Business Process Analytics (ISYS90112)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject introduces the mainstream methods and techniques for the identification, modelling and analysis of business processes. Students will learn techniques for analysing historical business data through the lens of a process. The methods, techniques and tools for business process modelling and analysis are relevant for the design and analysis of process-aware information systems. The content in this subject is complemented with hands-on tutorials with software tools.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • Describe and apply business process modelling techniques
  • Use appropriate business process modelling techniques to best understand a business context and need for an information system
  • Design and analyse information systems using a business process' lense
  • Document business processes for information systems design and analysis

Generic skills

  • Analytical thinking
  • Abstraction and conceptualisation skills
  • Report writing skills
  • Enhanced ability to work in a team

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ISYS90081 Business Process Management
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

One group-based report, with 2 to 3 group members, approximately 2000 words, requiring approximately 20-25 hours of work per student. Due mid-semester. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1, 2, 3 and 4 are addressed in the report.

  • 2000 words
Mid semester15%

One group-based report, with 2 to 3 group members, approximately 4500 words, requiring approximately 45-50 hours of work per student. Due end of semester. ILO's 1, 2, 3 and 4 are addressed in the report.

  • 4500 words
End of semester35%

One written 2 hour open-book examination. ILO's 1, 2 and 3 are addressed in the exam.

  • 2 hours
Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available in the examination.		During the examination period50%

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorAbel Armas Cervantes
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours, comprising of 1 x 2-hour lecture and 1 x 1-hour tutorial per week
    Total time commitment200 hours
    Teaching period24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023
    Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023
    Census date31 August 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 September 2023
    Assessment period ends17 November 2023

    Semester 2 contact information

    Abel Armas Cervantes

    mailto:abel.armas@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

36 hours, comprising of 1 x 2-hour lecture and 1 x 1-hour tutorial per week

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    M. Dumas, M. La Rosa, J. Mendling, H. Reijers, Fundamentals of Business Process Management, 2nd edition, Springer, 2018. https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783662565087

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Information Systems
    Informal specialisationResearch specialisation
    Informal specialisationProfessional specialisation
  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

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    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 31 January 2024