Modern.Systems.Analysis.and.Design.8th.Edition.0134204921

For Structured Systems Analysis and Design courses. Help Readers Become Effective Systems Analysts Using a professionally-oriented approach, Modern Systems Analysis and Design covers the concepts, skills, and techniques essential for systems analysts to successfully develop information systems. The Eighth Edition examines the role, responsibilities, and mindset of systems analysts and project managers. It also looks at the methods and principles of systems development, including the systems development life cycle (SDLC) tool as a strong conceptual and systematic framework. Valuing the practical over the technical, the authors have developed a text that prepares readers to become effective systems analysts in the field. Table of Contents Part One Foundations for Systems Development Chapter 1 The Systems Development Environment Chapter 2 The Origins of Software Chapter 3 Managing the Information Systems Project Part Two Planning Chapter 4 Identifying and Selecting Systems Development Projects Chapter 5 Initiating and Planning Systems Development Projects Part Three Analysis Chapter 6 Determining System Requirements Chapter 7 Structuring System Process Requirements Chapter 8 Structuring System Data Requirements Part Four Design Chapter 9 Designing Databases Chapter 10 Designing Forms and Reports Chapter 11 Designing Interfaces and Dialogues Chapter 12 Designing Distributed and Internet Systems Part Five Implementation and Maintenance Chapter 13 System Implementation Chapter 14 Maintaining Information Systems