Industry-integrated approach

Mastering BPM threshold concepts

Abstract

This paper presents an innovative pedagogical approach designed to address critical challenges in Business Process Management (BPM) education, specifically supporting students in mastering complex Threshold Concepts (TCs). Employing First Principles of Instruction and structured around the BPM lifecycle, the course integrates authentic, staged industry case studies to bridge theoretical understanding with practical application. Active collaboration with industry partners, alongside innovative digital tools like process mining, enhances students’ analytical skills and professional competencies. This structured approach promotes transformational learning, demonstrating clear improvements in student engagement, comprehension, and preparedness for digital-era organisations. The framework's portability and scalability offer educators a robust, adaptable model that contributes meaningfully to ongoing discussions on curriculum innovation in BPM education.