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Information systems planning, analysis, design and implementation; key modelling concepts applicable to both structured and object-oriented approaches; graphical methods for representing information structure, practical design methodologies, database design and prototyping; communication skills, project management.
The primary goal of this course is to help students develop a comprehensive understanding of how information systems are developed through the activities of systems planning, analysis, design and implementation; an understanding suited to the needs of a business analyst, information systems selector or managerial consultant. The key modelling concepts applicable to both structured and object-oriented approaches to systems development are examined.
At the end of this course, it is expected that students will be able to: 1. Identify and understand key aspects of the systems development process, from planning through analysis and design to implementation and maintenance. 2. Recognise success factors associated with systems development, including individual and organisational factors.3. Recognise and apply various strategies, tools and modelling techniques related to different approaches to systems development (including structured and object-oriented approaches) to the analysis and design of a business information system.4. Understand and apply key principles of good user interface design.5. Understand and carry out key activities associated with systems development including activities related to project initiation and project planning, analysis of a business problem, determining information needs, and the selecting and recommending an IS-based solution6. Use various tools (e.g. MS Project, MS Visio, Sketchflow) to support the planning, analysis, and design of an IS project.Although the focus in INFO203 is the analysis and design of IS projects from the perspective of a systems analyst, since users and other stakeholders play key roles in specifying, designing and deploying business information systems, the course will benefit any student aiming to be a business professional or manager in any area (not just those seeking a career in IS).
INFO123 or ACIS123 or AFIS123 or AFIS124 or AFIS124 or AFIS101, or30 points in COSC.
ACIS203, AFIS203, AFIS223
Annette Mills
A/Professor Sung Kim (University of Wisconsin - Madison)
Hoffer, Jeffrey A. , George, Joey F., Valacich, Joseph S; Modern systems analysis and design ; Seventh edition;
Satzinger, John W. , Jackson, Robert B., Burd, Stephen D; Systems analysis and design in a changing world ; 6th ed; Course Technology/Cengage Learning, 2012.
Whitten, Jeffrey L. , Bentley, Lonnie D; Systems analysis and design methods ; 7th ed; McGraw-Hill, 2007.
Additional Resources:Kendall, K.E. & Kenall, J.E. (2014). Systems Analysis and Design, 9th Edition, Pearson
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Domestic fee $1,411.00
International fee $6,650.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Department of Accounting and Information Systems .