This course focuses on the critical role of business analysis in defining and managing project scope. It highlights how effective scope management aligns business needs with project deliverables, ensuring successful outcomes. It emphasizes the importance of project scope management for delivering a product or project that meets the collaborators’ and/or partners’ and/or clients’ requirements. Students learn the various product development models and the tools, techniques, and processes required to develop the project scope and how to manage and control it throughout the project.
Key areas include identifying and analyzing business requirements, developing project scope statements, utilizing tools for scope management, managing scope changes, and aligning business objectives with project outcomes. Students will explore various business analysis models and methodologies, gaining practical skills through real-world applications and case studies.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Introduction to Business Analysis Critical Thinking and System Analysis in a Business Context Product and project life cycles Product development using specified features and functions Key concepts and terminologies of scope management Collecting scope requirements and defining project scope Managing project expectations Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Validating and controlling project scope
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42871 |
January 5, 2026 to April 18, 2026 |
Lab Lecture |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.