Undergraduate USA-INFS1024-2021
Systems Analysis
Learn how to document workflows using activity diagrams and modelling tools. Understand the system development life cycle. Get to know key features of agile development, unified process, extreme programming and scrum.
$2,000 $2,875
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
10 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Required
Study terms
- 11 Jan 2021
- 28 Jun 2021
The University of South Australia, UniSA, is ranked in the top 10 universities nationally and amongst the very best young universities in the world. They offer over 200 world-class degrees that are informed by industry and delivered with a highly practical approach to teaching and learning. In fact, they are South Australia’s number one university for graduate careers. They are a valuable partner with Open Universities Australia.
QS RANKING 2021
17
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
23
Subject details
By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to:
- Describe the key characteristics of IS/IT development/acquisition processes.
- Discuss the activities and tools associated with the role of a systems analyst.
- Interpret a problem situation in a given context.
- Model system requirements for a given situation.
- Compare a range of approaches to modelling requirements.
- Develop stakeholder engagement consulting skills.
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- Introduction to systems analysis
- The role of the systems analyst
- Investigating systems requirements (Part 1)
- Investigating systems requirements (Part 2)
- Identifying user stories and use cases
- Domain modelling
- Use case modelling
- Traditional approach to requirements (Part 1)
- Traditional approach to requirements (Part 2)
- Approaches to systems development
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
USA-COMP1043-Problem Solving and Programming ;
Special requirements
No special requirements
Study techniques for gathering requirements and learn to document workflows with activity diagrams using appropriate modelling tools.
Build your knowledge of the system development life cycle and methodologies. Identify the key features of agile development, unified process, extreme programming and scrum agile system development methodologies.
Cover both the object-oriented approach as well as traditional methods to modelling requirements. Build your communication skills and learn to effectively engage with stakeholders.
Learn what it means to be a systems analyst. Discover the role they play in business and how they act as the interface between users and developers of systems and software.
UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.
Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.
This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Construction Management degree.
- Continuous Assessment (20%)
- Assignment (80%)
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