Business Analysis

Module code: IOT551U

Credits: 30.0
Semester: SEM2

Contact: Mrs Rachel Appleton

A Business Analyst (BA) is the interpreter between the technology development within the organisation and the business need. A BA will play a crucial part in the identification of business requirements through the monitoring of trends and analysis of data in order to identify and drive solutions.
This identification is driven by a knowledge of analysis theory, frameworks, tools and strategies plus experience in the application of those. This module will provide an in depth overview of the role of a BA. It will provide the apprentice with access to topics that will support their role in the workplace.
This module is compulsory on the DTS DA BA pathway and addresses specialist knowledge for this pathway, including a tailored curriculum to address K37, K39, K43, K44, S33 and S37.

Topics covered include:
- Introduction to Business Analysis
- The role of the Business Analyst
- Strategic analysis
- Statistical data analysis
- Business modelling
- Investigation techniques
- Introduction to stakeholder analysis
- Introduction to change management
- An introduction to the role of AI in Business Analysis

Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 70.0% Coursework, 30.0% Practical
Level: 5