safe-walk program,

available Fall and Winter, Monday through Thursday from 6:30 PM to 1 AM; Friday
through Sunday 6:30 PM to 11 PM. Teams of two are assigned to escort students to and
from campus by foot or by van.

 Brantford Wellness Centre: 519-756-8228, x5803. Students have access to support for
all their physical, emotional, and mental health needs at the Wellness Centre. Location:
Student Centre, 2nd floor. Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM Monday through Friday. After
hours crisis support available 24/7. Call 1-884-437-3247 (HERE247).