Module: Business Process Management & Innovation

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Business Process Management & Innovation
Module Code	MNA1124 (ITS: MT5809)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5

Description

Learning Outcomes

1. Students are expected to gain the possible outcomes from this module as - 1. Understanding of Business Process Management (BPM): Define BPM and explain its significance in organizational performance. Understand the lifecycle of business processes, including design, modeling, implementation, monitoring, and optimization. 2. Analytical Skills: Develop analytical skills to identify and evaluate business processes for improvement. Apply various tools and techniques for process analysis and optimization. 3. Innovation Management: Explore the role of innovation in business processes. Understand how to integrate innovation into existing processes and foster a culture of continuous improvement. 4. Strategic Thinking: Link BPM with organizational strategy and objectives. Formulate strategies for aligning business processes with overall business goals. 5. Change Management: Gain skills in managing organizational change related to process improvements. Understand the human and cultural aspects of implementing BPM initiatives. 6. Performance Measurement: Develop skills in measuring and evaluating the performance of business processes using key performance indicators (KPIs).

Total Workload: 0

Section Breakdown
CRN	20753	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Vishwas Dohale	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	There will be 3 assignments and a group project.	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative Reading List

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