The demand for business analysis skills and related jobs is growing rapidly not only nationally but also locally in Wisconsin. The U.S. Department of Labor shows that jobs related to business analysis (management analysts) are projected to increase 14% nationally from 2018-2028, compared to the average growth rate of all occupations of 5%. [1] The growth in Wisconsin is 13% for the same timeframe. [2]
To enhance our Business Analyst Associate degree program and better meet the needs of this growing field, Moraine Park Technical College partnered with the International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®) in summer 2020. The IIBA academic affiliation allows Moraine Park to align all of our business analyst courses to globally recognized standards and seek endorsement for our curriculum.
As the business analysis profession and practice continues to evolve, so do the needs of academic institutions around the globe to get their graduates job-ready and enter the workforce ready to meet tomorrow’s business challenges. IIBA is committed to the growth of the business analysis profession by supporting education providers. IIBA’s Academic Program endorses business analysis courses and programs for academic institutions of all sizes. An IIBA endorsed course:
- Asserts alignment to A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide), the internationally recognized body of knowledge for the practice of business analysis
- Meets industry and internationally recognized standards and best practices in business analysis, ensuring learners develop the skills companies need most in 2021 and beyond
- Allows students to apply the endorsed course hours towards the professional development requirements for the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™), designed specifically for students with no work experience
Moraine Park is pleased to announce that the following business analyst core courses were recently endorsed by IIBA:
- Business Analyst Essentials
- Business Analyst Planning and Monitoring
- Elicitation Techniques
- Requirements Life Cycle Management
- Requirements Analysis and Design
- Business Analyst Strategy Analysis
- Business Analyst Solution Evaluation
“I’m very excited to obtain IIBA endorsement for core courses within our BA program. This endorsement sets us apart from other business analysis training or programs, ensuring that students learn the essential knowledge, standards, and techniques in business analysis”, states Jo Ann Giese-Kent, Business Analyst Instructor.
Bobbi Fields, Associate Dean of Business and IT, adds, “The IIBA is the premier professional organization committed to business analysis. Recognition by the IIBA acknowledges the quality of our academic program. Students are better positioned for professional certification, networking opportunities, and resources to grow their careers.”
The online Moraine Park business analyst program prepares students to decipher organization structure, policies, and operations. Graduates will be prepared to define problems, scope, and learn to gather business and stakeholder requirements or needs. They will explore the use of a variety of best practice techniques, analytics, and relevant technologies to validate, analyze, and synthesize information to gain insights and connect the dots. The Moraine Park Business Analyst training also includes strategy analysis and solution evaluation to assess performance and value.
About IIBA
The International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®) is a professional association supporting business analysis professionals to deliver better business outcomes. IIBA connects almost 30,000 Members, over 100 Chapters, and more than 500 training, academic, and corporate partners around the world. As the global voice of the business analysis community, IIBA supports recognition of the profession, networking and community engagement, standards and resource development, and comprehensive certification programs. For more information visit iiba.org.
[1] https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/management-analysts.htm
[2] EMSI/QCEW & American Community Survey