Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

The candidate:

• Has knowledge of key models, methods and techniques for the modification and development of information systems (IS) with an emphasis on agile methods
• Has skills in planning and implementing development of information systems
• Has an understanding of the factors affecting system development processes, such as legal and organisational aspects and technological development
• Is able to contribute to efficient organisation, implementation and improvement of system development processes
• Has an understanding of the characteristics of the various models and methods
• Has knowledge of how information systems can be used in organisations, and is familiar with important aspects of the work involved in evaluating, acquiring and developing computer-based information systems

Course Description

• Developing models for systems with an emphasis on agile methods
• System development process, process models, methods and techniques for system description, system specification, analysis, design of information systems (IS)
• Object-oriented and structured, analytical and experimental, traditional and contemporary models and methods for system development, maintenance and development of IS
• Visual modelling and best practices
• Strategy and development philosophy for system development
• Quality assurance, testing, validation, verification, estimation, risk
• Configuration management and documentation
• Architecture and information security
• Law and ethics in system development
• User participation, communications
• Introduction to case tools for system development
• Project work and the conditions for system development

Teaching and Learning Methods

3-4 hours of lectures, exercises and supervision per week.

Assessment Methods

• Written examination, 4 hours, graded mark
• Work requirements, mandatory assignments that must be approved in order for the student to take the written examination

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean