Semester:WS 17/18
Type:Module
Language:English
ECTS-Credits:9.0
Scheduled in semester:3
Semester Hours per Week / Contact Hours:80.0 L / 60.0 h
Self-directed study time:210.0 h
Type:Module
Language:English
ECTS-Credits:9.0
Scheduled in semester:3
Semester Hours per Week / Contact Hours:80.0 L / 60.0 h
Self-directed study time:210.0 h
Module coordination/Lecturers
- Assoz. Prof. Dr. Johannes Schneider
(Modulleitung)
- Dr. rer. oec. Lena Franziska Kaiser
(Modulleitungsassistenz)
Curricula
Master's degree programme in Information Systems (01.09.2015)Events
Description
Short description
The course focuses on process analysis, including approaches and methods for designing, analyzing and simulating processes in organizations.
Topics
- Introduction to process analysis
- Process modeling and design
- Process flow analysis
- Process simulation
Learning Outcomes
- Students will know how processes can be modeled, analyzed, and simulated.
- Students will know basic methods of process modeling in order to analyze, design, and implement information systems in organizations.
- Students will use methods of process flow analysis and simulation in order to analyze, design, and improve business processes in organizations
Qualifications
Lectures Method
- The module integrates theoretical knowledge and practical skills in an interactive lecture.
- The e-learning platform Moodle will be used throughout the course for the dissemination of course material and discussions.
Literature
Compulsory reading
- Laguna, M. & Marklund, J. (2013): Business Process Modeling, Simulation and Design, CRC Press: Boca Raton.
Further reading
- vom Brocke, J. & Rosemann, M. (Eds.) (2014). Handbook of Business Process Management. Springer: New York.
Exam Modalities
Written exam (90 minutes)