- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive overview and the relevance of management information systems in the accounting sector. Students will gain capabilities that will enable them to analyze information systems within the framework of modern business environments. In addition, the course will examine management information systems and different technologies as enablers and facilitators of business strategy. Different systems, methods, and digital tools will be discussed to set and control performance and improve managerial decision-making. This course meets the requirements set by the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Competency Map.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$602.86
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify management information systems concepts
- Explain how to present information to optimize the decision making process
- Describe the value of information and information systems to organizations
- Categorize different types of systems organizations need to provide information to meet business objectives
- Discuss the importance of quality of information for decision making
- Evaluate infrastructure and architecture of management information systems
- Explain the phases of the system development life cycle
- Describe methods of securing information systems to prevent and control risks
Effective as of Winter 2021
Related Programs
Management Information Systems (FMGT 2701) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Diploma Full-time
- Accounting
Diploma Part-time
- Computerized Accounting
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Financial Management (Finance Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Payroll Administration
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below are two offerings of FMGT 2701 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 89570
Dates
Jan 10 - Mar 28 Loading
- CRN 89570
- $602.86 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Juan Azmitia
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- The following dates will be HELD IN-PERSON at the Burnaby Campus. Midterm: Saturday, February 14th (15:30 – 17:30) and Final: Saturday, March 28th (15:30-17:30). This course is asynchronous, but not self-paced. Students must complete the assignments as shown on the course schedule. Please e-mail any questions regarding this section to FMGT_Online@bcit.ca.
Status
CRN 90366
Dates
Jan 10 - Mar 28 Loading
- CRN 90366
- $602.86 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Juan Azmitia
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- The following dates will be HELD IN-PERSON at the Burnaby Campus and are MANDATORY. Midterm: Saturday, February 14, 2026 (13:00 to 15:00) and Final: Saturday, March 28, 2026 (13:00 to 15:00) This course is asynchronous, but not self-paced. Students must complete the assignments as shown on the course schedule. Please e-mail any questions regarding this section to FMGT_Online@bcit.ca.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.