Module Descriptors
FURTHER TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR MODELLING (BLENDED LEARNING)
COIS51096
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Daniel Campbell
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 26.5
Independent Study Hours: 123.5
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- In class test - 1.5 hours weighted at 40%
- A written Report (2000) weighted at 60%
Module Details
Module Resources
You will need access to these resources:
The VLE
An ICT Workplace environment. A Work-Based Learning Agreement will be completed for this module to ensure that the student will have access to the required resources in the workplace.
The Internet and office software
Staffordshire University has subscriptions to electronic book services such as Safari Tech Books, Ebrary and Netlibrary. There are titles in each of the collections that will support students studying this module.
Modelling tools such as QSEE Superlite
The VLE
An ICT Workplace environment. A Work-Based Learning Agreement will be completed for this module to ensure that the student will have access to the required resources in the workplace.
The Internet and office software
Staffordshire University has subscriptions to electronic book services such as Safari Tech Books, Ebrary and Netlibrary. There are titles in each of the collections that will support students studying this module.
Modelling tools such as QSEE Superlite
Module Learning Strategies
Module Launch (15 hours)
There will be a module launch during which 15 hours of face to face contact will be devoted to undertaking tasks which are designed to provide useful insights into the module content and purpose.
Guided Learning (11 hours)
A module tutor who is part of the teaching team of the module will be allocated to you and you will meet them during the launch. Following the launch, there will be some materials on the VLE which are designed to guide your learning. Additionally, there will be at least one hour per week of contact time for the eleven weeks following the launch. This will be used for learning guided led by your module tutor. It will be a face to face presentation if you are on day release. For online learners it will be flipped classroom approach with group (up to 20) seminars.
Reviews:
• Tutorial reviews for online learners (0.5 hour per student)
Online learners will have 2 tutorial sessions with their module tutor during the course of the module. These will be individual or small group sessions during which your module tutor will be able to answer any queries that you have regarding module work. The review weeks are listed in the module handbook and mentors will be invited to join the call and provide feedback.
• Tutorial sessions for day release learners (at least 0.5 hours per student)
There will scheduled tutorial sessions (up to 20 students) during the 11 weeks following the launch which will take the place of the tutorial reviews for day release students
Independent learning (123.5 hours)
The module leader will provide resources through the virtual learning environment which will include videos and presentations as well as links to useful websites. Other academic learning will be achieved through reading around the subject area. Module tutors will suggest useful texts, though many others will be suitable and can be found in our e-library. If you require help understanding any of the concepts, you may contact your module tutor for assistance.
Part of your independent learning will take place in your workplace under the guidance of your mentor. You will complete a work-based learning agreement to ensure that arrangements are in place at your workplace to facilitate this work-based learning. You are encouraged to endeavour to apply your growing academic knowledge to improve your work practice and to reflect on your work-based experiences to improve your learning.
You will be required to complete assignment work during independent learning time. Assignment work for a 15 credit module at level 5 should take around 60 hours to complete
Additional help with learning
You will have access to the departmental librarian. As a student, you are more than welcome to visit the university at any time and to use the resources. During time at the university, you may arrange to meet your module tutor or academic coach for additional help
There will be a module launch during which 15 hours of face to face contact will be devoted to undertaking tasks which are designed to provide useful insights into the module content and purpose.
Guided Learning (11 hours)
A module tutor who is part of the teaching team of the module will be allocated to you and you will meet them during the launch. Following the launch, there will be some materials on the VLE which are designed to guide your learning. Additionally, there will be at least one hour per week of contact time for the eleven weeks following the launch. This will be used for learning guided led by your module tutor. It will be a face to face presentation if you are on day release. For online learners it will be flipped classroom approach with group (up to 20) seminars.
Reviews:
• Tutorial reviews for online learners (0.5 hour per student)
Online learners will have 2 tutorial sessions with their module tutor during the course of the module. These will be individual or small group sessions during which your module tutor will be able to answer any queries that you have regarding module work. The review weeks are listed in the module handbook and mentors will be invited to join the call and provide feedback.
• Tutorial sessions for day release learners (at least 0.5 hours per student)
There will scheduled tutorial sessions (up to 20 students) during the 11 weeks following the launch which will take the place of the tutorial reviews for day release students
Independent learning (123.5 hours)
The module leader will provide resources through the virtual learning environment which will include videos and presentations as well as links to useful websites. Other academic learning will be achieved through reading around the subject area. Module tutors will suggest useful texts, though many others will be suitable and can be found in our e-library. If you require help understanding any of the concepts, you may contact your module tutor for assistance.
Part of your independent learning will take place in your workplace under the guidance of your mentor. You will complete a work-based learning agreement to ensure that arrangements are in place at your workplace to facilitate this work-based learning. You are encouraged to endeavour to apply your growing academic knowledge to improve your work practice and to reflect on your work-based experiences to improve your learning.
You will be required to complete assignment work during independent learning time. Assignment work for a 15 credit module at level 5 should take around 60 hours to complete
Additional help with learning
You will have access to the departmental librarian. As a student, you are more than welcome to visit the university at any time and to use the resources. During time at the university, you may arrange to meet your module tutor or academic coach for additional help
Module Indicative Content
Students will be presented with various modelling tools to enable them to understand the differences and similarities and be able to select the most appropriate tool for a given problem.
BPMN 2.0 standards
DFD, ERD and ELH models
UML modelling (use case, sequence diagrams, class diagrams, etc)
Soft Systems Modelling (rich pictures, CATWOE)
BPMN 2.0 standards
DFD, ERD and ELH models
UML modelling (use case, sequence diagrams, class diagrams, etc)
Soft Systems Modelling (rich pictures, CATWOE)
Module Additional Assessment Details
IN CLASS TEST Weighted at 40%, Learning Outcome 1
- will test knowledge of different modelling techniques (1.5 hour)
COURSEWORK Weighted at 60%. Learning Outcome 2
- A Written Report (2000 words) which will demonstrate understanding of when, where and how various techniques might be useful to a Business Analyst
- will test knowledge of different modelling techniques (1.5 hour)
COURSEWORK Weighted at 60%. Learning Outcome 2
- A Written Report (2000 words) which will demonstrate understanding of when, where and how various techniques might be useful to a Business Analyst
Module Texts
Paul, D. 2014, Business analysis, 3rd edn, BCS, Swindon. ISBN: 178017277x; 9781780172774.
Cadle, J., Paul, D., and Turner, P. (2014) Business Analysis Techniques: 99 Essential Tools for Success. 2nd Edition. BCS, Swindon. ISBN 1906124236
Cadle, J., Paul, D., and Turner, P. (2014) Business Analysis Techniques: 99 Essential Tools for Success. 2nd Edition. BCS, Swindon. ISBN 1906124236
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of Business Analysis and Computer Systems Development (or Similar)
Module Learning Outcomes
1) DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF DIFFERENT TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES USEFUL FOR A BUSINESS ANALYST
Knowledge & Understanding
Learning
2) EVALUATE DIFFERENT TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES TO UNDERSTAND HOW THEY CAN BE USEFULLY APPLIED BY THE BUSINESS ANALYST
Knowledge and Understanding
Evaluation
Application
Communication
Knowledge & Understanding
Learning
2) EVALUATE DIFFERENT TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES TO UNDERSTAND HOW THEY CAN BE USEFULLY APPLIED BY THE BUSINESS ANALYST
Knowledge and Understanding
Evaluation
Application
Communication