WIS 206 - Information Systems Analysis & Design

1 course unit

This module is an applied study of information systems analysis. The 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, and specifying the requirements for the information systems solution. Topics covered will include traditional and contemporary systems development lifecycles, including waterfall, object-oriented, and rapid methodologies. The role of the business analyst in scope definition, requirements analysis, and functional requirements documentation creation will be discussed. Students will learn about completing a system design using CASE tools.