Business Systems Analysis
Online short course
Gain a set of analytical and workplace-ready skills to implement efficient systems and drive organisational transformation. Take your business’ strategic objectives to the next level.
10 weeks, entirely online with self-paced weekly modules
Learn from UCT faculty and industry experts
Support business strategy and create effective solutions
Learn from UCT faculty and industry experts
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with:
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The ability to use both business and technological tools to evaluate operations systems to better design improvements.
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The analytical skills to evaluate business systems and end-user requirements for a particular system.
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The knowledge and ability to bridge the gap between the IT department, technical solutions, and management objectives.
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Recognition from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), and a digital certificate from UCT as powerful proof of your new competencies.
Course curriculum
Over the duration of this online short course, you'll work through the following modules:
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
GetSmarter is endorsed by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) as an Endorsed Education Provider. The IIBA is dedicated to the development, maintenance of standards, certification, and recognition of practitioners in business analysis. The Business Systems Analysis course is fully aligned with the Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) and offers participants Continuing Development Units (CDUs), qualifying for 40 Professional Development (PD) hours and Continuing Development Units (CDUs), as well contemporary skills and latest industry insight.
Please note that GetSmarter and UCT bear no responsibility for the reporting of these PD hours and/or CDUs to the IIBA. The onus therefore falls on you to do so.
Your Course Convenor
Maureen Tanner
Head of Department, Information Systems, UCT
Tanner's research agenda explores software development (SD) from various perspectives, including project management, software engineering, team collaboration and management, the SD context, end-user perspectives, the impact of software solutions on people, as well as how to disseminate SD-related knowledge. Her research contributions are highly relevant to both practitioners and academia. Through in-depth case studies, Tanner employs the latest SD techniques to deliver quality software that makes a valuable impact on business and society.
An online education that sets you apart
This UCT online short course is delivered in collaboration with online education provider Getsmarter. Join a growing community of global professionals, and benefit from the opportunity to:
Gain verifiable and relevant competencies and earn invaluable recognition from an international selection of universities and institutions, entirely online and in your own time.
Enjoy a personalised, people-mediated online learning experience created to make you feel supported at every step.
Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones.
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