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Succeeding as a Systems Analyst, Roles
Class 2
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First, some definitions Systems Development
Specifying in detail how the many components of the information system should be physically implemented.
Systems Analysis: Understanding and specifying in detail what the
information system should do. Systems Design:
Describing the analyzed system independent of any computer platform. This may include the design of screen shots, reports, and web sites.
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More definitions Systems Analyst:
The organizational role most responsible for the analysis and design of information systems.
Application Software: Computer software designed to
support organizational functions or processes. The analysis and design of which we will be covering in this course.
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Why are you here? To get a job Quarter million new systems
analyst jobs predicted before 2010.
Systems Analyst jobs will grow much faster than average through 2014 (see BLS handout for more information).
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Career Paths Network Analyst Database Analyst Technical Support Specialist Helpdesk Support Programmer Quality Assurance Specialist Web Designer Systems Analyst
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Roles in Systems Analysis & Design IS managers Programmers End Users Business Managers System Liaison Systems Analysts
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5 Skills for Systems Analysts Analytical Skills / Problem Solver Technical Skills Interpersonal Skills Business Skills Managerial Skills
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Analytical Skills - definitions System: collection of interrelated
components that function together to achieve some outcome
Information system: collection of interrelated components (application software programs) that collect, process, store, and provide as output the information needed to complete a business task.
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Analytical Skills 9 Characteristics of a system
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9 characteristics continued
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Another example
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What was the problem?
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More about Systems Benefits of System thinking Applying system thinking to
Information Systems
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Technical Skills General Skills
Tools
Techniques
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Technical Skills How do you get?
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Technical Skills How do you keep up-to-date?
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Technical Skills Make a list:
Are you up-to-date? Will you be ready for the job market?
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Interpersonal Skills Working alone and with a team
Different types of individuals Task-oriented, Maintenance-oriented,
Disrupters
Communication skills Interviewing, listening, and
questionnaires Written and oral presentations
Managing expectations
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Business Skills Systems analysts have broader
skills than computer scientists. What you need to know about your
organization:
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Business Skills Problem Identification
Problem Analyzing and Solving
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Managerial Skills Resource management Project management Risk management Change management
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Homework for Next Class List 3 attributes you have (based
on 5 talked about today) that would make you a desirable team member.