SVKM’s

NARSEE MONJEE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Program: MBA Trimester: VI
Course: New Models for Enterprise Code:
Architecture
Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme
Classroom Practical/ Tutorials Credit Continuous Term End
Sessions Group work Evaluation Examination
(TEE)
20 6 2 3 60% 40%
Course Rationale:
Detailed understanding of various types of Enterprise Architecture, requirements to be met, design of
the Structure, performance parameters to be monitored, Re-engineering and continuous improvement
of Architectural Standards & Norms.
Conceptual learning supported by Practical case studies.
Demos & Discussions as well as Hands-on working on Architectural Modelling Standards & Tools.

Course Objectives:
1. To learn how a typical Enterprise Architecture is modeled, designed and managed.
2. At the end of the course, students would be able to understand the requirements of an Enterprise
Architecture, identify the elements that build the Enterprise Structure, set performance parameters
for monitoring its operation and ensure ideal Governance Standards.

Learning Outcomes:
A clear understanding of how to build an Enterprise Architecture based on various business processes
Practiced.

Prerequisite:
NIL

Pedagogy:

Reading from Presentations and articles, classroom discussion, case analysis, Software Demo,
exercises
and video-clips.

Textbook:
NONE (Folders with Installable files will be provided)

Reference Book:
E-Books related to the Major Topics will be provided

Journal:
Students will be guided to access E-Journals

Links to websites:
Relevant URLs will be provided to the Students
Evaluation Scheme:
 Class Participation 20 %
 Individual Assignment/Test 20 %
 Group Assignment 20 %
 Term-End Exam 40%
Total 100 %

Session Plan:
Topic/ Session Objectives Learning Outcomes Pedagogical Tool Text Book
Readings &
Chapters
Introduction To understand the need
for Architectural
Approach towards
Excellence of an
Enterprise
2 EA Principles To understand the
Genesis of the very
concept of EA
3 EA Objectives To apply a structured Case
Approach to drill down
the Objectives specific to
an Enterprise
4 Strategy-driven EA To learn the Methodology Case
for matching Objectives
with Business Strategy
5 Strategic Dependence To understand the need Case Studies
EA Model for matching Strategic
Objectives with Customer
Orientation - case Study -
the IKEA Model
6 Business-driven EA To understand Case Studies
Convergance of
Enterprise Functions with
IT Systems through a
Case Exercise
7- 8 EA Implementation To learn the Concepts of a Case Studies
Reference Model
approach towards an
effective Implementation
Process
9 EA and Governance To understand the
positive Impact of a well-
structured EA on high
Standards of Governance
10 IT for EA To understand the
Methodology of a
Conclusive Approach to
Implementation through
Unification of Business &
IT
11 EA Benefits To appreciate the Benefits
of a Structured Approach
to Implementation of EA
12-13 COBIT Framework To learn the Concepts of a Group Exercise
 COBIT Framework
recommended for
Management of Risks
involved in
Implementation of EA
14 - 15 EA Assessment To understand the
Methodology & apply
using a Template for
Assessment of Maturity
Level in an Organisation
post Implementation of
EA
16 Service Oriented To appreciate the Natural Case Studies
Architecture ( SOA ) & Convergence between
EA SOA & EA and a need-
based approach to
Implementation of
Systems
17 The Archimate Model To apply the Archimate Case Studies
Model to evaluate the
Coherance of various
Organisational Functions
18 -19 Togaf & Zachmann To create a Practical EA Group Exercise
Framework Model Model for three types of
Organisations -
Manufacturing, Service &
Marketing
20 Revision