Business Systems Analysis

Course aim

To provide a critical overview of the range of systems methodologies that are available to support the analysis and design of information systems, and to equip students with the conceptual understanding required to critically select and use analysis and design methodologies. 

Course content

The business context for information system.  Development life-cycle models.  Systems analysis methodologies.  Data modelling.  System design methods.  Modelling notations, including UML.

Textbook(s)

Tilley and Rosenblatt 2017, Systems Analysis and Design, 11th edition, Course Technology, Cengage Learning

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Group project, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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