Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · Industrial Engineering (English 30%) · Undergraduate
Course Objective
1. Understand and apply business analysis frameworks, tools, and techniques.
2. Analyze business needs and develop clear, actionable requirements for solutions.
3. Evaluate business strategies, solutions, and processes to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
4. Collaborate effectively in teams to deliver business analysis projects and communicate results professionally.
Course Content
This course provides industrial engineering an in-depth understanding of business analysis principles, processes, and tools. Students will learn how to analyze business needs, develop requirements, evaluate solutions, and align strategies with organizational goals. The course emphasizes practical techniques, case studies, and teamwork to solve real-world business analysis challenges.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Understands and applies foundational principles of business analysis to manage analysis processes effectively.
- Utilizes tools and techniques for requirements elicitation, analysis, and solution design.
- Performs strategic and lifecycle analysis to align business solutions with organizational goals.
- Evaluates and refines business solutions through techniques like case studies, solution evaluation, and scenario analysis.
- Develops and communicates requirements documents to ensure clarity and alignment with stakeholder needs.
- Collaborates effectively in teams to complete projects and deliver clear, professional presentations.
- Assesses business analysis competencies to enhance analytical thinking and professional skills.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Midterm | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Quiz | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Assignment | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Analysis Foundation Concepts | BABOK (IIBA), Dick et al (2017): Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 2 | Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring | BABOK (IIBA), Dick et al (2017): Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 3 | Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring – Techniques | BABOK (IIBA), Dick et al (2017): Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 4 | Business Analysis Strategy Analysis | BABOK (IIBA), Dick et al (2017): Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 5 | Business Analysis Strategy Analysis – Techniques | BABOK (IIBA), Dick et al (2017): Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 6 | Business Analysis Techniques: Case Studies | BABOK (IIBA), Dick et al (2017): Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 7 | Project and Case Presentations | Topics covered |
| 8 | Mid-term exam | Topics covered so far. |
| 9 | Requirements Life Cycle Management | BABOK (IIBA), Dick et al (2017): Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 10 | Requirements Elicitation and Collaboration | BABOK (IIBA), Dick et al (2017): Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 11 | Requirements Analysis and Design | BABOK (IIBA), Dick et al (2017): Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 12 | Requirements Analysis and Design: Case Studies | BABOK (IIBA), Dick et al (2017): Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 13 | Solution Evaluation | BABOK (IIBA), Dick et al (2017): Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 14 | Business Analysis Underlying Competencies | BABOK (IIBA), Dick et al (2017): Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 15 | Project and Case Presentations | BABOK (IIBA), Dick et al (2017): Related chapter exercises and cases. |
| 16 | Final Exam | All topics |