Systems Analysis and Design

    Unit code: BCO2041 | Study level: Undergraduate
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    City Campus
    Footscray Park
    Online Real Time
    VU Sydney
    BCO2000 - Business Process Modelling
    Pre-requisite does not apply to students completing ESPBUS Education - Business Studies.
    (Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
    Overview
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    Overview

    This unit examines the methods, tools and techniques used by business analysts in the analysis and design stages of systems development. Students investigate current business practices and tools for constructing system requirements that will enable them to build on their knowledge base and acquire the skills necessary for them to identify and document client needs and systems requirements, and to model data and additionally design functional processes. Students also examine important principles and methods used in the design phase such as input and output design, interface design using useability guidelines, prototyping and software architecture.

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. Compare and evaluate alternative methodologies used in developing business information systems;
    2. Adapt skills to model and design logical and physical systems using a variety of tools, techniques and methods;
    3. Interpret recommendations from different development problems and scenarios, justifying the recommendations made with reference to salient contextual considerations of local/global settings;
    4. Investigate, analyse and argue key topics relating to systems analysis and design;
    5. Develop prototypes of computer based information systems demonstrating initiative and problem-solving judgements to meet simulated client briefs; and
    6. Employ effective interpersonal and professional skills to collaborate with and influence team members to achieve a negotiated team outcome while maintaining responsibility and accountability for their own learning and work.

    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 20%
    Online Quiz
    Assessment type: Case Study
    |
    Grade: 25%
    Group Case Study part 1
    Assessment type: Case Study
    |
    Grade: 25%
    Group Case Study part 2
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 30%
    In-Class Test (Multiple Choice and Short Answer)

    Other locations

    For students studying at VU Sydney
    Assessment type: Case Study
    |
    Grade: 20%
    Group Case Study part 1
    Assessment type: Case Study
    |
    Grade: 20%
    Group Case Study part 2
    Assessment type: Examination
    |
    Grade: 60%
    Final Examination

    Required reading

    Systems Analysis and Design
    Dennis A., Wixom B. H., & Roth R. M. (2015).| Milton, QLD: Wiley.

    As part of a course

    This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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