Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, 6th Global Edition

For courses in Systems Analysis and Design, Structured A clear presentation of information, organized around the systems development life cycle model This briefer version of the authors’ highly successful Modern System Analysis and Design is a clear presentation of information, organized around the systems development life cycle model. Designed for courses needing a streamlined approach to the material due to course duration, lab assignments, or special projects, it emphasizes current changes in systems analysis and design, and shows the concepts in action through illustrative fictional cases. Teaching and Learning Experience This text will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here’s how:

• Features a clear presentation of material which organizes both the chapters and the book around The Systems Development Life Cycle Model, providing students with a comprehensive format to follow.
• Provides the latest information in systems analysis and design
• Students see the concepts in action in three illustrative fictional cases

Table of Contents

PART I Foundations for Systems Development
Chapter 1 The Systems Development Environment
Chapter 2 The Sources of Software
Chapter 3 Managing the Information Systems Project

PART II Systems Planning and Selection
Chapter 4 Systems Planning and Selection

PART III Systems Analysis
Chapter 5 Determining System Requirements

PART IV Systems Design
Chapter 8 Designing the Human Interface
Chapter 9 Designing Databases

PART V Systems Implementati on and Operati on
Chapter 10 Systems Implementation and Operation

Appendix A Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
Appendix B Agile Methodologies