Although based on an earlier unit (FIT9030), this is a largely new unit developed as a foundation unit in the Master of Business Information Systems to be introduced in 2014. The unit addresses foundational knowledge of techniques for designing information systems through requirements elicitation and conceptual modelling.

Previous Change - This unit has been updated as part of a 2009 review and comparison of data with current Handbook, Syllabus + and Callista data.

21 May, 2013 - The unit has been redesigned to provide foundational systems analysis and design knowledge as part of the Master of Business Information Systems degree commencing in 2014.

17/7/13 Correcting prohibitions. Effective Semester 1 2014.

12/8/13 - Modified objectives to learning outcomes for consistency with AQF requirements.

7/07/2014 - Added FIT5130 as prohibition and Malaysia to location of offering.

This is a foundation unit within the 2014 version of the Master of Business Information Systems. Students will have knowledge equivalent to a graduate from a cognate bachelors degree of designing information systems through requirements elicitation and conceptual modelling techniques.

On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

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The unit introduces students 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.

On-campus and off-campus

Examination (3 hours): 50%; In-semester assessment: 50%

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Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

(b.) Study schedule for off-campus students:

(c.) Additional requirements (all students):

Studio room required

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Rob Meredith

Trudi Robinson