Module Descriptors
BUSINESS PROCESS RE-ENGINEERING WITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (D\L)
COIS70697
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Euan Wilson
Email: E.D.Wilson@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 3
Independent Study Hours: 147
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 30%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The module provides an in depth understanding of Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) and Re-Design within organisations. It also explores and evaluates the role that Information Systems and Information Technology (IS/IT) has within BPR Projects and appraises available IT tools and implementation approaches to support projects by:
Principles and dimensions of Business Processes Re-Engineering, Functions and Processes. Value Chain analysis, scale and scope of processes and value engineering applied to processes. Levels of processes
Process re-design and process improvement. Improvement expectations Re-design versus re-engineering. Project organisation and structure. Realising the benefits. Continuous and rapid improvement projects. Benchmarking
Process modelling tools and techniques: Choosing and using a process mapping tool (UML and other open source tools). Analysis tools and techniques (e.g. activity based costing, cycle time analysis, root cause analysis, Pareto analysis, Ishikawa analysis) and their application.
Processing modelling tools: design and implementation.
The role of information technology: IS/IT role in business re-engineering.
Exploiting IS/IT in the re-engineering project. Re-engineering IS/IT.
Managing re-engineering projects: Organisational culture; teams and functions; Empowerment and BPR team structures; Core group roles, project team operational techniques and evolution.
Principles and dimensions of Business Processes Re-Engineering, Functions and Processes. Value Chain analysis, scale and scope of processes and value engineering applied to processes. Levels of processes
Process re-design and process improvement. Improvement expectations Re-design versus re-engineering. Project organisation and structure. Realising the benefits. Continuous and rapid improvement projects. Benchmarking
Process modelling tools and techniques: Choosing and using a process mapping tool (UML and other open source tools). Analysis tools and techniques (e.g. activity based costing, cycle time analysis, root cause analysis, Pareto analysis, Ishikawa analysis) and their application.
Processing modelling tools: design and implementation.
The role of information technology: IS/IT role in business re-engineering.
Exploiting IS/IT in the re-engineering project. Re-engineering IS/IT.
Managing re-engineering projects: Organisational culture; teams and functions; Empowerment and BPR team structures; Core group roles, project team operational techniques and evolution.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Learning Strategies
On-line materials will exemplify topical issues and best practice case studies.
The practical nature of the module is emphasised by the provision of practical portfolio tasks and an assignment which reflects all the elements of the module.
Appropriate software applications for supporting business process modelling will be used.
On-line, telephone and email support will be provided as necessary.
Within this module you will be introduced to and/or be able to develop your:
- Intellectual skills
- Problem solving
- Personal skills for Lifelong Learning
The practical nature of the module is emphasised by the provision of practical portfolio tasks and an assignment which reflects all the elements of the module.
Appropriate software applications for supporting business process modelling will be used.
On-line, telephone and email support will be provided as necessary.
Within this module you will be introduced to and/or be able to develop your:
- Intellectual skills
- Problem solving
- Personal skills for Lifelong Learning
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% in course assessment.
Assignment weighted at 70%. (Learning outcomes 2 and 3). In course assessment, 3000 words written process modelling document for a business process re-engineering scenario.
A portfolio weighted at 30% (learning outcomes 1 and 4). A variety of tasks will be undertaken which can be built up into an on-line portfolio. Short tests administered through Blackboard will be used where appropriate.
Assignment weighted at 70%. (Learning outcomes 2 and 3). In course assessment, 3000 words written process modelling document for a business process re-engineering scenario.
A portfolio weighted at 30% (learning outcomes 1 and 4). A variety of tasks will be undertaken which can be built up into an on-line portfolio. Short tests administered through Blackboard will be used where appropriate.
Module Resources
Access to the library, journals and web-based resources.
Module website via Blackboard VLE
Access to Internet
Appropriate modelling tool e.g. Innovator BPMN tool and ArgoUML tool
Module website via Blackboard VLE
Access to Internet
Appropriate modelling tool e.g. Innovator BPMN tool and ArgoUML tool
Module Texts
A Pragmatic Guide to Business Process Modelling. Holt, Jon (June 2009) BCS Books
ISBN 978-1906124120
Business Process Management: A Rigorous Approach, Martyn A Ould, (Jan 2005) BCS Books
ISBN 978-1902505602
For other texts refer to module website.
ISBN 978-1906124120
Business Process Management: A Rigorous Approach, Martyn A Ould, (Jan 2005) BCS Books
ISBN 978-1902505602
For other texts refer to module website.