BZAN 4258 Systems Analysis and Design
This course is required for Information Systems concentrators. The course studies information systems (IS) development including requirements, analysis, design and implementation phases and workflows. We investigate the roles of systems analysts; serving as intermediaries between users, managers, and implementers; and helping each to understand the needs and problems of others. The student will learn about major methods and tools used in the systems development process. Please note that Database Systems and Applications (BZAN3257/CSCI1157) must be completed prior to taking this course. This course was formerly numbered: ISYS4258.
Course overview
- Department
- Business Analytics
- School
- CSOM
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall, Every Spring
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- BZAN2021 and either ISYS3257 or ISYS3350
Requirements fulfilled
- Business Analytics: Business Analytics elective options (Class of 2027 and beyond)
- General Management: Information Systems area (Current University Catalog; choose two areas and complete each area's criteria)
- Information Systems: Required Information Systems courses (Classes of 2027 and 2028; concentration ends after the Class of 2028)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.17 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.36 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Peter Sterpe | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 6 of 9 |
| Spring 2025 | Peter Sterpe | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 1–3 hrs/week | 9 of 12 |
| Fall 2024 | George Wyner | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 1–3 hrs/week | 13 of 15 |