COMP 2831 - Business Analysis and Systems Design
Computer Systems Part-time Studies Course
School of Computing and Academic Studies
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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 computer information systems to industry standards. COMP 2831 continues the established Systems Analysis tradition and provides the foundation for all BCIT Computing development credentials. Students learn how to ask implicit questions, to create and document communication plans and to make better decisions prior to creating an information system. Beginning with an introduction to the SDLC, Software Development Life Cycle, students work in teams to initiate the system process, analyze problems, discover requirements and create a logical design. 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. Agile frameworks including XP, Extreme Programming, and SCRUM are also introduced. Students learn to work in groups to provide detailed written materials and make presentations of their designs. By the end of this course, successful participants will be able to use industry standard tools and methods to analyze, design, and implement information systems. This course is deemed equivalent to the full-time diploma courses COMP1712 and ACIT2831 Students who complete COMP 2831 will be prepared to move on to COMP 2833 Agile Software Development with Scrum and the Agile Development Associate Certificate.
Prerequisite(s)
COMP 1630 or COMP 1409 or equivalent knowledge, plus the ability to work in groups and to communicate in business English.
Credits
4.0
Cost
$673.06 - $696.45 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Spring/Summer 2020
Below are two offerings of this course for the Spring/Summer 2020 term.
CRN 66185
Duration
Fri May 01 - Fri Jul 24 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| May 01 - Jul 24 | Fri | 18:00 - 21:00 | DTC Online Delivery |
| May 01 - Jul 24 | Online |
Instructor
Frank Wegener
Course Outline
Cost
$673.06
Notes
- The start and end dates have been changed from April 17 - July 10 to May 01 – July 24. No class on May 18 (Victoria Day). Course is 48 hours - 36 in class and 12 online. This course consists of one face to face meeting each week, plus an online component and homework outside of class. Attendance and group work are mandatory. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
In Progress and Full
CRN 61083
Duration
Mon May 04 - Mon Jul 27 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| May 04 - Jul 27 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | BBY Online Delivery |
| May 04 - Jul 27 | Online |
Instructor
Frank Wegener
Course Outline
Cost
$681.63
Notes
- The start and end dates have been changed from April 20 - July 13 to May 04 – July 27. No class on May 15 (Victoria Day). Course is 48 hours - 36 in class and 12 online. This course consists of one face to face meeting each week, plus an online component and homework outside of class. Attendance and group work are mandatory. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
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.
In Progress
Fall 2020
Below are five offerings of this course for the Fall 2020 term.
CRN 42461
Duration
Tue Sep 15 - Tue Dec 01 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 15 - Dec 01 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | BBY Online Delivery |
| Sep 15 - Dec 01 | Online |
Instructor
Glen Elliott
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$696.45
Notes
- 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 in class and 12 online. This course consists of one face to face meeting each week, plus an online component and homework outside of class. Attendance and group work are mandatory. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
CRN 38186
Duration
Wed Sep 16 - Wed Dec 02 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 16 - Dec 02 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | BBY Online Delivery |
| Sep 16 - Dec 02 | Online |
Instructor
Glen Elliott
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$696.45
Notes
- 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 in class and 12 online. This course consists of one face to face meeting each week, plus an online component and homework outside of class. Attendance and group work are mandatory. Late registration is not permitted. Class is in session on November 11 (Remembrance Day).
Status
CRN 46254
Duration
Thu Sep 17 - Thu Dec 03 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 17 - Dec 03 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | DTC Online Delivery |
| Sep 17 - Dec 03 | Online |
Instructor
Glen Elliott
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$686.45
Notes
- 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 in class and 12 online. This course consists of one face to face meeting each week, plus an online component and homework outside of class. Attendance and group work are mandatory. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
1 seat remaining as of Jul 11, 2020 5:03 am (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 47001
Duration
Thu Sep 17 - Thu Dec 03 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 17 - Dec 03 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | BBY Online Delivery |
| Sep 17 - Dec 03 | Online |
Instructor
Phyllis Lo
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$696.45
Notes
- 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 in class and 12 online. This course consists of one face to face meeting each week, plus an online component and homework outside of class. Attendance and group work are mandatory. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
CRN 38185
Duration
Mon Sep 14 - Mon Dec 07 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 14 - Dec 07 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | BBY Online Delivery |
| Sep 14 - Dec 07 | Online |
Instructor
Frank Wegener
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$696.45
Notes
- 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 in class and 12 online. The class meets once per week for 3 hours face to face and requires an additional 1 hour per week online. Late registration is not permitted. No class on October 12 (Thanksgiving).
Status
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.
Full
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.
- 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 in a team environment.
Effective as of Fall 2017
Related Programs
COMP 2831 is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Project Management
Part-time Associate Certificate
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Agile Development
Part-time Associate Certificate - Applied Data Analytics
Part-time Certificate - Applied Database Administration and Design
Part-time Associate Certificate - Applied Software Development (ASD)
Part-time Associate Certificate - Applied Web Development
Part-time Associate Certificate - Computer Systems
Part-time Certificate
Books & Supplies
The BCIT bookstore carries textbooks, general reference books, software, and stationery. Please visit bcit.ca/bookstore for more information.
Spring/Summer 2020
Books for Spring/Summer 2020 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.
BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore
If you are taking this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore.
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| Cei Digital: Mindtap W Etext For Systems Analysis & Design, 11Th Ed (180 Days) | |
|---|---|
| Author | Tilley |
| Binding | Digital Version |
| ISBN | 978-1-30594-523-4 |
| Price | $105.50 |
| Choose One | |
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| Systems Analysis & Design | |
|---|---|
| Author | Tilley |
| Publisher | Cengage |
| Copyright | 2017 |
| Binding | Hardback |
| ISBN | 978-1-30549-460-2 |
| Price | $209.95 |
| Choose One | |
Fall 2020
Books for Fall 2020 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.
BCIT Burnaby Bookstore
If you are taking this course, but are not taking it through either Distance Education or Online Learning, nor at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Burnaby Bookstore.
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| Cei Digital: Mindtap W Etext For Systems Analysis & Design, 11Th Ed (180 Days) | |
|---|---|
| Author | Tilley |
| Binding | Digital Version |
| ISBN | 978-1-30594-523-4 |
| Price | $105.50 |
| Choose One | |
| Systems Analysis & Design | |
|---|---|
| Author | Tilley |
| Publisher | Cengage |
| Copyright | 2017 |
| Binding | Hardback |
| ISBN | 978-1-30549-460-2 |
| Price | $209.95 |
| Choose One | |
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