Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Computer Science and Mathematics

Learning Methods

Lecture

Practical

Module Offerings

6109COMP-SEP-CTY

Aims

To integrate and extend previous learning and experience in systems investigation and development. To develop competence in the investigation and design of complex or large scale business and IT systems. To develop a broad repertoire of investigation techniques.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Apply a range of methodologies and specialist techniques to practical systems problems.
2.
Appraise and apply modern business management analysis and design techniques.
3.
Critically evaluate the appropriateness of alternative methodologies techniques according to the situation.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:General Systems Theory and Systems Science Systems Dynamics Managerial Cybernetics and the Viable System Model Systems Thinking Business Process Re-Engineering to Business Process Management Business Analytics System and Software Evolution
Module Overview:
This module will integrate and extend previous learning and experience in systems investigation and development to develop competence in the investigation and design of complex or large scale business and IT systems.
Additional Information:This module seeks to provide students with a toolkit of practical systems analysis and design techniques and approaches that can be selectively drawn upon depending on circumstances. The presentation of the various methods is couched in philosophical approaches that underpin those methods. This allows students not only to use such techniques but also to understand why the technique is appropriate in a given circumstance.

Assessments

Centralised Exam

Centralised Exam