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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. 

Applies towards:

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Section title
Planning and Monitoring
Type
ON - Online
Dates
Oct 20, 2025 to Nov 16, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
15.0
Delivery options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
TXBA non-credit $585.00
Potential Discount(s)
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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.

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•  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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