BSNS 553V - Business Process Modeling
Course Description
The goal of Business Process Management is to improve operational performance and agility while reducing cost and risks. Business process models help businesses to understand what they do, why they do it that way, and to recognize ways to do it better. This course explores the goals and activities of business process modeling from the perspective of a business analyst, including a variety of approaches and tools such as process maps, process decomposition, organization modeling and SIPOC tables. Participants will model and analyze an existing business process, and design a new and improved business process.
Required Textbook
This following textbook is a required reference for this course.
International Institute of Business Analysis. (2015). A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge: BABOK Guide (version 3.0). Toronto: Ontario: International Institute of Business Analysis.
A pdf copy of the textbook is available through the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) website.
Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course a student will be able to:
- identify basic business process mapping and modeling concepts and how to apply them
- apply a variety of process analysis methods to understand the requirements of the process, including the current state, the desired state and opportunities for improvement
- apply process design concepts to develop an improved business process
Notes
This course is offered as part of the Business Analysis Extension Certificate Program at Mount Royal University.
Interactive Zoom Sessions
Live interactive Zoom sessions serve as a dynamic platform that breathes life into the course content. In these sessions, you will actively interact with the instructor, fellow participants, and the course material. Active participation in these real-time sessions not only refines students' comprehension of the weekly topic but also cultivates critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills, which can be directly applied to professional practice.
Technology requirements:
- Laptop or Desktop Computer, you need to be able to watch videos during class, open PDF files, and chat with other learners
- Access to the Internet.
- A webcam and a headset, microphone, or speakers for your computer will be required.
Prerequisites
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Business Analysis Certificate Program : Required