C15 Research Seminar BPM
C15 Research Seminar BPM
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Information Systems
Project Description
Short description
The course focuses on developing research proposals in the field of business process management.
Topics
The course focuses on developing research proposals in the field of business process management.
Topics
- Conducting literature reviews
- Developing research questions
- Designing qualitative, quantitative, and design oriented research
- Writing research proposals
- Ethical issues in business process management research
Teaching Method
The module integrates theoretical knowledge and practical skills in an interactive seminar.The e-learning platform Moodle will be used throughout the course for the dissemination of course material and discussions.
Learning Results
- Students will know the professional code of conduct of the academic IS discipline.
- Students will effectively communicate academic research designs.
- Students will produce rigorous research proposals in the area of business process management.
- Students will recognize and analyze ethical problems of designing and conducting research in the field of business process management.
Assessment Methods
An attendance of min. 80% is necessary to obtain a positive grade in this course.
Seminar Paper (100%)
Seminar Paper (100%)
C15 Research Methods
C15 Research Methods
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Information Systems
Project Description
Short description
The module provides an introduction to research methods.
Topics
The module provides an introduction to research methods.
Topics
- Introduction to scientific research
- Literature reviews
- Qualitative research
- Quantitative research
- Design science research
- Theories used in IS research
Teaching 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.
Learning Results
- Students will know and understand the historical development of scientific research.
- Students will know and understand the concept of scientific research.
- Students will identify appropriate theories to explain empirical phenomena.
- Students will identify suitable research methods in order to seek answers to specific research questions.
- Students will use appropriate qualitative, quantitative, and design-oriented approaches to scientific research.
Assessment Methods
Written Exam (90 min)
Grade
This module is prerequisite for taking the Master’s thesis Module and writing the Master’s thesis
C15 Project Seminar Data Science
C15 Project Seminar Data Science
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Information Systems
Project Description
In this course, students apply acquired data science knowledge and skills to solve a real-world business problem from the area of marketing, finance, or operations.Topics may include
- Supervised learning (regression, classification)
- Unsupervised learningText mining
- Social network analysis
- Assessing model quality
- Assessing technologies
Teaching Method
The module integrates theoretical knowledge and practical skills in a seminar focusing on a real-world case. The e-learning platform Moodle will be used throughout the course for the dissemination of course material and discussions.
Learning Results
- Students will analyze a real-world case through the data science lens
- Students will collect and prepare data for later analysis
- Students will build and evaluate statistical models
- Students will translate statistical models into actionable results
- Student will work together as a team
Assessment Methods
An attendance of min. 80% is necessary to obtain a positive grade in this course.
A final report and two presentations will be graded.
A final report and two presentations will be graded.
C15 Project Seminar BPM
C15 Project Seminar BPM
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Information Systems
Project Description
Short description
Process management refers to the operation, improvement and innovation of business processes. In the course, students apply fundamental frameworks, models, and methods in process management.
Topics
Process management refers to the operation, improvement and innovation of business processes. In the course, students apply fundamental frameworks, models, and methods in process management.
Topics
- Business process operation
- Business process change
- Strategic alignment
- Governance
- Quality management
- Six sigma
- Process management skills
- Organizational culture
Teaching Method
The module integrates theoretical knowledge and practical skills in a seminar focusing on a real-world case.The e-learning platform Moodle will be used throughout the course for the dissemination of course material and discussions.
Learning Results
- Students will analyze a real-world case of a specific industry through the lens of process management knowledge.
- Students will integrate knowledge to identify areas of improvement or innovation.
- Students will use appropriate methods to develop recommendations for a case company.
- Students will identify and define meaningful skill sets for seminar groups.
Assessment Methods
An attendance of min. 80% is necessary to obtain a positive grade in this course.
C15 Process Management
C15 Process Management
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Information Systems
Project Description
Short description
Process management refers to the operation, improvement and innovation of business processes. The course covers fundamental frameworks, models, and methods in process management.
Topics
Process management refers to the operation, improvement and innovation of business processes. The course covers fundamental frameworks, models, and methods in process management.
Topics
- Business process operation
- Business process change
- Strategic alignment
- Governance
- Quality management
- Six sigma
- Process management skills
- Organizational culture
Teaching Method
- The module integrates theoretical knowledge and practical skills based on an interactive lecture.
- The e-learning platform Moodle will be used throughout the course for the dissemination of course material and discussions.
Learning Results
- Students will know the foundations and the emergence of process management (e.g. business process re-engineering, total quality management).
- Students will understand the goals of process management (e.g. time, cost, quality, sustainability).
- Students will be able to apply the core elements of process management (strategic alignment, governance, methods, technologies, people, culture).
- Students will integrate knowledge to understand the benefits and competitive advantages of a holistic process management approach.
- Students will know key principles of good process management.
Assessment Methods
Written exam (90 min)
C15 Process Implementation
C15 Process Implementation
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Information Systems
Project Description
Short description
The course covers conceptual foundations, methods, and technologies for implementing and managing business processes with the help of IT. In particular, students will learn how to automate and monitor software-based business processes and mine process execution logs.
Topics
The course covers conceptual foundations, methods, and technologies for implementing and managing business processes with the help of IT. In particular, students will learn how to automate and monitor software-based business processes and mine process execution logs.
Topics
- Petri-net foundations of process automation
- Business process management systems
- Process mining
Teaching Method
- The module integrates theoretical knowledge and practical skills based on an interactive lecture. The e-learning platform Moodle will be used throughout the course for the dissemination of course material and discussions.
Learning Results
- Learning objectivesStudents know and understand foundational concepts and methods of process automation (workflow management)Students know and understand foundational concepts and methods of process miningStudents design and develop executable business processesStudents apply analytical techniques to mine business process logs
Assessment Methods
Written exam (90min)
C15 Process Analysis
C15 Process Analysis
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Information Systems
Project Description
- Short descriptionThe course focuses on process analysis, including approaches and methods for designing, analyzing and simulating processes in organizations.TopicsIntroduction to process analysisProcess modeling and designProcess flow analysisProcess simulation
Teaching 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.
Learning Results
- 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
Assessment Methods
Written exam (90 minutes)
C15 Process & Data Management
C15 Process & Data Management
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Information Systems
Project Description
Short description
The course focuses on data management and process management, which are complementary approaches for developing and implementing information systems in organizations.
Topics
The course focuses on data management and process management, which are complementary approaches for developing and implementing information systems in organizations.
Topics
- Introduction to process and data management
- Information management, data management, and IS strategy
- Process modeling
- Data modeling
- Reference models
Teaching 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.
Learning Results
- Students will know how information systems can be described from different, complementary perspectives.
- Students will know basic methods of data and process modeling in order to analyze, design, and implement information systems in organizations.
- In exercises, students will use methods of data and process modeling in order to analyze, design, and implement information systems in organizations.
Assessment Methods
Written Exam (60 min)
C15 Management Information Systems
C15 Management Information Systems
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Information Systems
Project Description
Short description
The course focuses on management information systems, which are large-scale application software packages that support end-to-end processes, information and document flow, reporting, and data analytics in different organizational settings.
Topics
The course focuses on management information systems, which are large-scale application software packages that support end-to-end processes, information and document flow, reporting, and data analytics in different organizational settings.
Topics
- Enterprise Applications
- E-Commerce
- Managing Knowledge
- Enhancing Decision Making
- Building Information Systems
- Managing Projects and Global Systems
- Case study: Enterprise processes in SAP
Teaching Method
The module integrates theoretical knowledge and practical skills in interactive lectures and seminars focusing on hands-on experience with SAP software.The e-learning platform Moodle will be used throughout the course for the dissemination of course material and discussions.
Learning Results
- Students will know the fundamental concepts and definitions in the area of enterprise systems and application systems like ERP, CRM, and SCM systems.
- Students will understand the benefits of management information systems for sustainable competitive advantage and describe their relevance for process integration along the value chain.
- Students will assess the applicability of software solutions in different business scenarios using comprehensive evaluation schemes.
- In a case setting, students will identify business problems that typically emerge in the design and use of enterprise systems and develop solutions.
Assessment Methods
Seminar: Seminar paper, Presentation
Lecture: Written exam (90 min)
Lecture: Written exam (90 min)
C15 Innovation Lab I
C15 Innovation Lab I
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Information Systems
Project Description
Short description
In the first Innovation Lab, students collaboratively develop innovative solutions for real-life business problems in product and process design.
Topics
> Creativity
> Innovation
> Problem-solving
> Project management
> Teamwork
> Presentation
In the first Innovation Lab, students collaboratively develop innovative solutions for real-life business problems in product and process design.
Topics
> Creativity
> Innovation
> Problem-solving
> Project management
> Teamwork
> Presentation
Teaching Method
The module involves interactive seminars with workshops and regular presentations.Together with the faculty, a jury of representatives from regional companies evaluates their solutions against innovativeness and usefulness and provides them with feedback and advice.The e-learning platform Moodle will be used for the dissemination of course material and discussions.
Learning Results
> Students will demonstrate their ability to work in a team to solve contemporary business problems.
> Students will show they can plan and organize projects under time pressure and competition.
> Students will use common creativity techniques and problem-solving tools and methodologies and demonstate they can think creatively to create innovative business solutions.
> Students will understand there are different ways of looking at new problems as they will develop alternative approaches to solving the problems they are assigned with.
> Students will deliver professional quality presentations to a demanding audience.
> Students will show they can plan and organize projects under time pressure and competition.
> Students will use common creativity techniques and problem-solving tools and methodologies and demonstate they can think creatively to create innovative business solutions.
> Students will understand there are different ways of looking at new problems as they will develop alternative approaches to solving the problems they are assigned with.
> Students will deliver professional quality presentations to a demanding audience.
Assessment Methods
An attendance of min. 80% is necessary to obtain a positive grade in this course.
Seminar paper; presentations (mid-term, final)
Seminar paper; presentations (mid-term, final)