BSNS 556V - Plan & Manage Business Analysis Work
Course Description
The business analysis plan is part of the overall project management plan, and describes the scope of the business analysis work, stakeholder participation, business analysis activities and deliverables, risks and plans for dealing with those risks. The business analyst is the person best positioned to do the planning work based on his or her knowledge of the available business analysis methods and techniques, and the scope of the change initiative.Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course a student will be able to:
- identify the types of approaches used by a business analyst
- plan how the stakeholders will be engaged
- identify and apply decision making tools, aids and processes
- identify, assess and manage the risks to the business analysis work
- describe ways in which information will be managed
- examine the process of plan governance specifically regarding change management
Notes
This course is offered as part of the Business Analysis Extension Certificate Program at Mount Royal University.
Interactive Zoom Sessions
Live interactive Zoom sessions serve as a dynamic platform that breathes life into the course content. In these sessions, you will actively interact with the instructor, fellow participants, and the course material. Active participation in these real-time sessions not only refines students' comprehension of the weekly topic but also cultivates critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills, which can be directly applied to professional practice.
Technology requirements:
- Laptop or Desktop Computer, you need to be able to watch videos during class, open PDF files, and chat with other learners
- Access to the Internet.
- A webcam and a headset, microphone, or speakers for your computer will be required.
Required Textbook
This following textbook is a required reference for this course.
International Institute of Business Analysis. (2015). A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge: BABOK Guide (version 3.0). Toronto: Ontario: International Institute of Business Analysis.
A pdf copy of the textbook is available through the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) website.
Prerequisites
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Business Analysis Certificate Program : Required
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