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Course description

Business analysis plans define the structure, approach, timing, and outcomes needed to guide analysis work activities and support both analysts and stakeholders. You will explore the essential approaches, methods, and tools used to design and manage a comprehensive business analysis plan, gaining the practical skills required to successfully drive organizational initiatives forward.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, learners 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.
  • develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
  • create a business analysis plan that defines the strategies involving stakeholder engagement, risk and information management.
  • construct performance measures identifying preventative, corrective or developmental actions required throughout the initiative. 

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

Section title
Planning and Monitoring
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 21, 2026 to Oct 19, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
15.0
Delivery options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
TXBA-F 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

LATE Registration Deadline: September 24, 2026
  • 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 online. 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 online, and help setting up MFA can be found online.
  • 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 webpage (mru.ca/CEStudent) 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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