COIT20251 Knowledge Audits for Business Analysis - Reflection Assignment Help

Assessment Type: Portfolio

Weighing: 30%

Task Description

In this assessment, you will demonstrate understanding of the core competencies and skills required for a Business Analyst. You will also demonstrate your knowledge in the use of tools and techniques for requirements elicitation and reporting.

The assessment has two parts – Part A: Reflections and Part B: Case Studies.

Part A: Reflections (12 marks)

To construct this part of the assessment, you are required to a write a reflection on each of the three topics mentioned below.

1. Gap analysis
2. McKinsey’s 7-S model
3. The capability maturity model integration (CMMI)

In each reflection, you will provide a brief introduction of the topic (method/process/model), how the method/process/model works, stakeholders involved, inputs and outputs, how it helps business analysis and its benefits. You also need to include figures, diagrams and illustrations to improve the quality of presentation.

Each portfolio should contain approximately 400 words. You need to include at least three references (including at least two academic references) for each reflection. You also need to make sure that the references are cited in the text and the reflections are free from any grammatical and spelling errors.

Part B: Case Studies (18 marks)

In this part, you will analyse three minor case studies and answer questions given with each case study. The case studies will be made available on the Moodle unit website.

The answer to each case study question should not contain more than 200 words.   

You should include at least three references (including at least one academic references) altogether for this part.

Assessment Submission

You must submit your assignment as an MS Word file to Moodle for marking by the due date and time.  

Caution: Submission of an unexpected file attracts a penalty. It is your responsibility to submit the final and correct version of your assignment.

Assessment Criteria

Part A: 12 marks

You will be assessed based on your ability to critically reflect on the business analysis concepts mentioned in the task description. The marking criteria for Part A are as follows:        

• Reflection: 6 marks
• Referencing: 3 marks
• Communication skills: 2 marks
• Presentation and organisation: 1 mark

Part B: 18 marks

You will be assessed based on your ability to demonstrate the knowledge of business analysis concepts relevant to the case studies. The marking criteria for Part B are as follows:

• Answers addressed the questions adequately: 9 marks
• Answers demonstrated knowledge of business analysis concepts: 6 marks
• Answers provided with clarity: 3 marks

Total: 30 marks