IFQ562 Advanced Business Analysis
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| Unit code: | IFQ562 |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite(s): | IFN500 or (IFN552 and IFN558) or (IFQ552 and IFQ558) or Admission to IN14 or IQ14 or IN17 or IN23 or IN25 |
| Equivalent(s): | IAB204, IFN562 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,528 |
Unit Outline: Session 1 2024, QUT Online, Online
| Unit code: | IFQ562 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | IFN500 or (IFN552 and IFN558) or (IFQ552 and IFQ558) or Admission to IN14 or IQ14 or IN17 or IN23 or IN25 |
| Equivalent: | IFN562 or IAB204 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Basic IT skills and knowledge |
Overview
Business Analysis is a fast-developing domain. With the increased usage of digital technologies, IT graduates need to have multidisciplinary skills in Business, Process & Project Management and be able to devise innovative business solutions that align with the needs and values of the corporation. The Advanced Business Analysis unit aims to develop knowledge in using digital technologies, as well as skills in interpreting and reflecting the different perspectives – both internal and external to the organisation. The unit focuses on building problem-solving ability, analytical and communication skills, and technical capabilities. This unit is balanced with theoretical and practical aspects of business analysis. The unit is fundamental for future business analysts.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Analyse an organisational context to determine users and stakeholders’ needs and diagnose organisational problem/s and to identify opportunities.
- Elicit organisational, user and stakeholder requirements to identify a problem or opportunity in an organisational context.
- Develop abstract representations of organisational processes, systems and data using established business analysis techniques.
- Ideate and critically evaluate a range of solutions to make well-justified recommendations to decision makers.
- Demonstrate well-developed written, visual, and verbal communication skills to gather requirements, present solutions and create implementation plans.
- Collaborate in a team environment to produce a cohesive outcome to meet organisational needs.
Content
The unit will introduce you to topics such as business analysis lifecycle, strategic business analysis and portfolio management, requirement elicitation, requirement verification & evaluation, BA approach, stakeholder management, performance metrics, future state analysis, target operating model, and feasibility study. The unit will provide you with an opportunity to apply your learning to real life case studies. This unit will develop specific skills in business analysis as well as general skills in critical and creative thinking, team work, presentation and writing skills.
Learning Approaches
The unit develops BA skills that are in high demand in the industry. The unit uses real-life case studies in the lectures, tutorials and for the assessments. These cases are designed to encourage students to actively engage in authentic problem solving, innovation to develop robust IT solutions. The lectures are designed to underpin theoretical concepts supported by industry examples. The tutorials are designed to apply the techniques using a hands-on approach. The unit provides a range of additional support mechanisms such as drop-in sessions, online discussion forums, opportunity to engage with practitioners and a comprehensive list of reference resources.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
In this fully online unit, you will have the opportunity to learn through active engagement with the interactive learning resources, peer learning, moderated and facilitated online discussions, learning events and self-directed learning materials.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback in this unit is provided in the following ways:
- You can ask the teaching staff for advice and assistance during lectures and practical sessions.
- You will receive formative peer and academic feedback on your practical exercises conducted in labs.
- You will receive written feedback on submitted assessment items.
- You can request private consultation with teaching staff.
Assessment
Overview
You will analyse a real-world case study to identify the current Business issues, which will be followed by a comprehensive analysis using BA lifecycle. You will recommend solutions to overcome the identified gaps and address opportunities. The structure of the assessment (tasks and questions) is designed by the unit coordinator with contribution from industry experts to ensure that the assessment reflects real-world BA practices. You will need to use appropriate tools, methods, techniques, and analytical frameworks to develop your business case. We expect you to demonstrate competency in executing the various tools and techniques and out-of-the-box thinking in your work. Students should reflect on their learning and skills throughout the entire process, and will be asked to review the effectiveness of the outputs. Extra support is provided through private consultations, and online discussion forums, and we encourage peer-to-peer learning, just as much as getting feedback for progressive work from the online facilitator.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Requirement Analysis
This group assessment is focused on the analysis of business needs and requirements. You are required to develop, based on a real business problem and through various data gathering techniques, a business requirements document detailing the scope of analysis, the current business situation and needs within the established scope.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Solution Design and Evaluation
This group assessment requires you to propose an appropriate IT solution, detailing and arguing how the business requirements identified will be addressed by the solution. As as team you will develop a comprehensive business case for your recommended solution. Teams are expected to prepare and deliver a short presentation for the sponsor.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
IIBA (2015) A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide) 3rd Edition, International
Institute of Business Analysis, ISBN: 978-1927584026
Milani, F. (2019). Digital Business Analysis. Springer International Publishing.
PMI (2015) Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide, Project Management Institute. ISBN: 978-
1628250695
Paul, Cadle, and Yeates (2014) Business Analysis, BCS Learning & Development Limited. ISBN: 978-
1780172774
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with studying this unit.
Unit Outline: Session 3 2024, QUT Online, Online
| Unit code: | IFQ562 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | IFN500 or (IFN552 and IFN558) or (IFQ552 and IFQ558) or Admission to IN14 or IQ14 or IN17 or IN23 or IN25 |
| Equivalent: | IFN562 or IAB204 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Basic IT skills and knowledge |
Overview
Business Analysis is a fast-developing domain. With the increased usage of digital technologies, IT graduates need to have multidisciplinary skills in Business, Process & Project Management and be able to devise innovative business solutions that align with the needs and values of the corporation. The Advanced Business Analysis unit aims to develop knowledge in using digital technologies, as well as skills in interpreting and reflecting the different perspectives – both internal and external to the organisation. The unit focuses on building problem-solving ability, analytical and communication skills, and technical capabilities. This unit is balanced with theoretical and practical aspects of business analysis. The unit is fundamental for future business analysts.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Analyse an organisational context to determine users and stakeholders’ needs and diagnose organisational problem/s and to identify opportunities.
- Elicit organisational, user and stakeholder requirements to identify a problem or opportunity in an organisational context.
- Develop abstract representations of organisational processes, systems and data using established business analysis techniques.
- Ideate and critically evaluate a range of solutions to make well-justified recommendations to decision makers.
- Demonstrate well-developed written, visual, and verbal communication skills to gather requirements, present solutions and create implementation plans.
- Collaborate in a team environment to produce a cohesive outcome to meet organisational needs.
Content
The unit will introduce you to topics such as business analysis lifecycle, strategic business analysis and portfolio management, requirement elicitation, requirement verification & evaluation, BA approach, stakeholder management, performance metrics, future state analysis, target operating model, and feasibility study. The unit will provide you with an opportunity to apply your learning to real life case studies. This unit will develop specific skills in business analysis as well as general skills in critical and creative thinking, team work, presentation and writing skills.
Learning Approaches
The unit develops BA skills that are in high demand in the industry. The unit uses real-life case studies in the lectures, tutorials and for the assessments. These cases are designed to encourage students to actively engage in authentic problem solving, innovation to develop robust IT solutions. The lectures are designed to underpin theoretical concepts supported by industry examples. The tutorials are designed to apply the techniques using a hands-on approach. The unit provides a range of additional support mechanisms such as drop-in sessions, online discussion forums, opportunity to engage with practitioners and a comprehensive list of reference resources.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
In this fully online unit, you will have the opportunity to learn through active engagement with the interactive learning resources, peer learning, moderated and facilitated online discussions, learning events and self-directed learning materials.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback in this unit is provided in the following ways:
- You can ask the teaching staff for advice and assistance during lectures and practical sessions.
- You will receive formative peer and academic feedback on your practical exercises conducted in labs.
- You will receive written feedback on submitted assessment items.
- You can request private consultation with teaching staff.
Assessment
Overview
You will analyse a real-world case study to identify the current Business issues, which will be followed by a comprehensive analysis using BA lifecycle. You will recommend solutions to overcome the identified gaps and address opportunities. The structure of the assessment (tasks and questions) is designed by the unit coordinator with contribution from industry experts to ensure that the assessment reflects real-world BA practices. You will need to use appropriate tools, methods, techniques, and analytical frameworks to develop your business case. We expect you to demonstrate competency in executing the various tools and techniques and out-of-the-box thinking in your work. Students should reflect on their learning and skills throughout the entire process, and will be asked to review the effectiveness of the outputs. Extra support is provided through private consultations, and online discussion forums, and we encourage peer-to-peer learning, just as much as getting feedback for progressive work from the online facilitator.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Requirement Analysis
This group assessment is focused on the analysis of business needs and requirements. You are required to develop, based on a real business problem and through various data gathering techniques, a business requirements document detailing the scope of analysis, the current business situation and needs within the established scope.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Solution Design and Evaluation
This group assessment requires you to propose an appropriate IT solution, detailing and arguing how the business requirements identified will be addressed by the solution. As as team you will develop a comprehensive business case for your recommended solution. Teams are expected to prepare and deliver a short presentation for the sponsor.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
IIBA (2015) A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide) 3rd Edition, International
Institute of Business Analysis, ISBN: 978-1927584026
Milani, F. (2019). Digital Business Analysis. Springer International Publishing.
PMI (2015) Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide, Project Management Institute. ISBN: 978-
1628250695
Paul, Cadle, and Yeates (2014) Business Analysis, BCS Learning & Development Limited. ISBN: 978-
1780172774
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with studying this unit.