Modern Systems Analysis and Design, 8th Edition

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