- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course introduces you to the basic principles and concepts of Business Analysis. Designed to provide a foundation of the subject matter required for other courses in business analysis, this course covers key knowledge areas, including planning, business need identification, requirements gathering, analysis and management and solution approach and evaluation. It also introduces key tasks and techniques that support these knowledge areas. You will learn these topics through lectures, exercises and discussions, case studies and/or scenario-based problem solving, both individually and working in teams. It is mandatory that this course be taken first in the program. If one other course is taken at the same time, it is recommended to take an elective or OPMT 2520 Needs Assessment and Planning. The course also includes writing the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) exam through the International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®).
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$724.98
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the key business analysis concepts, definitions, and terminology
- Explain the role of a Business Analysis Professional, including the key activities and the underlying competencies supporting this role
- Describe the key business analysis knowledge areas, and the skills, tasks, and techniques associated with them. These key business analysis knowledge areas are:
- Business Analysis Knowledge
- Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
- Elicitation and Collaboration
- Requirements Life Cycle Management
- Strategy Analysis
- Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
- Solution Evaluation
- Explain how the business analysis approach can be tailored depending on the context of the organization or project
- Apply the hierarchy of requirements to a project or change effort to identify the organizational need
- Explain how business analysis activities create value to an organization.
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
Business Analysis Fundamentals (OPMT 1500) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Business Analysis
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of OPMT 1500 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 92622
Dates
Wed Jan 08 - Wed Mar 26
- 12 weeks
- CRN 92622
- Domestic fees $724.98
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Mar 26 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 114 |
Instructor
Melissa McLachlan
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.