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Course description

Discover what qualifications organizations are seeking in business analysis professionals. Participate in activities introducing you to concepts of requirements identification, process assessment, engaging with stakeholders, identifying business needs, and providing feasible solutions aligned with organizational goals and objectives. Develop a firm understanding of the role of a business analyst and how to provide an organization with genuine value.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to

  • describe the role and responsibilities of a business analyst and how a BA adds value to an organization.
  • identify stakeholders and how to engage them through meaningful elicitation.
  • examine the capabilities of an organization using strategic analysis tools.
  • define the different categories of requirements.
  • apply common approaches to measure the performance and success of a solution.

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Section title
An Overview of Business Analysis
Type
ON - Online
Dates
Jan 13, 2025 to Feb 09, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
15.0
Delivery options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
TXBA non-credit $585.00
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 cebusiness@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6861 / 1.888.392.3655 toll-free.

Section title
An Overview of Business Analysis
Type
L - Lecture
Days
F, Sa
Time
8:30AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Mar 14, 2025 to Mar 15, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
15.0
Delivery options
Lecture  
Course Fee(s)
TXBA non-credit $585.00
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.

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