CO2801 - Business Information Systems Development

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:

The determination of information systems requirements in a business context. The focus is on the analysis phase of systems development including the systems development life cycle, the feasibility study, analysis of user requirements, and the development of a logical and physical model for the system under study. Alternate development methodologies and the preparation of RFPs (Request For Proposals) will also be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

• describe the core activities, and tools and techniques, in the development process for business information systems;
• demonstrate an ability to prepare the functional system specification for a business information system with the aid of CASE software;
• develop a RFP for a business information system and evaluate vendor responses;
• communicate business information systems specifications and recommendations to decision makers.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to calculate, produce, interpret and communicate numerical information;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:

CO1821

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	afjmr
Lecturer:	Dr Singwhat Tee.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(55% - 65%); (10%); (20% - 30%); (5%).
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	afjmr
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(55% - 65%); (10%); (20% - 30%); (5%).
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coord/Lect:	afjmr.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(50% - 60%); (15%); (20% - 30%); (5%).
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	afjmr
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(50% - 60%); (15%); (20% - 30%); (5%).

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