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GSB628 Information Systems Analysis and Design

Updated: 24 March 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Trimester 3 Off Campus C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites candidature in GradCertMgt or GradDipMgt or MBA
Co-requisites None
Restrictions MBA628
Notes

to be offered for the last time in 2010
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Kankana Chakrabarty (kchakrab@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit is aimed at non-IT specialists. It concentrates on a methodical approach towards analysing and designing information systems. The topics include SDLC, use case modeling, feasibility, project scheduling, information gathering through interactive and unobtrusive methods, prototyping, the analysis process including DFD's, process specifications, and quality assurance.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Systems Analysis and Design
ISBN: 9780132240857
Kendall, K.E. and Kendall, J.E., Prentice Hall 7th ed. 2008
Text refers to: Trimester 3 , Off Campus
Recommended Material
Optional 		Text(s):

Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Systems Analysis and Design for the Global Enterprise
ISBN: 9780071107662
Bentley, L.D. and Whitten, J.L., McGraw-Hill 7th ed. 2007
Text refers to: Trimester 3 , Off Campus
Modern Systems Analysis and Design
ISBN: 9780136132967
Hoffer, J.A., George, J.F. and Valacich, J.S., Prentice Hall 5th ed. 2008
Text refers to: Trimester 3 , Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 10%
Assessment Notes
Theoretical assignment approx 9 hrs
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-2 GA: 1-2, 4, 6-7
Assignment 2 10%
Assessment Notes
Theoretical assignment approx 9 hrs
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 3-4 GA: 1-2, 4, 6-7
Assignment 3 10%
Assessment Notes
Theoretical assignment approx 9 hrs
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 5-6 GA: 1-2, 4, 6-7
Final Examination 2 hrs 70%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-6 GA: 1-2, 4, 6-7

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate his/her knowledge in the systems development process and the essentials of design;
  2. apply his/her knowledge in conducting investigations and performing feasibility studies;
  3. apply his/her knowledge in using systematic and structured information systems development methodologies;
  4. demonstrate his/her knowledge in efficiently acquiring users' requirements and performing the necessary analysis;
  5. apply the techniques for comparing costs and benefits;
  6. demonstrate an understanding of accurate data entry procedures, IS implementation procedures and quality assurance approaches.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
A command of information systems will be achieved through knowledge presented in the teaching and learning activities associated with the unit. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Written communication skills are taught, assessed and practiced in the assignment work and online communications including bulletin board participation. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
Unit involves skills in online learning, literature research and computing skills. 		True True True
6 Problem Solving
Unit covers analysis and solutions to IT problems. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
A number of ethical issues are discussed. 		True True True
8 Team Work
The unit takes a team approach to software solutions. 		True
   

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