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To download template, click here: Business Case.doc

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Why develop a Business Case?

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  1. Identify: Facilitate gathering of information through the business 
  2. Analyze and Understand: Document the information, analyse, and validate through the business 
  3. Initiate: Submit business case in conjunction with project cost template to FBC and obtain necessary approval

What is included in a business case?

  • Wiki Markup
    Business Case Header: \[Project Name \] Business Case
  • Functional Area

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  • within IS&T
  • Project Name

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Project:

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  • Potential Sponsor

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  • Submittal Date

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  • General Description of Proposed

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  • project:

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  • This is a brief description and

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  • summary of the project

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  • Drivers: Describe the customer needs (internal or external) that would be met. What business problem does this solve?

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  • Initial Scope: Identify business functions that must be included in the project and, if known, functions that are definitely out of scope

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  • Benefits: How the solution will effect the

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  • business   
  • Risks

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  • : Explain risks and impact of not doing the

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  • project

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  • Assumptions
  • Desired Time Line for

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  • Implementation
  • Notes

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  • Who approved Project
  • Date Approved

                Approved by: ____________________________________________________________________Date _______________________