Course detail

Business Processes

FP-pproPAcad. year: 2025/2026

The course provides information about process modelling, analysis of processes, their optimisation and management. The course also addresses the problem of IS/IT support of process management. Introduces the architecture of process maps. It also informs on the links to the organizational structure of the business entity.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. et Ing. Pavel Juřica, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Management (ÚM)

Entry knowledge

Knowledge of management of production and non-production companies. Basic knowledge of information technology products. Logical thinking.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Course Completion:
To be awarded credit, it is mandatory to complete all assigned case studies assigned in the exercises, including two individual independent tasks.
The exam is conducted in the form of a written examination - open questions and test questions. The final evaluation will take into account the student's work throughout the semester and the completed individual tasks.
Attendance at lectures is recommended and necessary for preparation for mandatory exercises. Attendance at exercises is mandatory and controlled.

Course Completion for students with individual study:
Credit is awarded for completing individually assigned case studies and two independent tasks. The exam is conducted in the form of a written examination - open questions and test questions.

Aims

The objective of the course is to make students familiar with analyse, design and management of processes to achieve high efficiency and fullfiled quality requirements.
Students will learn how to analyse problems. They will master the method of approaching the problem of optimisation and management of company processes.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

KUMAR, A. Business process management. New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2018. ISBN 978-1-138-18185-4. (EN)
MACHAČ, J. Lean Six Sigma: workbook. Praha: Lean Six Sigma, 2024. ISBN 978-80-11-05736-7. (CS)
MAŠÍN, P. Procesní management. Vysoká škola ekonomie a managementu, 2020. ISBN 978-80-88330-07-3. (CS)
ŠPERKA, R. Informační podpora podnikových procesů. Jesenice: Ekopress, 2019. ISBN 978-80-87865-55-2. (CS)
WESKE, M. Business process management: concepts, languages, architectures. Berlin, Germany: Springer, 2019. ISBN 978-3-662-59431-5. (EN)

Recommended reading

FIŠER, R. Procesní řízení pro manažery: jak zařídit, aby lidé věděli, chtěli, uměli i mohli. Praha: Grada, 2014. ISBN 978-80-247-5038-5. (CS)
RUBEŠ, M. a S. RYDVAL. Referenční příručka ArchiMate. Praha: Elebedial, 2023. ISBN 978-80-906968-7-7. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BAK-EAM Bachelor's

    specialization BAK-EAM-UAD , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. et Ing. Pavel Juřica, Ph.D.

Syllabus

The course will focus on the design and modeling of business processes, including techniques for their effective visualization. Students will learn to use modern tools for creating process models and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Syllabus:

- Determination of term process, basic characteristics of processes in company
- Process description and definition
- Type of process classification
- Process modelling
- Principles of process engineering
- Analyse of processes, process improvement
- Models of process quality evaluation
- Information support of company processes

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. et Ing. Pavel Juřica, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Processing of case studies of assigned processes.
Demonstration of computer products for process description and modeling.
Appropriate software will be used to process case studies.

Week 1: Introduction to Process Modeling
Week 2: Creating an Organizational Chart
Week 3: Designing a Value-Added Model
Week 4: Fundamentals of Event-Driven Process Chain Modeling
Week 5: Extended EPC Model
Week 6: Hierarchizing EPC Models
Week 7: Designing a Comprehensive EPC Model
Week 8: Introduction to BPMN
Week 9: Basic Models
Week 10: Swimming Lanes and Pools in Process Modeling
Week 11: Design Patterns
Week 12: Developing a Comprehensive Case Study
Week 13: Solving a Comprehensive Case Study

Learning outcomes:
Professional knowledge: Students will gain an overview of the possibilities of business process modeling.
Professional competences: Students will be able to create a process model of an enterprise.
Professional skills: Students will acquire practical skills in using business process modeling tools.

Individual preparation for an ending of the course

60 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. et Ing. Pavel Juřica, Ph.D.

Self-study

31 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. et Ing. Pavel Juřica, Ph.D.