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Business Computing

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
Business Computing
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Technical Computer Science, Master, SO 01.10.2026
Module code: TIM-BUC
Hours per semester week / Teaching method:
The count of hours per week is a combination of lecture (V for German Vorlesung), exercise (U for Übung), practice (P) oder project (PA). For example a course of the form 2V+2U has 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of exercise per week.
2V+2U (4 hours per week)
ECTS credits:
European Credit Transfer System. Points for successful completion of a course. Each ECTS point represents a workload of 30 hours.
6
Semester: 2
Mandatory course: no
Language of instruction:
German
Assessment:
Oral examination 50% (ca. 30 min.), presentation 50% (30-45 min.)

[updated 21.04.2026]
Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

DFI-BUC Computer Science, Master, ASPO 01.10.2018 , semester 2, optional course
KIM-BUC Computer Science and Communication Systems, Master, ASPO 01.10.2019 , semester 2, optional course, informatics specific
PIM-BUC (P221-0049) Applied Informatics, Master, ASPO 01.10.2017 , semester 2, mandatory course
PIM-BUC (P221-0049) Applied Informatics, Master, SO 01.10.2026 , semester 2, mandatory course
TIM-BUC Technical Computer Science, Master, SO 01.10.2026 , semester 2, optional course, informatics specific
Workload:
Workload of student for successfully completing the course. Each ECTS credit represents 30 working hours. These are the combined effort of face-to-face time, post-processing the subject of the lecture, exercises and preparation for the exam.

The total workload is distributed on the semester (01.04.-30.09. during the summer term, 01.10.-31.03. during the winter term).
60 class hours (= 45 clock hours) over a 15-week period.
The total student study time is 180 hours (equivalent to 6 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 135 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
Recommended as prerequisite for:
Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. André Miede
Lecturer: Prof. Dr.-Ing. André Miede

[updated 13.01.2026]
Learning outcomes:
* After successfully completing this module, students will be able to list and describe the interrelationships between a company’s organizational processes and their IT implementation.
* They will be able to explain the importance of coordinating and aligning both areas for the development of effective IT solutions.
* Lastly, students will be able to apply basic methods and tools for modelling business processes in theory and practice.

[updated 21.04.2026]
Module content:
I. Theoretical Part (also includes exercises):
        1. Introduction and overview
        2. Process modeling
        3. Process management with standard business management software
        4. Related IT topics
               
II. Practical Part: Process design and analysis

[updated 21.04.2026]
Teaching methods/Media:
Seminar, practical exercises (modeling)

[updated 21.04.2026]
Recommended or required reading:
Andreas Gadatsch: Grundkurs Geschäftsprozess-Management, Methoden Und Werkzeuge für die IT-Praxis: Eine Einführung für Studenten und Praktiker. Springer Vieweg.
Marlon Dumas; Marcello La Rosa; Jan Mendling; Hajo Reijers: Fundamentals of Business Process Management. Springer.
Jakob Freund; Bernd Rücker: Praxishandbuch BPMN 2.0. Hanser.
Heinrich Seildmeier: Prozessmodellierung mit ARIS® -- Eine beispielorientierte Einführung für Studium und Praxis. Springer.
ARIS Community: http://www.ariscommunity.com/university/students
Tim Weilkiens; Christian Weiss; Andrea Grass: Basiswissen Geschäftsprozessmanagement, Aus- und Weiterbildung zum OMG Certified Expert in Business Process Management (OCEB) -- Fundamental Level. dpunkt.verlag.
Inge Hanschke; Gunnar Giesinger; Daniel Goetze: Business Analyse -- Einfach und effektiv, Geschäftsanforderungen verstehen und in IT-Lösungen umsetzen. Hanser.

[updated 21.04.2026]
 
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