- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
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
$578.79
Course offerings
Winter 2024
Below are two offerings of FMGT 2701 for the Winter 2024 term.
CRN 83286
Duration
Wed Jan 10 - Wed Mar 27 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 83286
- Domestic fees $578.79International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 - Mar 27 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 102 |
Instructor
Ben Whitney
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Credits
3
Domestic fees
$578.79
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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This course cannot be used for CPA equivalence. A working knowledge of Access is beneficial, although not mandatory. This is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) course. Students are required to use their own laptop during class time. Computing requirements for the School of Business and Media can be found here: www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf. Information about student discounts on technology products can be found here: www.bcit.ca/it-services/student-discounts/. A desktop computer is not suitable for this course.
Status
CRN 90366
Duration
Sat Jan 13 - Sat Mar 30 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 90366
- Domestic fees $578.79International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13 - Mar 30 | N/A | N/A | Online |
| Feb 17 | Sat | 13:00 - 15:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 107 |
| Mar 30 | Sat | 13:00 - 15:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 107 |
Instructor
Juan Azmitia
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Credits
3
Domestic fees
$578.79
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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This course cannot be used for CPA equivalence. Exams will be held IN PERSON at the Burnaby campus as noted above. 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
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
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:
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Diploma Full-time
- Accounting
Diploma Part-time
- Computerized Accounting
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Finance
Diploma Part-time
- Financial Management (Finance Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Planning
Diploma Full-time
- Financial Planning
Diploma Part-time
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