Business Analyst: What is a business case?

Business case — justification for undertaking a project.

Key elements:

• Problem statement.
• Proposed solution.
• Benefits and value.
• Costs and resources.
• Risks and mitigation.
• Timeline.
• Recommendation.

Example structure:

Benefits:

• Justifies investment.
• Aligns with strategy.
• Supports decision making.
• Baseline for success.

BA role: Develop and present business case.