Business Requirements Document

Business Requirements Document (BRD)  

Project/Initiative Name: [Project Name] 

Date: [Date of Document] 

Prepared by: [Author Name / Department] 

1. Introduction 

1.1 Purpose 

Describe the purpose of the project/solution and how this BRD will guide stakeholders. 

1.2 Scope 

Define what is in scope (and out of scope) for this initiative. 

1.3 Background 

Brief background or context (market, customer needs, internal directives, etc.). 

2. Stakeholders and Roles 

• Project Sponsor: [Name] 

• Project Manager: [Name] 

• Key Stakeholders: [List Departments/Individuals and their Roles] 

3. Business Objectives 

 List high-level objectives, such as: 

• Increase revenue by [X%]. 

• Reduce operational costs by [Amount or %]. 

• Improve customer satisfaction metrics. 

4. Functional Requirements 

Detail the specific features or functions that the solution/product must have. 

• Requirement 1: [Description, priority level, acceptance criteria] 

• Requirement 2: [Description, priority level, acceptance criteria] 

(Add as many as needed.) 

5. Non-Functional Requirements 

• Performance (speed, response times) 

• Security (data protection, compliance) 

• Usability (UI/UX standards) 

• Reliability (uptime, error tolerance) 

6. Assumptions and Constraints 

6.1. Assumptions 

List any assumptions about resources, timelines, technologies, etc. 

6.2. Constraints 

Outline external or internal limitations (budget caps, compliance rules, system compatibility). 

7. Dependencies and Risks 

Identify linked projects, software integrations, or external milestones. Mention known risks (technical, legal, market) and potential mitigation strategies.