Systems Analysis and Design

The science of systems analysis and design requires IS professional to map and exploit the processes, methods, techniques, and tools that organizations use to conduct business. This course covers a systematic methodology for analyzing a business problem or opportunity, determining what role, if any, computer-based technologies can play in addressing the business need, articulating business requirements for the technology solution, specifying alternative approaches to acquiring the technology capabilities needed to address the business requirements - in particular, in-house development, development from third-party providers, or purchased commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) packages - and specifying the requirements for the information systems solution. Students gain hands-on experience with systems analysis and design methodologies and tools by analyzing the functionality and design of existing systems with regard to a specific business need, and developing requirements and a project plan for a new system.

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