NCV SG Systems Analysis L3
NCV SG Systems Analysis L3
SUBJECT GUIDELINES
September 2007
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN – LEVEL 3
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
1 DURATION AND TUITION TIME
2 SUBJECT LEVEL FOCUS
3 ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Internal assessment
3.2 External assessment
4 WEIGHTED VALUES OF TOPICS
5 CALCULATION OF FINAL MARK
6 PASS REQUIREMENTS
7 SUBJECT AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
7.1 Concepts associated with systems analysis and development
7.2 Data processing, IT, business support and control systems.
7.3 Information systems departments in business organisations.
7.4 Acquisition of computer technology.
7.5 Information systems planning and strategy
7.6 Preliminary investigation in a systems development life cycle (SDLC).
8 RESOURCE NEEDS FOR THE TEACHING OF SYSTEMS ANALYSIS & DESIGN LEVEL 3
8.1 Physical resources
8.2 Human resources
8.3 Other resources
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INTRODUCTION
C. The link between the Systems Analysis and Design Learning Outcomes and the critical and
developmental outcomes
The leaner will be able to identify and solve problems, collect, analyse, organise, critically evaluate
information that is related to information systems. The student will also be able to demonstrate an
understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing problem solving contexts do not exist
in isolation.
D. Factors that contribute to achieving the Systems Analysis and Design Learning Outcomes
• The ability to think logically and analytically, as well as holistically and laterally; and
• Be able to transfer skills from familiar to unfamiliar situations
• Keen powers of observation
• Meticulous
• Interest in computers and related topics
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3 ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
• Some examples of practical assessments include, but are not limited to:
Presentations (lectures, demonstrations, group discussions and activities, practical work, observation,
role play, self activity, judging and evaluation)
Use of aids
Exhibitions
Visits
Guest speaker presentations
Research
Task performance in a simulated/structured environment
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All marks are systematically processed and accurately recorded to be available as hard copy evidence for,
amongst others, purposes of moderation and verification, as well as for purposes of reporting.
6 PASS REQUIREMENTS
The student must obtain at least fifty (50) percent in ICASS and fifty (50) percent in the examination.
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7.2 Topic 2: Data processing, IT, business support and control systems.
7.2.2 Subject Outcome 2: Explain the difference between accounting systems and total information
systems.
Learning Outcomes
The student should be able to:
• Explain the term accounting system.
• Explain the term accounting information systems (AIS).
• Explain the term total information system.
7.2.3 Subject Outcome 3: Explain the different support systems within a business organisation.
Learning Outcomes
The student should be able to:
• Describe the term transaction support system.
• Explain the purpose of an operational support system.
• Explain the purpose of office automation systems (OAS).
• Identify different support systems supporting management information systems (MIS).
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7.2.4 Subject Outcome 4: Describe the different control systems within an organisation.
Learning Outcomes
The student should be able to:
• Explain the primary objective of control within an organisation.
• Identify the broad purposes of control and security systems.
• Identify control systems within an organisation.
7.3.1 Subject Outcome 1: Describe the role of information system (IS) departments in organisations
Learning Outcomes
The student should be able to:
• Identify the roles that are typically found in an IS department.
• Identify the purposes of each role and outline their tasks.
• Compare the tasks of each role.
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7.5.1 Subject Outcome 1: Describe the factors that influence the complexity of information systems
planning.
Learning Outcomes
The student should be able to:
• Identify and describe different company and system portfolios.
• Distinguish between planning simple and complex environments.
• Identify factors that influence the complexity of information systems planning.
7.5.2 Subject Outcome 2: Describe theoretical frameworks that assist in information systems planning.
Learning Outcomes
• Explain how properties of an organisation influence the strategic planning for information systems.
• Explain how using information systems in organisations can lead to a competitive advantage.
• Explain positional analysis.
• Explain the stages of development in terms of management control.
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8 RESOURCE NEEDS FOR THE TEACHING OF SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN LEVEL 3
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