MoSCoW — Requirements Prioritization technique for Business Analysts

MOSCOW is a prioritization technique used in business analysis to determine the importance of requirements.

It stands for Must Have, Should Have, Could Have, and Won’t Have.

• Must Have: These are the requirements that are essential for the project or product to be successful. They are non-negotiable and must be implemented. Generally the MVP (Minimum viable product) is defined out of this.

• Should Have: These are the requirements that are important but not critical. They are important for the project or product, but they can be implemented later if necessary.

• Could Have: These are the requirements that are desirable but not essential. They are nice to have, but they can be dropped if there are time or budget constraints.

• Won’t Have: These are the requirements that are not feasible, too costly, or not relevant. They are not necessary for the project or product.

Using the MOSCOW technique, business analysts can prioritize requirements and focus on the most important ones. This helps to ensure that the project or product meets the most critical needs and avoids wasting resources on less important requirements.