Week 12
1. What are the skills and knowledge that a good systems analyst requires?
A good system analyst should require the following skills:
Communication skill: Ability to communicate with clients and coworkers is a very important step for a systems analysis to success on the job.
Work independently: Most of the time, systems analysis need to work at home or outside of office to finish up the projects. Strong independent worker will ensure the completion and quality of the projects.
Knowledge of technology: Technology changes so quickly that there is almost a major improvement in technology every month. Ability to follow up new technology is also one of the most important skills that a system analysis must have
2. How has your answer to question 1 this week changed from your post in response to this same question when it was asked in Week 2?
Yes, it is changed. The answer is changed because in week one I had expressed few things but now I feel, I have clearer picture of the system analyst than before.
3. How well did your actual study for the course this term match the study schedule outlined in the Gantt chart you prepared in week 3?
Yes it matched but only a few delays in few weeks.
4. If you were in charge of this course next term, what changes would you make to improve the course? Why?
System Development Overview basically emphasises on the practical approach of learning System Analysis and Design using a range of traditional development with current technologies. This overview describes the System Development Life Cycle i.e. SDLC, this is divided into 5 phases i.e. Analysis, Planning, Designing, Implementation and lastly the Operation and Support. In addition to this it even explains the Analysis of toolkit which highlights the importance of economic analysis, communication, and project planning skills across the phases of SDLC. It even explains the alternate development methodologies for developing new information system. This helps in understanding of how the IT arena supports operational and business requirements in present cutting-edge world and competitive environment. It gives clear overview of how to solve problems and how the analysts communicate with users, management, other employees and IT professionals in a business organization.
I would have not made any changes as I feel the course is well planned.
