Course Overview
Fundamentally business analysis creates value for the organization. To achieve this, the organization must be clear on the business' needs. This course provides you with frameworks and approaches to define the necessary business change and assess both the value and risk associated. This course also covers the development of a work plan that identifies the approach, deliverables, activities, and schedule required to accomplish this change. You will learn these topics through lectures, exercises and discussions, case studies and/or scenario-based problem solving, both individually and working in teams.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in OPMT 1500
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$710.88 - $909.46 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply methods and tools to:
- Assess the current state of an organization including identifying the key problem or opportunity
- Identify key stakeholders to define the organizational need
- Define the desired future state including goals and objectives that satisfy the business need
- Define the change strategy or highest value approach to achieving the organizations goals and objectives
- Identify and assess the risks associated with delivering value
- Create a Business Case and illustrate how this supports a Project Charter
- Describe the components of a work plan and the function of each component including:
- Approach, deliverables, activities and roles, stakeholder analysis and engagement, communication, and information management, governance, and decision making
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
Needs Assessment and Planning (OPMT 2520) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Business Analysis
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2027
Below are two offerings of OPMT 2520 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 93904
Dates
Jan 04 - Apr 05 Loading
- CRN 93904
- $909.46 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Sandra Amador
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This is a synchronous online course, and you will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies or more if it is a condensed course starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. NO class on Monday, Feb 15 and Monday March 29
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Status
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CRN 92600
Dates
Jan 07 - Mar 25 Loading
- CRN 92600
- $710.88 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Mar 25 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This is a synchronous online course, and you will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies or more if it is a condensed course starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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