MGMT70012
Business Analysis Introduction		 Sheridan
 
  I: Administrative Information   II: Course Details   III: Topical Outline(s)  Printable Version
 

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Section I: Administrative Information
  Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2021
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Business Analysis, Canadian Institute of Manageme
Program Coordinator(s): Maria Amuchastegui
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20210907_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: Sheridan Virtual Course: Delivered online, at a specific day and time, with real-time instructor interaction. Access to course materials and assignments will be available on Sheridan's Learning and Teaching Environment (SLATE). Students will need reliable access to a computer and the internet. OntarioLearn Online Course: Students work through learning materials at their own pace, ensuring evaluation deadlines are met. Instructors are available by email and Discussion Board communications. Access to the course materials will be available through OntarioLearn.com and login details will be sent via email. Students will need reliable access to a computer and the internet.
 
 
Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students examine the fundamental processes, roles and responsibilities of the business analyst. The course curriculum is consistent with version 3 of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) from the IIBA International Institute of Business Analysis. Students explore the use of tools and techniques used by business analysts within the broader context of organizations and their projects. They review methodologies used to equip the business analyst to better perform as a communication link between all business stakeholders and help them deliver on their key role in project and organizational success. The role of the business analyst as an agent of change is also highlighted. Students learn to plan, structure, and control the requirements elicitation and communication process, in order to maximize success and optimize results. These techniques can be utilized on a wide variety of activities, initiatives and projects and are an important component for success. Additionally studies include the effective use of requirements and life cycle management techniques. Through the combination of lectures, discussions and exercises, the course provides insights into the interaction between the business analyst and his or her surrounding environment and presents methodologies to identify, analyze and resolve business problems.

Program Context

 
Business Analysis Program Coordinator(s): Maria Amuchastegui
This is a compulsory course in the Business Analysis Certificate program. This course is a pre- requisite for most other courses in the program and should be completed first

Canadian Institute of Manageme Program Coordinator(s): N/A
N/A


Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

  Critical Performance:
By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to describe the theory, principles, techniques, and tasks that guide the professional practice of Business Analysis.
 
Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Explain the key concepts and principles of business analysis
  2. Describe the role and responsibilities of the business analyst in an enterprise
  3. Conduct a strategy analysis including the tasks of current and future state analyses, risk assessment and change strategy determination
  4. Analyze SDLC methods to determine what approach to use for a given project
  5. Complete the requirements analysis for a given project, including verification, validation, and definition of design options
  6. Evaluate solutions to problems by measuring solution effectiveness, in terms of increase value and benefits for the organization
  7. Explain how to use elicitation to uncover stakeholders' needs and the context in which the solution must operate Use effective communication techniques to manage stakeholder collaboration and achieve stakeholders' buy-in
  8. Describe the requirements life cycle management process steps and the tasks required to complete a project
  9. Summarize the key competency requirements for a business analyst including knowledge and skill requirements

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 Evaluation Plan: ONLINE
 Online discussions15.0%
 Assignment 15.0%
 Assignment 215.0%
 Assignment 315.0%
 Assignment 410.0%
 Midterm Exam20.0%
 Final Exam20.0%
Total100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:
TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL The following protocol applies to every course offered by Continuing and Professional Studies. 1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor. 2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not. An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion. 3. The Mid-term and Final Exam are administered in the online learning environment.



Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS
 Assignments (2x20%)40.0%
 Class Presentation10.0%
 Midterm Exam20.0%
 Final Exam30.0%
Total100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:
TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL The following protocol applies to every course offered by Continuing and Professional Studies. 1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor. 2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not. An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

 

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

  • Other
    Notes:  This course is delivered through OntarioLearn at ontariolearn.com and is hosted by (Sheridan College) SH-MGMT70012.
 
 
Section III: Topical Outline
Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Print Instruction Mode Professor Applicable Student Group(s)
In-Class N/A On-Campus Students in Continuing and Professional Studies
Online N/A Online Students in Continuing and Professional Studies

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