BUS2021

Advanced business information systems ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Yen Cheung

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)
Malaysia First semester 2006 (Day)
South Africa First semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: This unit deals with the technical and business (especially project management) processes involved in the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) of Business Information Systems. Both generic and specific SDLC models will be examined. Greater emphasis than is usual for Systems Analysis and Design units will be placed on the management of the technical processes involved. Actual Case Studies will be central to the delivery of the unit. Recent, well-accepted, developments in all aspects of Business Information Systems development will also be covered.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 70% + Assignment: 30% + Students must pass the examination in order to pass the unit.

Contact Hours: One x 2hour lecture/week, one x 1hour laboratory/week

Prerequisites: BUS1021

Prohibitions: BUS2071, CFR1252, CFR2126, CFR2161, IMS1002, SYS1002, SYS1252, SYS2001, SYS2151, SYS2161, SYS2168, SYS2071, SYS3076, TEC3641, IMS2071, CPE2003, CSE1205, CSE2200, CSE2201, CSE2401, CSE3308, GCO2816, GCO3811, GCO2813