Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Sustainable Business Process Management
Course Code
SZF_320
Branch of Science
Economics and Business
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Business Management
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jekaterina Pankova
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To improve understanding and knowledge of the essence of business processes and the necessity of their management for successful operation and development of the company. To promote the acquisition of business process management skills based on Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, their methods and practical examples of building new business processes, analysing existing business processes and making improvements.
Preliminary Knowledge
The basics of economics, microeconomics and mathematics.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On successful completion of the study course, students will acquire knowledge of business process analysis methods: non-value adding activities, process loss identification and elimination; process visualization – process mapping; measurement of key process performance indicators; process flow management; addressing the causes of problems; process risk analysis. Students will learn effective methods for implementation of new or improved business processes, continuous improvement culture, and change management in a company.
Skills
1.After the completion of the study course, students will be able to identify, visualize and analyse business processes of a company, to develop improved process scenarios by performing a comparative analysis of them, as well as to make suggestions for the introduction of improvements. Students will be able to develop plans for the implementation of new or improved processes, as well as know the principles of effective communication when implementing changes in a company.
Competences
1.Students will gain competence in business process management, new process development, and improvement of existing processes based on Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Development of summaries |
15.00% from total grade
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10 points
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2.
Development of individual projects |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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3.
Completion of the course assessment questionnaire |
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In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must complete the study course assessment questionnaire on the student Portal. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Active participation in seminars |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Attendance at lectures and seminars – 5%; participation in seminars (activity and quality of responses, group work) – 20% |
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2.
Exam |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Importance of business processes for sustainable development of a company.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Business process simulation – Lean game.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Business process simulation – Lean game.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Business process simulation – Lean game.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Methods of business process analysis.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Methods of business process analysis.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Business process modelling using BPMN notation.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Business process modelling using BPMN notation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction of Lean and Six Sigma in a company.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Process improvement project management. Continuous improvement management.
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Process improvement project management. Continuous improvement management.
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Lecture
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Modality
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Principles of effective communication when making changes in a company.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Implementing an improved process in a company.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Implementing an improved process in a company.
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Test
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Exam
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
28 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Rachael A. 2021. Lean Six Sigma.
2.
Babris S., Kaļķis H., Pikšs M., Sorokins V. 2021. Praktiskais LEAN. BEA.
3.
Babris S., Kaļķis H., Mūrnieks J., Piekuss U. 2020. Lean risinājumi efektīvākam biznesam. BEA.
4.
Lean six sigma for higher education. 2019. Emerald Publishing Limited.
5.
Rajadell, C. M. 2021. Lean manufacturing. Ediciones Diaz de Santos S.A.
Additional Reading
1.
Shepherd, D. A., Patzelt, H., & Breugst, N. 2024. 66 simple rules for entrepreneurs : A roadmap for improved performance. Palgrave Macmillan.
2.
Coad, A., Bornhäll, A., Daunfeldt, S., & McKelvie, A. 2024. Scale-ups and high-growth firms : Theory, definitions, and measurement. Springer.
3.
Carvalho, J. D. 2023. Continuous improvement in organizations. River Publishers.