Introduction to Information Systems Subject

Information Systems (IS) subject in the certificate level of BCS Higher Education Qualifications (HEQ) exams is the most easiest subject to pass. But there are lots of things to read and memorize rather than practicing. Most of this subject consists of theory parts.

Information Systems subject discuss about software systems, processes and methods involve in developing a software system, management of information, how an information system used in an organization, different kinds of organizations and their structures, etc. In the certificate level, it only discuss briefly about these different aspects. So, it is not hard to get a pass mark for the Information Systems subject.

The syllabus of Information Systems subject mainly consists of three parts;

1. System Analysis & Design
2. Data Management
3. Organizations

Systems Analysis & Design section discusses about the process of creating an information system (software system) in an organization. This includes software development process, analysis, testing, ad implementing of an information system.

Data Management section discusses about managing of information in an organization. This includes file processing, logical database design, data protection, file organization, etc.

Organizations section is about the structure and management of an organization and how information systems are used in an organization. This includes classification of organizations, organization structures, management and quality assurance.

We will be discussing on these areas in future posts.