Module Descriptors
BUSINESS ANALYSIS AND MODELLING 2
COIS50453
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Nicholas Decourt
Email: N.Decourt@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 102
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Essential Reading
Paul D. and D. Yeates, D.(2006) Business Analysis. BCS Publications ISBN: 978-1-902505-70-1.
Holt, J. (2005) A Pragmatic Guide to Business Process Modelling. BCS Publications. ISBN: 978-1-902505-66-4.
Paul D. and D. Yeates, D.(2006) Business Analysis. BCS Publications ISBN: 978-1-902505-70-1.
Holt, J. (2005) A Pragmatic Guide to Business Process Modelling. BCS Publications. ISBN: 978-1-902505-66-4.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A coursework assignment weighted at 100%.
Includes a group component weighted at 50% and an individual component weighted at 50% which will both assess Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4. The assignment will be to design and implement a prototype solution to a given business case study. An advisory word limit of 4,000 words will apply.
Includes a group component weighted at 50% and an individual component weighted at 50% which will both assess Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4. The assignment will be to design and implement a prototype solution to a given business case study. An advisory word limit of 4,000 words will apply.
Module Indicative Content
Enterprise Analysis and Architecture - understanding the needs of the business as a whole, its strategic direction and vision. Identifying initiatives that will allow the business to meet its strategic goals and satisfy its objectives.
Business Architecture - producing 'current', 'intermediate' and 'target' reference architectures. Applying architectures to manage change within the enterprise and to create a 'migration plan' for process improvement.
Process Improvement Planning - planning for process improvement and giving priority to process improvement programmes in line with business goals and objectives.
Business Process Modeling - representing both the current ('as is') and future ('to be') processes of a business. Understanding and using BPM tools to analyse and improve business processes, e.g. Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN), Business Process Execution Language (BPEL) and Unified Modeling Language (UML).
Change Management - putting the improved business processes into practice. Continuous improvement approaches (e.g. Six Sigma). Gaining acceptance for change and monitoring process improvement.
Business Architecture - producing 'current', 'intermediate' and 'target' reference architectures. Applying architectures to manage change within the enterprise and to create a 'migration plan' for process improvement.
Process Improvement Planning - planning for process improvement and giving priority to process improvement programmes in line with business goals and objectives.
Business Process Modeling - representing both the current ('as is') and future ('to be') processes of a business. Understanding and using BPM tools to analyse and improve business processes, e.g. Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN), Business Process Execution Language (BPEL) and Unified Modeling Language (UML).
Change Management - putting the improved business processes into practice. Continuous improvement approaches (e.g. Six Sigma). Gaining acceptance for change and monitoring process improvement.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Disallowed combination with CE00826-1 Business Analysis and Modelling at Level 1.
This is intended as a business focussed option for students who have NOT studied Business Analysis and Modelling at Level 1.
This is intended as a business focussed option for students who have NOT studied Business Analysis and Modelling at Level 1.
Module Resources
'Electronic whiteboard' tool - Microsoft VISIO.
Business process modelling (CASE) tool ? BPWin.
Business process modelling (CASE) tool ? BPWin.
Module Learning Strategies
The pattern of delivery will be 2 lectures and 2 tutorials per week. (1:n)2 (1:20)2
To accommodate small numbers of students this module would also be ideal for an enquiry based learning approach, supported by 2 hours contact per week and Self Directed Study.
Case studies will be used to illustrate key concepts.
To accommodate small numbers of students this module would also be ideal for an enquiry based learning approach, supported by 2 hours contact per week and Self Directed Study.
Case studies will be used to illustrate key concepts.