1) Primary modules-student, financial aid, human resources, finance and advancement, Source- http://www.ellucian.com/ , http://www.ellucian.com/Solutions/
Student module-current students, 24x7 online access to information, prospect students can apply for admission, faculty manage course information, rosters and grading
Financial aid module-regular admissions, financial aid services provided to students
Human Resources module-administrative and self-service solution to manage personnel information across the institution, payrolls, payroll information, personnel information, policies, procedures, workforce management
Finance module-have data available 24 hrs 7 days a week to stakeholders, procurement and account payable to research programs and endowment management, prepare and control budgets
Advancement module-facilitates relationships with alumni, donors, friends, parents, community members, corporations, foundations and other organizations, fundraising support from campaign management, event management, annual giving programs, foundation programs.

2) Business processes would be most like be affected by the modules like student, financial aid, human resources, finance and advancement

3) Benefits-integration of data across the modules for information sharing, stakeholders can access information online, enable better communication across user groups, enable better customer service
Typical costs-cost of software package, consultants help implement the ERP, BPR projects, potential morale issues that should be aware and dealt with

4) Yes, use of consultants is a successful implementation of an ERP. Different types of support from consultants are change management, leader/key facilitator of the project, coordination of the ERP implementation team efforts, IT advice and expertise

5) There are a lot of examples available for expected timelines to