Class Introduction and Getting Started

Overview

This week, we look at the role of information technology in today’s dynamic business environment. The development of information systems, systems analysis and design concepts, and various systems development methods. This module also describes the role of the information technology department and its people.

This week, we also look at analyzing a business case. Specifically, it is important to...

• understand business operations and requirements
• how IT projects support a company’s overall strategic plan
• how systems projects get started
• how systems analysts conduct a preliminary investigation and feasibility study

Objectives

At the end of this week, you will be able to:

• Describe the impact of information technology on society.
• Describe the five main components of an information system.
• Explain Internet business strategies and relationships, including B2C and B2B.
• Explain how to use business profiles and models.
• Understand the seven types of information systems used in business.
• Describe the types of information the four classes of users need.
• Distinguish among structured analysis, object-oriented analysis, and agile systems development methods.
• List the tools that enable the systems analyst to develop, manage, and maintain large-scale information systems.
• Explain the seven main functions of the information technology department.
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of a systems analyst within the enterprise.
• Describe the strategic planning process.
• Conduct a SWOT analysis.
• Explain how tools can support strategic planning.
• Explain the concept of a business case.
• Summarize the six main reasons for systems requests.
• Describe the two factors affecting systems projects.
• Explain how systems requests are processed.
• Explain how systems request feasibility is assessed.
• Explain how systems requests are prioritized.
• Conduct a preliminary investigation.

Learning Activities

1. Read the syllabus (found in the START HERE! section).
2. Setup and investigate your slack.com account.
3. Watch the short 'Getting Started with MindTap' video.
4. Read Module 1: Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design.
5. Read Module 2: Analyzing the Business Case.
6. Watch Supply Chain Management Video.
7. Watch Systems Analyst, Accenture Video.
8. Watch Critical Success Factors Video
9. Watch Special Programs Administrator, Florida Department of Law Enforcement Video
10. Work through Module 2: Appliance Warehouse Case.

Assignments

1. Take the Syllabus Quiz in D2L.
2. Complete your Slack.com #introductions post.
3. Register for access to MindTap.
4. Submit Module 2: Appliance Warehouse Case
5. Take the Module 1 Quiz.
6. Take the Module 2 Quiz.