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INFS6015: Business Process Management

2024 unit information

This unit highlights the key concepts of business process management (BPM) and their importance to organisations in supporting the business operations and providing opportunities for competitive advantage and innovation. It provides a detailed understanding of the concepts, strategies, tools and technologies required throughout the BPM lifecycle. This unit takes both the strategic and change management perspectives in designing process architecture and governance, as well as analysing, designing, and measuring performance of processes across value chains and aligned to industry standards. The unit also develops practical skills in modelling and simulating processes using business process management tools.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Business (Business School)

Study level Postgraduate
Academic unit Business Information Systems
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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INFS5002 or COMP5206
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Discuss the holistic role of Business Process Management (BPM) in a business environment to improve performance and align to overall strategy.
  • LO2. Apply BPM methodologies, concepts, and principles to business problems and practice following the BPM lifecycle.
  • LO3. Address the issues and challenges associated with process change initiatives in organisations.
  • LO4. Evaluate the impact of process change projects on stakeholders and the role of change management in mitigating risks in such projects.
  • LO5. Use BPM tools to model, document, and analyse processes during the BPM lifecycle.
  • LO6. Work independently in a professional and ethical manner
  • LO7. Work as a responsible member of a diverse team, collaborate and communicate in a professional manner with people from diverse backgrounds.

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2024
Normal evening Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Remote

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