Module Code: H8BA
Long Title Business Analysis
Title Business Analysis
Module Level: LEVEL 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator:  
Module Author: Alex Courtney
Departments: School of Computing
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff


An MA/MSc qualification in a business and/or technology discipline is the minimum requirement to teach this module. Ideally, lecturers should have experience in conducting Business Analysis and should be thoroughly familiar with the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK). Lecturers should also have experience in assessing group projects.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 define the key terms needed to understand content, concepts, and ideas within the business analysis context
LO2 provide a description of the behaviours, characteristics, knowledge, and personal qualities that support the effective practice of business analysis
LO3 provide a means to effectively perform business analysis tasks practiced within the business analysis community
LO4 use perspectives (such as Agile, Business Intelligence) to provide focus to tasks and techniques carried out in a business analysis context
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements

Learners should have attained the knowledge, skills and competence gained from stage 3 of the BSc (Hons) in Computing.
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to Business Analysis
Business Analysis Key Concepts. Business Analysis Core Concept Model
Underlying Competencies I
Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving. Behavioural Characteristics. Business Knowledge
Underlying Competencies II
Communication Skills. Interaction Skills. Tools and Technology
Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring I
Plan Business Analysis Approach. Plan Stakeholder Engagement
Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring II
Plan Business Analysis Governance. Plan Business Analysis Information Management. Identify Business Analysis Performance Improvements
Elicitation and Collaboration
Prepare for Elicitation. Conduct Elicitation. Confirm Elicitation Results. Communicate Business Analysis Information. Manage Stakeholder Collaboration
Reading Week
Reading Week
Requirements Life Cycle Management I
Trace Requirements. Maintain Requirements
Requirements Life Cycle Management II
Prioritize Requirements. Assess Requirements Changes. Approve Requirements
Strategy Analysis
Analyse Current State. Define Future State. Assess Risks. Define Change Strategy
Requirements Analysis and Design Definition I
Specify and Model Requirements. Verify Requirements. Validate Requirements
Requirements Analysis and Design Definition II
Define Requirements Architecture. Define Design Options. Analyse Potential Value and Recommend Solution
Solution Evaluation
Measure Solution Performance. Analyse Performance Measures. Assess Solution Limitations. Assess Enterprise Limitations. Recommend Actions to Increase Solution Value
Reading Week
Reading Week
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Formative Assessment % of total: Non-Marked
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: Yes
Assessment Description:
Formative assessment will be provided on the in-class individual or group activities.
Assessment Type: Assignment % of total: 40
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
In this assignment, learners will be required to carry out two to three requirements elicitation techniques based on a small project. For example, a student will be required to elicit requirements for a new mobile App, for a new website for a start-up company, or an upgrade to a company's internal systems. The sample techniques expected to be used include, but are not restricted to, the following: Interview, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Document Analysis, SWOT Analysis, PEST Analysis, Financial Analysis, Bench Marking and Market Analysis, Mind Mapping, Observation. It is the intention of this assignment that learners will be provided with detailed feedback along with their grade. Learners will be required to show in the end-of-semester project how they will have reflected on their assignment and feedback to enhance their requirements elicitation techniques. Sample assessments are provided separately in this document.
Assessment Type: Project % of total: 60
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
The end of semester Project will be a group activity consisting of three to five learners per group. Learners will be given a scenario where they will use BABOK techniques to elicit detailed requirements. Learners will also be required to demonstrate analysis, specification, modelling, organisation, and verification of the requirements. The deliverable here is a Requirements Specification document. Learners will also submit a short (1,000 - 1,500) report outlining justification of techniques used, challenges encountered and overcome, and reflections on the business analysis process. Learners will also be required to show the contribution of each participant to the project as each student will be graded separately. Sample assessment are provided separately in this document.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
Repeat examination Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element. The repeat assessment for this module is by examination only.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Classroom & Demonstrations (hours) 24 Every Week 24.00
Tutorial Other hours (Practical/Tutorial) 24 Every Week 24.00
Independent Learning Independent learning (hours) 202 Every Week 202.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 48.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • !!!Book Not Found, [ISBN: 978-1-927584-09-5].
  • Lynda Girvan,Debra Paul. (2017), Agile and Business Analysis, BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, p.294, [ISBN: 978-1780173221].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • IIBA. A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (Babok Guide), [ISBN: 978-1-927584-02-6].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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