CO2801 - Business Information Systems Development

[To be introduced in Cairns, Townsville in 2008]

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	Discipline of Accounting & Finance

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
HolmesMelb, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Coordinator:	Mr John Roberts
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials 12 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50% - 60%); other exams (15%); assignments (20% - 30%); group work peer assessment (5%).
HolmesSydney, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Coordinator:	Mr John Roberts
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials 12 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (55% - 65%); other exams (10%); assignments (20% - 30%); group work peer assessment (5%).

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