A method and system is presented for defining a technique that uses business process, business activities, and data model and mapping to define a best-practice business and Information Technology (IT) blueprint to address client transformation to a new architecture. The present invention defines an eight step Business Architecture Analysis Process (BAAP) that evaluates business processes, including IT and non-IT components of a client business to create a Business Architecture Analysis (BAA) based on a fit/gap closure project list.