Systems Analysis and Design

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.