There are many work fronts that IT (Information Technology) students can follow. We have seen here on the blog how many career possibilities around Information Technology exist and what training is sought by each person, according to their objective, time and available resources.

Today we are going to understand what is studied in systems analysis and development.

What is systems development?

As we’ve talked about here in other posts, the area of systems development keeps growing, following the social demands for innovative and technological solutions for everyday life.

Systems development is precisely the area that is concerned with creating computerized solutions, intelligently manipulating data, in order to build programs, software or digital applications.

Many may think that systems analysis and development is difficult. But is it really?

What does system development do?

Developing a system is not as difficult as it sounds. It is complex, as there are different professionals involved, each with their own expertise, as there are several steps to reach the desired product.

It is necessary so that information systems can be developed to efficiently perform, in terms of cost and performance, the function for which they were created.

Where can I work as a systems analyst?

Although there is a concentration of opportunities in technology and telecommunications companies, companies from all segments may need the labor of a systems analyst, just wanting or needing a computerized system, its development or maintenance.

There is also a great demand abroad for professionals with this training to work remotely, since organizations manage to hire Brazilian professionals independently, without difficulties.

System analysts must possess the following characteristics.

If you’re thinking of going into this area, know that you need to keep up to date with new technologies, applications, operating environments and programming languages.

Companies are also looking for analysts who have a basic understanding of their business, as this experience can add to the project, in addition to their own skills in analyzing and developing systems.

For this purpose, the person interested in working with this can look for a course on systems analysis and development, with an average duration of 2 to 3 years, and which already includes concepts related to information systems, programming and modeling, as well as notions of entrepreneurship.

In addition to being curious about technology, having an easiness in mathematics is also important for those who want to start this career, due to subjects such as probability, statistics and algorithms, which are part of the training in the area.

What is studied in systems analysis?

The systems analysis and development curriculum have a very diverse content.

The exact sciences disciplines are in the majority, and there are subjects directly related to programming, but without leaving aside the study of both computer hardware and software.

Let’s see what directions are found in the subjects that make up the curriculum of this course:

1. Database

Data analysis and processing is fundamental to the day-to-day of an analyst.

During their training, the person will be trained to create and manage a database, in addition to developing methods to manipulate and protect information in the safest way.

Therefore, this means also thinking about access control to environments.

2. web software

One of the most important subjects, the study of web software will address the development of programs, through the writing of codes, within a specific programming language.

It’s not necessary to know them all, but knowing the main ones is a great start; they are: Java, JavaScript, C#, Python and PHP.

3. Programming logic

Programming logic is a way of thinking about how to perform an action in an organized and well-defined way. In the discipline of programming logic, the student will learn ways to design algorithms, sequences of actions that follow a certain order in order to reach a solution to a problem.

4. Computer network

Another important discipline of the grid is that of computer networking fundamentals.

The student will learn everything about secure data transfer between networks, their types and means of transmission, as well as specific knowledge about connection between local and autonomous networks.

5. Software Security practices

As already mentioned, security should be a constant concern of the professional who handles confidential information at all times

In this course, the person will understand a little more about such responsibility and will learn to deal with data protection, such as user passwords, for example, in addition to notions of encryption and security policies for software.