The aim of this course is to help students develop a solid understanding of how business information systems solutions are developed through the activities of systems planning, analysis, design, and implementation, i.e., SDLC. The course covers project planning, analysis of business systems, processes, and requirements; principles of user interface design; prototyping; communication skills. Students use software to model organisational data and business processes, and design and prototype IS solutions for real-world business problems. Although this course is not designed to make you into a professional business/systems analyst, our prior experience shows the skills gained in INFO223, alongside other INFO courses, have led to related employment opportunities. Along with other courses within a BCom degree, INFO223 will give you a good start in understanding the IS development process and provide you with useful skills for contributing to IS-related business projects, whether in a user role, as a business/systems analyst, or a project leader.