What do I mean by broader? Broader than what? The answer: broader than the regular knowledge set, needed to develop your activity at an acceptable level.

    So... Should the Business Analyst have a broader range of skills? Probably the answer to this question totally depends on the knowledge level of the individual/professional who need to answer.

    This term, Architecture, is used for a few thousands of years, especially in big constructions, like The Great Wall of China, The Pyramids in Egypt, the roads structure built by the Roman Empire etc.