Business Analysis Modeling and Design

Subject 615-681 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Lectures

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 3 hours per week
Total Time Commitment: 10 hours per week
Prerequisites: (615-501/2 Fundamentals of Information Systems AND 433-520 Programming and Software Development AND 303-662 Information Processes and Control) OR sufficient to qualify for entry to the Postgraduate Certificate of Information Systems.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study and reasonable steps will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in laboratory activities. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their participation are encouraged to discuss this with the subject coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Coordinator

Dr Simon Milton
Subject Overview:

This subject introduces the fundamental processes for identifying information systems requirements, leading to the specification and design of information systems or the selection of commercial off-the-shelf packages to support business processes. Students will gain experience in the tools and techniques for all stages of these analysis and design cycles. Topics will include analysis tools and techniques, data and process modelling, feasibility assessments and systems development methodologies.

Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
• explain the systems approach to using ICT to solve business problems
• describe and apply requirements gathering techniques
• use appropriate modelling techniques to best understand a business context and need for an information system
• write reports documenting information systems requirements
• list and describe different methodological approaches
• compare and contrast different systems development methodologies
• select and justify using a systems development methodology to solve a business problem
• build a case justifying the purchase of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) packages and recommend a plan to integrate packages with existing infrastructure and processes
Assessment: Group Reports (60 marks)
Report 1: Requirements Report 15 marks
Report 2 & Powerpoint ‘pack' : Final Report 35 marks
Presentations: Progress (2 marks) + Final (8 marks) 10 marks
Individual Assignments (40 marks)
Individual Assignment 1: Critiquing Report 1 15 marks
Individual Assignment 2: Critiquing Report 2 25 marks
Total: 100 marks
Prescribed Texts: There are no prescribed texts for this subject.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Students should have honed generic skills such as clear thinking, improved reading and writing, enhanced ability to work in a team of people, and presentation skills.
Links to further information: http://www.dis.unimelb.edu.au/current/postgrad/subjects/index.html
Related Course(s): Master of Information Systems
Master of Information Systems (Coursework)
Postgraduate Certificate in Information Systems
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems

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