CIS 244 Systems Analysis 1

Lecture Hours: 4
Credits: 4

Covers basic administrative procedures. Includes the principles of organizing, planning, and administering a procedure program; methods of carrying out individual systems and procedures studies; procedure analysis and improvement techniques; the role of systems and procedures in business management; systems charting; work simplification and measurement. Brings together project elements and milestones using industry best practices to create specifications for an information systems project.

Prerequisite: Second-year standing In the Computer Systems and Information Technology program.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe concepts and principles relevant to business systems.
Apply the working tools of systems analysis.
Perform the activities essential to the identification of the problems in business systems.
Perform tasks that are basic to the study of business systems.
Describe the phases of the life cycle of a computer-based business system.
Use written, oral, and visual interpersonal skills to communicate with individuals or small groups.
Research and interpret technical materials as they relate to areas of specialization.
Apply project life-cycle concepts to assist in finding solutions to business needs.
Effectively use Microsoft Project.
Describe concepts and principles relevant to business systems.

Content Outline

Domain of System Analyst
Life Cycle of Computer-Based Business System
Role of Systems Analyst
Systems Concepts: A Business as an Information System
Coding
Forms Design
Charting Techniques
Communications
Design, Development, and Operations of Phase Activities
Milestones
- Project Charter Milestone
- Requirements and Specification Milestone
- Logical Design Milestone
- Work Breakdown Structure Milestone
- Project Plan Milestone
CIS Program Survey and Assessment Completion