Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives Students completing this subject should be able to acknowledge the importance of the interrelationship between the business plan and the information systems plan; understand the various techniques and tools used in project management and in design methodologies; produce basic designs of systems networks; and recommend suitable controls and prepare implementation guidelines for a new system.
Synopsis Review of the systems analysis process, tools, and role of the analyst, project selection and management. Cost-benefit and cost control. Systems methodologies and CASE tools. Basic design and architecture of distributed and on-line systems. Data communication requirements. Implementation: training and planning for implementation evaluation. Controls and security.
Assessment Examination (3 hours): 50% + Other assessment modes: 50%