The University of Stellenbosch Business School Executive Education's Business and Systems Analysis short course will provide you with the necessary understanding of business analysis principles and processes, and the tools and techniques used to identify, develop and implement innovative processes to tackle areas of weakness within a business.
Business analysts are responsible for identifying areas that could be improved and optimised to achieve business objectives. They find solutions for defective processes and operations; aiming to make or save the business money. Businesses rely heavily on the expertise of Business and Systems Analysts, as they drive positive change by establishing a clear, effective path for business growth.
Processes and tools to transform an idea into an active solution
How to facilitate positive change within an organisation
A logical approach to problem-solving
Perfectly defining problems using 5W and 1H approach
Apply processes for finding solutions to difficult or complex issues
Develop frameworks for analysing business competition
Learn to guide both project execution and project control
Build attainable plans for reaching business goals
Week 1 - Orientation to the course
Week 2 - Business Analysis Concept
Week 3 - High-Level Analysis
Week 4 - Brain Storming the Solution
Week 5 - Solution Strategy
Week 6 - Designing the Enabling Environment
Week 7 - Understanding the Solution dynamics
Week 8 - Developing the Business Case
Week 9 - From Business Plan to Project Plan
Week 10 - Building the Solution
Week 11 - Measure and Maintain Business Value
Week 12 - Complete the final assignment
This course is intended for both new and experienced Business and Systems Analysts, to develop a better understanding of how to optimally turn business processes into future business value.
Business and Systems Analysis Principles and Practices short course
9 August 2021
10 August 2021
12 weeks
RÂ 15,740
6 - 8 hours
The debit order payment option offers you a convenient, affordable, and easy way to pay off your online course with monthly interest-free instalments. Our debit order process allows you to track your payment history, minimizing the stress of manual payments and tailored to your lifestyle. On debit order the enrolment is available at 25% of the course fee. *From as little as R3000pm over 5 months.
*The above amount is illustrative and will be calculated on the actual course price and the start date of the course.
Keith de Swardt (MBL) (MBL (Strategy, Investment Analysis, M&A), 2000, Graduate School of Business Leadership)
Keith de Swardt is a registered associate member in Risk Management with SAQA (2016). Currently the owner of 4IR Consulting, offering consulting, training and executive coaching services to numerous corporate clients. In addition, he is also a senior facilitator, learning process facilitator and program director, facilitating on various post-graduate and executive education programs up to executive level. He also has 20 years corporate banking experience within the FirstRand Group holding the following positions: Divisional CEO; Senior International Strategic Consultant and Programme Manager; Head of Strategy and Research and Senior Credit Manager.
