Systems Analysis and Design

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

02 Mar 2020
31 Aug 2020

This research-based university in Perth has a strong interdisciplinary focus and a reputation for outstanding teaching and ground-breaking research. With more than 22,000 students and 2,000 staff from over 90 countries, and campuses in Dubai and Singapore, Murdoch embraces free thinking, shared ideas and knowledge to make a difference, and Open Universities Australia is certainly part of that.

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Subject details

What you'll learn

On successful completion of the subject you should be able to:

explain how information systems are used within organisations to fulfill organisational needs
describe the phases and activities typically involved in the systems development life cycle
describe the professional roles, skills and ethical issues involved in systems analysis and design work
use a variety of techniques for analysing and defining business problems and opportunities and determining system requirements
model system requirements using UML, including use case diagrams and descriptions, activity diagrams and domain model class diagrams
explain the activities involved in systems design, including designing the system environment, application components, user interfaces, database and software
represent early system design using UML, including sequence diagrams, architectural diagrams and design class diagrams
describe tools and techniques for planning, managing and evaluating systems development projects
describe the key features of several different systems development methodologies
present systems analysis and design documentation in an appropriate, consistent and professional manner.

Topics covered

- Overview of systems analysis and design and the SDLC.
- Systems analysis tolls and techniques.
- System design tools and techniques.
- Systems development project planning and management.
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Online assignment submission
  - Podcasting/Lecture capture
- Online materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Printable format materials

Entry requirements

Others

Note: Level 2 subjects normally assume an introductory level of prior knowledge in this area, e.g. from studying related Level 1 subjects or other relevant experience.

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject introduces methods and techniques for analysing problematic organisational situations, particularly those leading to the development of an information system, and draws on both technical and organisational material to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement an operational system.

Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport.

Assessments

Problem Solving Task (15%)
Problem Solving Task (25%)
Invigilated Exam (50%)
Tutorial quizzes (10%)

Textbooks

Current study term (01 Mar 20 to 31 May 20)

Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, 7th ed.

Satzinger, J., Jackson, R. and Burd, S.

ISBN 9781305117204

Required

Next study term (30 Aug 20 to 29 Nov 20)

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

undergraduate MUR-BIT-DEG-2020

Bachelor of Information Technology BIT in Games Design and Development

2 available majors

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