Software Requirements Analysis

This course is an introduction to the skills needed for effective software requirements analysis. Topics include: the importance of high-quality requirements for success in software development, acquisition, integration and maintenance; requirements analysis within iterative and non-iterative development methodologies; essential analyst mindset and skills; requirements elicitation; stakeholder collaboration; managing system scope versus project scope; functional and non-functional requirements; data and process modeling techniques; producing and using requirements deliverables; and requirements quality and validation.

Instructor: Andrew McAllister (please contact the instructor if you need an up-to-date syllabus)
Prerequisite: Graduate-level students or permission of the instructor

Why take this course?

• This course is specifically intended to help prepare Computer Science Masters and PhD students to join the IT industry.
• The skills taught in this course apply to a wide variety of software-related activities commonly undertaken by IT professionals, including development of new functionality, system upgrades, as well as evaluation, acquisition and customization of off-the-shelf products.
• The emphasis of this course is on practical, widely-used skills and techniques.

Course details

Students have six months from the registration date to complete the course. All course exams and/or assignments must be completed by the designated end date.

Assignments and examinations

• 6 x Assignments (30%)
• 2 x Exams (invigilated, 70%)

Fees and payments

There is a $150 non-refundable/non-transferable online fee per course in addition to applicable tuition & fees. Learn more about tuition and fees and methods of payment.