ISMG 3600 - System Strategy, Architecture and Design

This course is designed to provide the understanding of current concepts related to information systems development in an organizational context. It emphasizes the interactive nature of the analysis and design process. Topics include: requirements analysis, model based analysis and design; evaluating outsourcing, COTS and other systems acquisition options; and quality, six-sigma, and ethics in design. New concepts such as agile modeling and extreme programming are covered. Prereq: ISMG 2050 with a grade of C- or higher or department approved equivalent transfer credit (may need 1-credit ISMG 2075 as supplement). Coreq: ISMG 3500. As a corequisite, ISMG 3500 can be taken concurrently or completed prior. If completed prior, must earn a D- or higher. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3