Modern Systems Analysis and Design, Global Edition, 10th edition

Published by Pearson (13 September 2024) © 2024

  • Joseph S Valacich University of Arizona
  • Joey F. George Iowa State University
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Title overview

For courses in structured systems analysis and design.

Modern Systems Analysis and Design is a practical guide to the skills, methodologies, techniques and tools essential for systems analysts to develop information systems. The authors assume students have taken an intro course in computer systems and have designed programs in at least 1 programming language. Following the systems development life cycle, the text offers a conceptual, systematic framework while moving logically through topics and exercises.

The 10th Edition reflects systems development today with updated coverage of agile methodologies and current visuals, figures, tables and resources.

Table of contents

  • PART 1: FOUNDATIONS FOR SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
  • The Systems Development Environment
  • The Origins of Software
  • Managing the Information Systems Project
  • PART 2: PLANNING
  • Identifying and Selecting Systems Development Projects
  • Initiating and Planning Systems Development Projects
  • PART 3: ANALYSIS
  • Determining System Requirements
  • Structuring System Process Requirements
  • Structuring System Data Requirements
  • PART 4: SYSTEMS DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, AND MAINTENANCE
  • Designing Databases
  • Designing Forms and Reports
  • Designing Interfaces and Dialogues
  • System Implementation and Maintenance
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Glossary of Acronyms
  • Index

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