BSM 362 - Information Systems Strategy, Architecture, & Design

Credits: 4

This course is intended to give students a solid foundation in systems analysis and design, using both traditional approaches and the object-oriented approach. The object-oriented approach is an emergent technique used by a growing number of professionals today, and reflective of the object-oriented use patterns of handheld devices, while the hierarchical approach continues to be widespread and accepted for larger systems with significant data bases. Both are valid, and there is frequently a combination of these approaches in actual use. This course applies these fundamentals to a number of cases, so that students learn a selection of “Best Practices,” which are highlighted throughout each class session and assignment. These include concrete examples of the concepts applicable in a business environment. Throughout the course, students will build on their assignments to ultimately produce a professional-quality systems design document on a project of their choosing, as well as an accompanying professional presentation.

Restriction: Restricted to Management Majors PL