BUSMBA 753 : Designing, Managing, and Improving Business Processes

Business and Economics

2022 Quarter Three (1226) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Explores leading and organising intra- and inter-organisational processes and systems, for effective production and delivery of goods and services meeting customer needs. Considers uncertain and complex business environments, along with operations and supply chain management ideas and technologies.

Course Overview

BUSMBA 753 allows MBA students to learn and apply a multitude of modern, and useful, theories and practices that have been helping organisations of all sizes around the world to map, design, manage and improve their business processes.

The course is designed to provide knowledge and skills that will enable students not only to assess the current state of business processes in their organisations (i.e., seeing what can be fixed or improved); but also to explore the innovative processes and strategic thinking to help them shape the future of their organisations.

The course draws on traditional lectures and case-based discussions to create an exciting and collaborative environment in which students’ process experiences are part of the learning. In addition, we will host several academic and industry experts to deliver in-depth knowledge of specialist topics such as job design, sourcing processes, enterprise systems, digital transformation, and process technologies.

Course Requirements

No pre-requisites or restrictions

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify, map, and design business processes utilising contemporary business process management theories and practices. (Capability 1, 2 and 3)
  2. Identify opportunities for process improvement taking into account strategic objectives, technological opportunities and the people involved. (Capability 2, 3 and 6)
  3. Communicate project and case study findings with insights in both oral and written formats, and propose solutions clearly and succinctly (Capability 3, 4.1 and 4.2)
  4. Evaluate and reflect on own contribution and teamwork while proactively attending to, and learning from, team dynamics (Capability 4.3, 5.1 and 5.2)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Class participation 20% Individual Coursework
Reflection (x2) 20% Individual Coursework
Ungraded draft report 0% Group Coursework
Big idea 10% Individual Coursework
Final group report 30% Group Coursework
Final presentation 20% Group & Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4
Class participation
Reflection (x2)
Ungraded draft report
Big idea
Final group report
Final presentation

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course for which students are expected to spend a total of 150 learning hours.

The course runs throughout the quarter, with 40 hours of class time. That leaves 90 hours for independent study, split between preparatory reading, assignments, and reflection/self-study.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is required at scheduled activities including lectures and workshops to receive credit for the course.

Lectures may not available as recordings. 

The course is not expected to include live online events.

The activities for the course are scheduled as block delivery


Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

We value students' feedback. Timely communication about what students like and would like to see more of, and what they like less and would like to see less of, will make it for a more enjoyable teaching and learning experience, as well as help to improve the design and delivery of future offerings of this course.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Published on 17/06/2022 08:40 a.m.