F21IF - Information Systems Methodologies

Course leader(s):

Jenny Coady (Edinburgh, September)
Fadi Alhaddadin (Dubai, September)

Aims

This module explores a range of issues concerning advanced contemporary methodological approaches to information systems development. The aim is to enable students to develop critical faculties and techniques in relation to the selection and application of these methodological approaches.

Syllabus

1. General Systems Principles (1.1 There is a growing requirement in industry for engineers and scientists with good and appropriate analytical skills when considering the development and evolution of systems, in particular information systems. This module develops further the knowledge and skills students should have already gained in the Information Systems and Software Engineering modules in topics such as those listed.)

2. Systems Classification and Taxonomy Models

3. Information Systems Life Cycle and Functions

4. Paradigmatic Approach to Methodology Classification

5. Framework for Analysis and Comparison of Methodologies (NIMSAD & Fitzgerald’s)

6. Process Improvement Models

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, students should be able to do the following:

appraise between diverse approaches to gathering requirements and systems development for modern systems design.
evaluate methodologies for use in organisations using standardised Frameworks.
compare and contrast methods for systems development to prepare most relevant systems for modern organisations.
evaluate the ways in which Information Systems are developed, including a range of established techniques of enquiry or research methodologies, to assess the appropriateness of use.
formulate arguments including the use of academic literature in the field through written and presentation form.

Further details

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SCQF Level: 11

Credits: 15