UnitLevel 9Postgraduate

FIT9130 Systems analysis and design

Faculty of Information Technology

FIT9130 Systems analysis and design is a level 9, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2024
Semester 1, Semester 2
Clayton, Malaysia
Assessment
No exam
5 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

The 2027 handbook has no page for FIT9130. This is its 2024 entry, the latest one.

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Requisites

Before FIT9130

No prerequisites or corequisites.

After FIT9130

1 unit list FIT9130 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

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Overview

This unit introduces you to the key principles which underlie the analysis and design of information systems to support business and other organisational undertakings. It covers design and design thinking, requirements elicitation, consulting skills and conceptual and logical systems modelling.

Offerings in 2024

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonFlexible
First semesterMalaysiaEvening
Second semesterClaytonFlexible
Second semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Research paper presentationPresentation
    15%
  • QuizOther
    25%
  • Assignment 1Assignment
    25%
  • Assignment 2Assignment
    35%
  • Model Evaluation PresentationPresentation
    15%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Select and use conceptual and logical modelling techniques to design an information system;

  2. 2

    Select and use techniques to elicit requirements for an information system design;

  3. 3

    Select and use approaches to the systems development lifecycle including the waterfall model and modern alternatives;

  4. 4

    Assess and discuss the capabilities and limitations of an information system;

  5. 5

    Communicate the requirements for the business functionality of an information system in terms of data required, data storage and processing to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops12 hours
  • Applied sessions24 hours
  • Seminars12 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities. Workshop and seminars operate on alternate weeks.

Learning resources

Technology resources

Software required includes a word processing package such as Microsoft Word and a drawing package such as Microsoft Visio or OmniGraffle. These are also available in Labs

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Ms Christine Retnabai Rethinam Paul
Ms Goh Kim Nee
Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Zongyuan Ge
John Yuen

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for FIT9130?

FIT9130 has no prerequisites.

What can I take after FIT9130?

FIT9130 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including FIT5086.

When is FIT9130 offered?

In 2024, FIT9130 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.

How much work is FIT9130?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does FIT9130 have an exam?

No. FIT9130 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
9
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available
Handbook years
20202021202220232024