Systems Analysis

SYSTEMS ANALYSIS.

PERSONNEL INVOLVED.

BUSINESS ANALYSIS

UNDERSTANDING THE EXISTING SYSTEM

Interviews - Observation - Performing the work - Study the existing documentation - Questionnaires - Visits to other organisations.

DOCUMENTING THE CURRENT SYSTEM.

Data flow diagrams - Defining the problem areas - Identifying new requirements - Looking for possible solutions.

THE SYSTEMS PROPOSAL.

SYSTEMS DESIGN.

OUTPUT DESIGN.

Hard copy - Terminals - Microfilm - Data Charts & Dictionaries.

INPUT DESIGN

Input form design - File design.

THE OVER-ALL SYSTEMS DESIGN

Flowcharts - Hierarchy Charts - Menu Charts - The Design Proposal

COST / BENEFIT ANALYSIS.

PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS

CONTROLS

Control techniques for masterfile maintenance, transaction processing, and reports.

IMPLEMENTATION.

FEES at 1^st January, 2001.

FEES at 1^st January, 2002.

R1999 (No VAT)

GENERAL

This is a lecture cum workshop type course and is run on an ad hoc basis. Times of attendance are by arrangement and the elapsed time is approximately 48 hours.

For further information, contact Pat or Syd Forder

Tel: +27 21 425 2888 or e-mail: info@bps.org.za