Information Systems Analysis and Design

Abstract

This subject provides students with an opportunity to examine information systems analysis and design techniques from a business perspective. This includes knowledge and skills in feasibility analysis, requirements gathering, domain modelling, and systems development methodologies and planning. Students will also study advanced design techniques used to build an information system … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Introduction to information systemsApproaches to system analysis (object oriented and structured)Feasibility analysisRequirements gathering and specification (i.e. functional and non-functional)Use case modeling and object interactionDomain modelingSystem design: introduction and architectureUser interface designSystem development methodologiesProject planning and managementDesign refinement and use case realization

Introduction to information systems
Approaches to system analysis (object oriented and structured)
Feasibility analysis
Requirements gathering and specification (i.e. functional and non-functional)
Use case modeling and object interaction
Domain modeling
System design: introduction and architecture
User interface design
System development methodologies
Project planning and management
Design refinement and use case realization

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to describe the context of an information system;

be able to compare and contrast the different methodologies of information systems analysis and design and critically evaluate their appropriateness for different and complex situations;

be able to distinguish between requirement gathering techniques and combine these appropriately to apply to a real scenario;

be able to assemble the components of a requirements model using the tools and techniques of object oriented or structured systems modelling; and

be able to model and refine various aspects of information systems within a project development environment.

Assumed knowledge

Basic understanding of ICT discipline at the level of ITC544 is required.

Enrolment restrictions

Only available to postgraduate students

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