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SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7IE418BUSINESS ANALYSIS IN INDUSTRY3+0+03515.05.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Providing students with a solid foundation in business analysis principles, including methodologies, tools, and frameworks such as BABOK, and how they are applied in industry contexts.
Developing students’ ability to perform data analysis for business decision-making, using practical tools (e.g., Excel, Python) to interpret and visualize data effectively.
Enhancing problem-solving skills through real-world case studies and projects, enabling students to identify business needs, engage stakeholders, and propose data-driven solutions.
Course Content This course introduces the fundamentals of business analysis and its application in real-world settings. Students will learn key concepts based on international standards, including the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) framework, and explore topics such as stakeholder analysis, requirements gathering, and solution evaluation. The course also covers essential data analysis techniques to support decision-making. Through hands-on projects and case studies from various industries, students will gain practical skills in identifying business needs, analyzing data, and designing effective solutions. By the end, students will be equipped to apply business analysis in data-driven, organizational contexts
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture notes, case studies
Prerequisites and co-requisities ( IE211 ) and ( IE202 )
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Betül Çoban Yelken
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources
Course Notes will be shared in Canvas
Documents Canvas
Assignments Canvas
Exams Canvas

Course Category
Engineering %80
Engineering Design %20

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı 1 % 10
Quiz/Küçük Sınav 2 % 20
Proje/Çizim 1 % 25
Sunum/Seminer 2 % 10
Final examination 1 % 35
Total
7
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Yazılı Sınav 1 20 20
Grup Projesi 1 50 50
Sınıf İçi Aktivitesi 3 2 6
Sunum 2 6 12
Rapor 2 10 20
Senkron Ders 14 3 42
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Describe core business analysis concepts and internationally recognized frameworks and standards.
2 Apply appropriate business analysis techniques to identify stakeholder needs and define business requirements.
3 Interpret business data using basic analytical tools and techniques.
4 Develop practical, data-driven solutions to real-world business problems through case studies and projects.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Syllabus Discussion, Introduction to Business Analysis
2 Introduction to Business Analysis
3 Core Concepts in Business Analysis
4 Software Development Life Cycles (SDLCs) – Project Management
5 Agile Methodology
6 Case Study I: A real-life problem
7 Case Study I: Discussion Session
9 Term Project Progress Presentations
10 Requirements Engineering and Design Definition
11 Case Study II: A real-life problem, Elicitation & Requirements Life Cycle
13 Solution Evaluation – Guest Speaker
14 Term Project Presentations

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
C1 2 3 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 2
C2 2 5 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 2 1 2
C3 2 3 3 4 5 2 3 2 1 1 1 2
C4 2 5 4 4 3 3 3 2 1 2 2 2

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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