Module Code: |
H8BA |
Long Title
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Business Analysis
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Title
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Business Analysis
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Module Level: |
LEVEL 8 |
EQF Level: |
6 |
EHEA Level: |
First Cycle |
Module Author: |
Alex Courtney |
Departments: |
School of Computing
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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).
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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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.
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Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
Introduction to Business Analysis
Business Analysis Key Concepts. Business Analysis Core Concept Model
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Underlying Competencies I
Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving. Behavioural Characteristics. Business Knowledge
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Underlying Competencies II
Communication Skills. Interaction Skills. Tools and Technology
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Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring I
Plan Business Analysis Approach. Plan Stakeholder Engagement
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Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring II
Plan Business Analysis Governance. Plan Business Analysis Information Management. Identify Business Analysis Performance Improvements
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Elicitation and Collaboration
Prepare for Elicitation. Conduct Elicitation. Confirm Elicitation Results. Communicate Business Analysis Information. Manage Stakeholder Collaboration
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Reading Week
Reading Week
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Requirements Life Cycle Management I
Trace Requirements. Maintain Requirements
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Requirements Life Cycle Management II
Prioritize Requirements. Assess Requirements Changes. Approve Requirements
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Strategy Analysis
Analyse Current State. Define Future State. Assess Risks. Define Change Strategy
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Requirements Analysis and Design Definition I
Specify and Model Requirements. Verify Requirements. Validate Requirements
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Requirements Analysis and Design Definition II
Define Requirements Architecture. Define Design Options. Analyse Potential Value and Recommend Solution
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Solution Evaluation
Measure Solution Performance. Analyse Performance Measures. Assess Solution Limitations. Assess Enterprise Limitations. Recommend Actions to Increase Solution Value
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Reading Week
Reading Week
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Coursework | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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No End of Module 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.
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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.
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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 |
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!!!Book Not Found, [ISBN: 978-1-927584-09-5].
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Lynda Girvan,Debra Paul. (2017), Agile and Business Analysis, BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, p.294, [ISBN: 978-1780173221].
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IIBA. A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (Babok Guide), [ISBN: 978-1-927584-02-6].
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This module does not have any other resources |
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