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Course description

Business analysis plans define the approach and strategies used to conduct business analysis work activities. The plan supports the efforts of the business analyst and the stakeholders. Further, it defines the structure, approach, timing and outcomes of the activities and tasks that are occurring. Students learn these strategies and how they are applied in preparation for working with an organization. This course provides students with the approaches, methods and tools used to design and manage a business analysis plan.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to

  • develop a business plan aligned to the overall goals of an organization.
  • analyze governance structures that impact decision making, prioritization and risk management.
  • establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
  • create a business analysis plan that defines the strategies involving stakeholder engagement, risk and information management.
  • institute performance measures identifying preventative, corrective or developmental actions required throughout the initiative. 

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Section title
Planning and Monitoring
Type
L - Lecture
Days
F, Sa
Time
8:30AM to 5:00PM
Dates
May 22, 2026 to May 23, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
15.0
Location
Delivery options
Lecture  
Course Fee(s)
TXBA-Sp non-credit $585.00
Potential Discount(s)
Reading List / Textbook

Available at the Cougars Campus Store for online order or in-person purchase. Search by any available Term and Department XBUA. If your course does not display, email campusstore@mtroyal.ca or phone 403.440.6300. 

IIBA members can download a complimentary PDF copy of the BABOK Guide for their own personal and professional use from the IIBA https://www.iiba.org/
Non-members can purchase a PDF copy.

Section Notes

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date. 

•  From D2L, bring the following materials to class: 

  • printed version of the Exercise Booklet, 
  • printed or downloaded copy of the Course Manual.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact cebusiness@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6861 / 1.888.392.3655 toll-free.

Section title
Planning and Monitoring
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jul 13, 2026 to Aug 10, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
15.0
Delivery options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
TXBA-Su non-credit $585.00
Potential Discount(s)
Reading List / Textbook

Available at the Cougars Campus Store for online order or in-person purchase. Search by any available Term and Department XBUA. If your course does not display, email campusstore@mtroyal.ca or phone 403.440.6300. 

IIBA members can download a complimentary PDF copy of the BABOK Guide for their own personal and professional use from the IIBA https://www.iiba.org/
Non-members can purchase a PDF copy.

Section Notes

•   This is an online, asynchronous course; it is not an independent study course. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities.

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact conted@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6875 (toll free 1.866.775.2673). 

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