YUNOVA · Business Analysis
Module 8: Business case and data
Cost-benefit analysis and business case
Key points
- A cost-benefit analysis compares a project's costs with its expected benefits.
- A business case explains the problem, options, costs, benefits and risks.
- Measures such as payback period and NPV help compare options.
KPIs and success metrics
Key points
- A KPI is a measurable value that shows progress towards a goal.
- Good metrics are specific, measurable and tied to the business objective.
- Set a baseline and a target before the change goes live.
Feasibility study
Key points
- A feasibility study checks whether a solution can and should be built.
- It covers technical, economic, operational and schedule feasibility.
- It ends with a recommendation to go ahead, change or stop.
Power BI dashboards for business analysts
Key points
- Power BI connects to data sources and builds interactive reports.
- Analysts use dashboards to track KPIs and spot trends.
- Filters and slicers let stakeholders explore data themselves.