CRITICAL PERFORMANCE:

By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the 
ability to discuss the fundamental concepts and the process of 
business analysis, from building a business case, defining success 
criteria, through identifying and analyzing potential projects, in 
order to ensure the final results meet identified requirements.

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

 1. Explain the theoretical concepts of business analysis and the 
    structure of the IIBA's BABOK to realize the benefits and
    functions of this discipline.

 2. Define the role of the business analyst to examine the impact of 
    this critical position in an organization.

 3. Analyze the appropriate use of tools and techniques applicable
    for business analysis to incorporate as needed basis.

 4. Identify solutions to problems through the use and application of 
    appropriate techniques and concepts to enhance the benefits for
    the organization.

 5. Explain the purpose, structure and contents of a business case to 
    successfully facilitate and bring it to completion.

 6. Plan, gather, analyze and manage requirements for projects/
    products/solutions to optimize the role of a Business 
    Analyst in achieving success.

 7. Describe the process of validating requirements to properly
    define solution assessments.

 8. Examine the relationships among stakeholders and draw applicable 
    techniques to communicate effectively and achieve stakeholders'
    buy-in.

 9. Use concepts of testing and quality assurance, to meet and 
    maintain the product/project quality targets.

10. Explain the importance and context of business process and 
    process improvement to improve communication, define success
    criteria and reach overall success.

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Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

InClass Evaluation

Assignment 1            20%
Assignment 2            20%
Class Presentation      10%
Mid Term Exam           20%
Final Exam              30%
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Total                  100%

COURSE EVALUATION PRACTICES

1. For submission of assignment and group exercises the instructor
   will specify, in writing: 
   a)  due dates and special instructions for submissions
   b)  deductions for overdue submissions

2.  Assignments must be completed as individual or group efforts, 
    based on the instructor's specifications.  The written assignment 
    will allow students to use the theoretical knowledge gained in    
    class, to propose solutions and recommendations to practical 
    issues.      

3.  Mid-term and final examinations will be held at times scheduled 
    for lectures and will be approximately 2.0 hours in length.

4.  Mid-term and final exams will comprise of a combination of any or 
    all of the following:  true/false, multiple choice, short answer 
    questions and case studies.

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Online Evaluation
3 Online discussions                    15%
4 written assignments                   45%
*Mid-term Exam                          20%
*Final Exam                             20%

Total                                  100%

*Please Note: Both the Mid-term and Final Exam are administered in-
class.  Students must appear in-person to write the Mid-term and 
Final Exam.

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

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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):

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