[CPE-CIS-1] CIS 3101- Management Information Systems

The aim of this course is to:

• develop an understanding of typical business systems and the data that flows
  between people and sub systems.
• develop an awareness of the reasons for and the role of an analyst coming
  into such an organization.
• explore the nature and importance of information gathering and
  requirements analysis
• develop an understanding of information gathering and requirements
  analysis methods and suitability.
• recognise the importance and nature of modelling techniques used by
  industry (UML).

Learning Outcomes:

1. Discuss the nature and function of a range of contemporary business
   systems.
2. Identify reasons for an analyst coming into such an organization.
3. Understand the need for, and nature of information gathering and
   requirements analysis.
4. Use appropriate information gathering and requirements analysis methods
   to help solve a business problem.
5. Use the language of systems analysis.
6. Understand the importance and concept of modelling data and processes
   and be able to interpret and discuss basic UML models.