Course details
Business Analysis and Systems Design is the study of concepts, processes and tools that professionals use to plan and develop information systems to industry standards. Computer Systems Certificate, CSC students must complete COMM 1103 or COMM 1106 prior to COMP 2831. This course assumes that all participants have strong English communication and interpersonal skills. Students must provide their own current model PC, i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. High-speed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Beginning with an introduction to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), students work in teams to initiate the system process, analyze problems, discover requirements and create a logical design. Participants will work in groups to ask implicit questions in order to make better decisions. They will then document detailed communication plans prior to developing an information system. COMP 2831 provides the foundation for all BCIT Computing development credentials. Topics include: techniques used in the discovery of business requirements, traditional approaches to data and process modelling. There is an overview of Object-Oriented Modelling techniques using the Unified Modelling Language (UML) as well as an introduction to Project Management. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. Students may have an average total time commitment of 13+ hours per week; 3 hours of synchronous class time, a 1-hour online component, plus 9+ hours of homework each week. Participants work in groups, to provide detailed written materials and to make presentations of their designs. Upon completion, successful students will be able to use industry standard tools and methods to analyze, design, document, present, implement information systems and move on to COMP 2833 Agile Methods and the Scrum Framework.
Credits
4.0
Cost
$688.00 - $713.89 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Fall 2022
Below are four offerings of COMP 2831 for the Fall 2022 term.
CRN 38185
Duration
Mon Sep 12 - Mon Dec 05 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 38185
- $688.00
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Dec 05 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Frank Wegener
Course outline
Cost
$688.00
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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Please email cstpts@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. This course section is delivered online asynchronously with an optional 1-hour interactive synchronous Q&A/Review sessions (via Virtual Classroom) per week. The exams are synchronous and attendance is required on the scheduled dates and times: MIDTERM: Monday, October 24 at 18:00 PM, FINAL: Monday, December 05 at 18:00 PM. Course is 48 hours. The typical total commitment for this course is 6-8 hours each week. Attendance and group work are mandatory. Late registration is not permitted. No class on October 10 (Thanksgiving).
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 38657
Duration
Mon Sep 12 - Mon Dec 12 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 38657
- $688.00
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Dec 12 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
| Sep 12 - Dec 12 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Edward Rubuliak
Course outline
Cost
$688.00
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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Please email cstpts@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 48 hours - 36 hours synchronous online classes and 12 hours asynchronous activities/labs. This class meets once per week for 3 hours online and requires an additional 1 hour per week asynchronously. The typical total commitment for this course is 6-8 hours each week. Attendance and group work are mandatory. Late registration is not permitted. No class on October 10 (Thanksgiving). No class on September 19 (National Day of Mourning). The course end date has been postponed from Dec 05 to Dec 12.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 46254
Duration
Thu Sep 15 - Thu Dec 01 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 46254
- $713.89
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15 - Dec 01 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown DTC |
| Sep 15 - Dec 01 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$713.89
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
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Please email cstpts@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 48 hours - 36 hours on campus and 12 hours asynchronous activities/labs. This class meets once per week for 3 hours on campus and requires an additional 1 hour per week asynchronously. The typical total commitment for this course is 6-8 hours each week. Attendance and group work are mandatory. This is a BYOD (bring your own device) course, participants must provide their own current model PC with an i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, 256 GB minimum storage and high-speed internet access. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 47001
Duration
Thu Sep 15 - Thu Dec 01 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 47001
- $688.00
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15 - Dec 01 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
| Sep 15 - Dec 01 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Phyllis Lo
Course outline
Cost
$688.00
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
-
Please email cstpts@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 48 hours - 36 hours synchronous online classes and 12 hours asynchronous activities/labs. This class meets once per week for 3 hours online and requires an additional 1 hour per week asynchronously. The typical total commitment for this course is 6-8 hours each week. Attendance and group work are mandatory. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Winter 2023
Below are six offerings of COMP 2831 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 79049
Duration
Mon Jan 09 - Mon Apr 03 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 79049
- $688.00
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Apr 03 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Frank Wegener
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$688.00
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
-
Please email cstpts@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. There are optional 90-minute interactive Q&A/Review sessions (via Virtual Classroom) each week in real time weekly Online Sessions Mon 18:00 The exams are synchronous and attendance is required on the scheduled dates and times: MIDTERM: Monday, February 13 at 18:00 PM FINAL: Monday, April 03 at 18:00 PM Course is 48 hours. The typical total commitment for this course is 6-8 hours each week. Attendance and group work are mandatory. Late registration is not permitted. No class on February 20 (Family Day).
Status
CRN 84467
Duration
Tue Jan 10 - Tue Mar 28 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 84467
- $699.00
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 - Mar 28 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 104 |
| Jan 10 - Mar 28 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Glen Elliott
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$699.00
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
-
Please email cstpts@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. This is a BYOD (bring your own device) course, participants must provide their own current model PC with an i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, 256 GB minimum storage and high-speed internet access. Course is 48 hours - 36 hours on campus and 12 hours asynchronous activities/labs. This class meets once per week for 3 hours on campus and requires an additional 1 hour per week asynchronously. The typical total commitment for this course is 6-8 hours each week. Attendance and group work are mandatory. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
CRN 81174
Duration
Wed Jan 11 - Wed Mar 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 81174
- $688.00
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11 - Mar 29 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
| Jan 11 - Mar 29 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Glen Elliott
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$688.00
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
-
Please email cstpts@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 48 hours - 36 hours synchronous online classes and 12 hours asynchronous activities/labs. This class meets once per week for 3 hours online and requires an additional 1 hour per week asynchronously. The typical total commitment for this course is 6-8 hours each week. Attendance and group work are mandatory. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
CRN 87371
Duration
Thu Jan 12 - Thu Mar 30 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 87371
- $699.00
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12 - Mar 30 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 645 |
| Jan 12 - Mar 30 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Glen Elliott
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$699.00
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
-
Please email cstpts@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 48 hours - 36 hours on campus and 12 hours asynchronous activities/labs. The class meets once per week for 3 hours on campus and requires an additional 1 hour per week asynchronously. The typical total commitment for this course is 6-8 hours each week. Attendance and group work are mandatory. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
CRN 89501
Duration
Mon Jan 09 - Mon Apr 03 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 89501
- $688.00
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Apr 03 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
| Jan 09 - Apr 03 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Edward Rubuliak
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$688.00
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
-
Please email cstpts@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 48 hours - 36 hours synchronous online classes and 12 hours asynchronous activities/labs. The class meets once per week for 3 hours online and requires an additional 1 hour per week asynchronously. The typical total commitment for this course is 6-8 hours each week. Attendance and group work are mandatory. Late registration is not permitted. No class on February 20 (Family Day).
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 87366
Duration
Thu Jan 12 - Thu Mar 30 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 87366
- $699.00
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12 - Mar 30 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby |
| Jan 12 - Mar 30 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$699.00
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
-
Please email cstpts@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. This is a BYOD (bring your own device) course, participants must provide their own current model PC with an i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, 256 GB minimum storage and high-speed internet access. Course is 48 hours - 36 hours on campus and 12 hours asynchronous activities/labs. The class meets once per week for 3 hours on campus and requires an additional 1 hour per week asynchronously. The typical total commitment for this course is 6-8 hours each week. Attendance and group work are mandatory. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain and use the various phases of the SDLC, (Software Development Life Cycle).
- Describe some of the key features in current trends in system development: RAD, RUP, Agile & BPM, Business Process Managemen abd cloud computing.
- Explain the term "Agile Software Development".
- Discover and define system requirements using the appropriate technique(s).
- Develop use case diagrams and scenario descriptions.
- Read, interpret and develop models that can be incorporated with Business Process Management.
- Explain how Use Case Modelling and WorkFlow Analysis work together to define functional system requirements.
- Develop a project schedule using PERT and GANTT charts.
- Construct a cost benefit analysis to determine the feasibility of a project.
- Identify and analyze the data entities and objects needed in a system using both Information Engineering and OO techniques with UML.
- Design a technical architecture system "blueprint".
- Design appropriate user interfaces following Human Engineering design principles.
- Identify the required integrity controls for inputs, outputs, data and processing.
- Describe implementation and support activities.
- Identify appropriate formats for system documentation.
- Prepare and present a system proposal.
Effective as of Fall 2022
Related Programs
Business Analysis and Systems Design (COMP 2831) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Project Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Agile Development
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Applied Data Analytics
Certificate Part-time
- Applied Database Administration and Design
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Applied Software Development (ASD)
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Applied Web Development
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Computer Systems
Certificate Part-time
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