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Program Code 311026
Business analysis is de�ned as “ the practice of enabling change in an organizational context by de�ning needs and recommending solutions that deliver value to stakeholders .” The Business Requirements Specialist ( BRS ) helps a business meet its goals and objectives , understands how work is being conducted , and through analysis , determines solutions to the issues . The BRS will work with stakeholders to conduct a feasibility study , focusing on requirements gathering and preparing a business case to justify change . At the beginning of the BRS career , they receive guidance from a Business Analyst ensuring complete and accurate work .
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Business Requirements Specialist Technical Diploma in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester
10-890-101 College 101 10-107-107 Intro to IT 10-103-131 Micro : Excel-Intro 10-102-124 BA Planning and Monitoring 10-103-132 Micro : Excel-Part 2 Semester Total
1 1 1 3 1 7
Second Semester
This program is offered at : Green Bay Marinette NWTC Aurora NWTC Crivitz NWTC Luxemburg
All credits from this technical diploma apply toward the following associate degree ( s ):
Business Analyst , 101021
10-102-126 Elicitation & Coll Techniques 10-103-170 BA Software Applications 10-804-133 Math & Logic 10-102-128 Requirements Life Cycle Mgmt Semester Total
Third Semester
10-102-130 Requirements Analysis & Design 10-156-114 Data Analytics 10-102-132 BA Strategy Analysis & Eval 10-196-188 Project Mgmt Fundamentals Semester Total
2 3 3 3 11
3 2 3 3 11
NWTC Oconto Falls
NWTC Shawano
Total Credits
29
Sturgeon Bay �
Curriculum Note : The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program requirements , but must be passed with a C or higher .
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Demonstrate professional communication in a business environment . Organize and coordinate business analysis efforts throughout the organization . Conduct elicitation activities and con�rm results . Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs of strategical or tactical importance .
Describe the requirements life cycle by establishing relationships between related requirements and designs , assessing , analyzing and gaining consensus on proposed changes .
Specify and model requirements and designs ; validate and verify information ; and identify solutions meeting business needs . Assess the performance of and value delivered by a solution during strategy analysis . Apply appropriate technology skills .
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