Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives At the completion of this subject students should know the activities and processes used to develop decision support systems; understand the difference between developing large scale operational information systems and decision support systems; be able to analyse and design a decision support system; and appreciate how to develop systems that support rather than replace decision.
Synopsis This subject provides students with an understanding of systems development methods for decision support systems. Critical comparisons are made of the various methods and their practical relevance. Topics include: identification of the analysis and design techniques applicable to decision support systems; development tools and technology constraints; evolutionary development approaches - adaptive design, middle-out design, ROMC, a behavioural approach; development of executive information systems; organisational issues in decision support systems development; research in DSS methods.
Assessment Examination (2 hours): 60% + Written (3000 words): 40%