Brno, Czech Republic

Business Process Analysis

Go on a transformative journey with our course. Why? Picture this. At the end of this Summer School, you will be able to explain the concept of BPA to managers, choose the most suitable methods, and apply them to discover, model, and optimize processes. Collect all the fascinating data about the processes, model and simulate with the help of SAP Signavio. Create models, analyze and optimize an existing semi-complex business process and much more.

Our course guides you through the process life-cycle, embraces your passion for learning within dynamic student groups tackling diverse tasks. You'll master the art of process modeling and simulation using BPMN notation with the cutting-edge SAP Signavio tool. Plus, you'll earn credits by presenting a real-world consultation project and proposing optimizations for a chosen Czech-based company. Get ready to transform your skillset with us!

This course is well suited for both business and applied informatics/computer science students, creating a shared skillset to communicate and understand the needs of the developers, business managers and process participants for efficient solution designs. BPA is usually one of the first steps of (not only) digital transformation projects and all the involved groups need to learn to cooperate together.

Brno is a city of innovation, earning its reputation as the Czech Silicon Valley. Come and experience an unique fusion between business and IT!

Course leader

Michal Krčál, Jakub Vrchlabský

Target group

This course is targeted for bachelor and master students of business or applied informatics.

Course aim

Classes take place Monday-Friday (usually) in the mornings. The site visits and learning outside the classroom takes place in the afternoons. Culture/social activities will take place in the afternoons/nights.

Topics included:

Introduction to BPA and BPM

Process analysis and architecture

Designing architecture and discovering processes

Modeling and BPMN

Information retrieval and gathering

Process workshops, brown-paper session

Advanced modeling and SW tools

Process optimization

Qualitative analysis

Quantitative analysis

Process simulation

Program changes reserved.

Fee info

EUR 1200: The cost breakdowns as follows:

- Tuition fees

- Accommodation in Brno (14-27 July)

- Breakfast

- Orientation

- Daily cultural and social activities including welcome and farewell receptions

- Day trip to Vienna

- 24/7 support

Students should budget an additional €200-500 depending on their spending habits for food (lunch, dinner) and other expenses.
EUR 1100: €100 discount for students from partner universities