Project Name

Business Case
Note: Delete and/or type over the italicized help text in this document. Include information / responses from the Project
Initiation Considerations document when completing the Business Case.

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Section 1 – General Information

Project Sponsor(s)
Must be a decision maker(s) with
the authority to commit department
resources.
Primary Department /
Business Unit
Other Department(s) /
Business Unit(s)
Target Completion Date
Business Process Owner

Section 2 – Support for University Strategic Goals

Note: Put an X in the appropriate fields.
Goal Primary Secondary
Exceptional Students
Exceptional Faculty and Staff
Exceptional Organization
Exceptional Innovation

Section 3 – Proposal Description

Business Problem / Need
At a high level, describe the business need being addressed by this project. This typically includes a problem or
opportunity statement. If the project is mandated, urgent, or related to a compliance issue, include details about the
specific need.

Summary of Proposed Solution

Describe the proposed solution and the strategy that will be used to deliver the project.

Anticipated Benefits
Include both qualitative and quantitative benefits. Consider including benefits related to: Improving Productivity/Efficiency,
Engaging Employees, Enhancing Revenues, Improving Service/Product Quality, Reducing Costs, Mitigating Risk

Impact of Not Doing It

Include both qualitative and quantitative costs.

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Section 3 – Proposal Description
Organizational Impact
Describe the processes or resources impacted by implementation of this project.

Section 4 – Business Case Approval

My signature below indicates an understanding of the purpose and content of this document. By
signing this document, I have reviewed the information contained in it and agree to it as the
formal Business Case.
Name Role Signature Date
(MM/DD/YYYY)

Section 5 – List of Addenda

List all supplemental files to this Business Case. If possible, hyperlink to the documents.
Document Name File Name

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