Business Process Management (Remote)

Sukurta: 24 November 2020

	Faculty Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
	Qualification awarded Master in Business Management
	Scope of studies and length 90 ECTS credits, 1,5 year
	Application deadline* 1 May / 1 July
	Language English
	Tuition fee per year 5 460 €
	Start of studies 1 September
	City Vilnius

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The aim of the study program is to educate business studies masters capable of creating and implementing business processes, adapting to a dynamic business environment, creatively utilizing business process analysis tools, capable of preparing and consistently implementing strategically grounded decisions, perceiving business as a cohesive whole and not limiting themselves to solving individual fragmented tasks. For quality management specialists, this program provides an opportunity to deepen their knowledge by studying topics such as universal quality, quality management systems, and quality diagnostics.

Schedule

The study programme is conducted remotely on weekday evenings from 5:45 PM to 9:00 PM (Lithuanian time) via the MS Teams platform. However, the defense of the Master's thesis will take place on campus, meaning all students must be physically present in Lithuania on the day of their thesis defense.

Each semester, students study 3 to 5 different subjects. The programme is structured in modules, where 1 to 2 subjects are studied simultaneously, and new subjects begin once the previous ones are completed. The Master's thesis is defended in two stages, during the second and third semesters.

Programme structure

Course unit title	ECTS credits
Course unit title	ECTS credits
1 semester Compulsory courses Management Systems, Models and Tools for Sustainable Development Business Analytics Business Process Management Total Quality Management and Business Excellence Change Management Elective courses (5 ECTS) Design of Quality Management Systems Strategic Management Organizational Psychology	30.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
2 semester Compulsory courses Scientific Research Paper International Project Management Lean and Quality Management Methods Research Methods Elective courses Quality Diagnostics and Audits Cross-cultural Management Knowledge and Innovation Management	30.0 10.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
3 semester Compulsory courses Master Final Thesis Business Process Data Analysis and Assessment Corporate Finance Management	30.0 20.0 5.0 5.0

Course unit title

ECTS

credits

Course unit title

ECTS

credits

1 semester

Compulsory courses

Management Systems, Models and Tools for Sustainable Development

Business Analytics

Business Process Management

Total Quality Management and Business Excellence

Change Management

Elective courses (5 ECTS)

Design of Quality Management Systems

Strategic Management

Organizational Psychology

30.0

5.0

2 semester

Compulsory courses

Scientific Research Paper

International Project Management

Lean and Quality Management Methods

Research Methods

Elective courses

Quality Diagnostics and Audits

Cross-cultural Management

Knowledge and Innovation Management

30.0

10.0

5.0

3 semester

Compulsory courses

Master Final Thesis

Business Process Data
Analysis and Assessment

Corporate Finance Management

30.0

20.0

5.0

Key Learning Outcomes

The graduates of the programme will be able:

To apply their theoretical knowledge, analytical methods and skills to analyse and evaluate business operations and management processes
To deeply understand the business processes related with production and services when providing operations in the local market and the global space
To analyse business changes and creatively evaluate the chosen ways of communication integration
To identify and analyse new business problems, to plan their decision strategies and to model business expansions
To evaluate a business environment and to create new businesses and the related workplaces, in accordance with the market demand

Programme Specific Requirements

20 ECTS credits in the management and optional course units in the fields of economics and business and management earned in bachelor studies or at least one year of professional experience gained in the field and a free-form statement indicating the length of employment and the job position issued by the employer supporting it provided.
Motivational interview.

In addition, all applicants have to fulfil the general admission requirements.

„The Business Process Management study programme at Vilnius University allowed me to deepen my theoretical knowledge and acquire new ones. I really appreciate and enjoy the professionalism of the lecturers, who are specialists in their fields. They not only provided theoretical knowledge, but also tried to present the information through practical examples, which made it even easier to understand the processes in the companies. The Business Process Management study programme taught the student to think systematically, enabling them to make informed and measured decisions in business in a changing environment. I believe that I will be able to apply the knowledge I have gained in my work to achieve excellent results“

Viltė Žilinskaitė, Business Process Management Alumni 2022

"Business process management, as well as previously acquired financial knowledge, have helped me select operational audit areas for my doctoral studies. Processes and finances in this area are closely related; hence, I have the possibility to apply my knowledge. While studying in the Business Process Management programme, I have begun to look at things systematically and identify relationships between phenomena. Interim defenses of the master thesis have taught me critical thinking and evaluation. Process studies provide an understanding of how business works, how to evaluate it, and how to optimize processes in accomplishing the best business results"

Asta Šalienė, VU FEBA PhD student in Management, Head of operations and risk management, JSC Debitum fori.

„After an unforgettable study year, I firmly state that Vilnius University has explicitly contributed to forming my personality and worldview. Innovative work environment, rich educational resources, enthusiastic lecturers - all of it has created a distinct study atmosphere and helped identify my future career prospects.“

Edmundas Voskis, Programme Alumni

Why choose this programme?

Experienced lecturers, professors and business practitioners provide our students with solid theoretical and practical knowledge, and help them develop the professional skills needed for the job market.
Professional internships can be performed both in Lithuania and in a foreign country.
Graduates are in high demand in the labour market and top managers receive the highest salaries.

What comes after?

Career frontiers are open for the Business Process Management graduates at all business management stages. Every leader at the respective hierarchical level is responsible for corporate processes and their outcomes; therefore, the knowledge acquired in a graduate’s studies is unquestionable valuable in pursuing corporate goals and increasing a company’s competitiveness. Knowledge and skills in business process planning, organising, resource management and controlling are essential for both for-profit and non-profit companies and organisations, as well as for manufacturing, services, new business development, and optimal decision-making in a dynamic integrated market. Vilnius University also creates opportunities for students interested in continuing their education to enter into doctoral studies, which are available in the English language; in addition, the best of our graduates might be offered employment at the university.

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