Systems Analysis and Design: An Object-Oriented Approach with UML by Alan Dennis, Barbara Haley Wixom, and David Tegarden is an English-language textbook that focuses on systems within higher education. This learning resource thoroughly covers the process of systems analysis and design using a practical and structured approach.
The book guides students step by step through planning, designing, analyzing, and implementing information systems. With examples, clear explanations, and practice exercises, it connects to the day-to-day work of systems analysts. The sixth edition has been updated with current methods and techniques and covers essential components such as project management, analysis and design modeling, building, installing, and operating systems. An ongoing case study about a fictional healthcare company makes the applicability of analysis and design concrete.
This reference work aligns in content with topics such as systems analysis, software development, and systems engineering. It is suitable for programs in computing, information science, and related fields.