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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
$661.25 - $702.11 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below are five offerings of COMP 2831 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 38185
Duration
Mon Sep 11 - Mon Dec 11 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 38185
- $661.25
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Dec 11 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Frank Wegener
Course outline
Cost
$661.25
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 cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Students must provide their own current model Windows 11 capable 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. This course section is delivered online asynchronously with an optional 1-hour interactive synchronous Q&A/Review sessions (via Virtual Classroom) per week Monday at 1800-1900. The exams are synchronous and attendance is required on the scheduled dates and times: MIDTERM: Monday, October 23 at 1800-2100. FINAL: Monday, December 11 at 1800-2100. NOTE: Most students may have an average total time commitment of 14+ hours per week. Participation in class and in the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. Late registration is not permitted. Q&A in session October 2 (Truth & Reconciliation). No Q&A October 9 (Thanksgiving) and November 13 (Remembrance Day). This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment (if eligible).
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 38657
Duration
Mon Sep 11 - Mon Dec 11 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 38657
- $661.25
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Dec 11 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
| Sep 11 - Dec 11 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Edward Rubuliak
Course outline
Cost
$661.25
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 cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Students must provide their own current model Windows 11 capable 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. NOTE: This course is 48 contact hours and students may have a total time commitment of 14 hours per week. Class meets once per week synchronously online for 3 hours, with a mandatory additional 1 hour per week for asynchronous activities/labs, etc. There is an expectation of 10+ hours homework outside of class each week on average. Attendance, participation in class and in the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. Late registration is not permitted. Class in session October 2 (Truth & Reconciliation). No class October 9 (Thanksgiving) and November 13 (Remembrance Day). This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment (if eligible).
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 38186
Duration
Wed Sep 13 - Wed Nov 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 38186
- $661.25
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13 - Nov 29 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
| Sep 13 - Nov 29 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Glen Elliott
Course outline
Cost
$661.25
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 cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Students must provide their own current model Windows 11 capable 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. NOTE: This course is 48 contact hours and students may have a total time commitment of 14 hours per week. Class meets once per week synchronously online for 3 hours, with a mandatory additional 1 hour per week for asynchronous activities/labs, etc. There is an expectation of 10+ hours homework outside of class each week on average. Attendance, participation in class and in the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. Late registration is not permitted. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment (if eligible).
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 46254
Duration
Thu Sep 14 - Thu Nov 30 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 46254
- $688.36
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 - Nov 30 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown DTC |
| Sep 14 - Nov 30 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$688.36
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
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Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. This is a BYOD course. Students must provide their own current model Windows 11 capable 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. NOTE: This course is 48 contact hours and students may have a total time commitment of 14 hours per week. Class meets once per week on campus for 3 hours, with a mandatory additional 1 hour per week online for asynchronous activities/labs, etc. There is an expectation of 10+ hours homework outside of class each week on average. Attendance, participation in class and in the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. Late registration is not permitted. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment (if eligible).
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 47001
Duration
Thu Sep 21 - Thu Dec 07 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 47001
- $702.11
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21 - Dec 07 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 104 |
| Sep 21 - Dec 07 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Glen Elliott
Course outline
Cost
$702.11
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
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Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. This is a BYOD course. Students must provide their own current model Windows 11 capable 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. NOTE: This course is 48 contact hours and students may have a total time commitment of 14 hours per week. Class meets once per week on campus for 3 hours, with a mandatory additional 1 hour per week online for asynchronous activities/labs, etc. There is an expectation of 10+ hours homework outside of class each week on average. Attendance, participation in class and in the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. Late registration is not permitted. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment (if eligible). The start and end dates have been changed from Sep 14 – Nov 30 to Sep 21 – Dec 07.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term, 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 Management and 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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