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Management Information Systems FMGT 2701

Financial Management Course

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

Spring/Summer 2024

Below are two offerings of FMGT 2701 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 68855

Duration

Sat Apr 13 - Sat Jun 29 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 68855
  • Domestic fees $578.79
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 13 - Jun 29 N/A N/A Online
May 25 Sat 13:00 - 15:00 Burnaby SE06 Rm. 107
Jun 29 Sat 13:00 - 15:00 Burnaby SE06 Rm. 107
Instructor

Juan Azmitia

Course outline

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Credits

3

Domestic fees

$578.79

Important information
  1. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. 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

In Progress and Full

This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 68605

Duration

Sat Jun 01 - Sat Aug 17 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 68605
  • Domestic fees $578.79
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jun 01 - Aug 17 N/A N/A Online
Jul 06 Sat 13:00 - 15:00 Burnaby SE06 Rm. 107
Aug 17 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
  1. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. 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 back next term 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:

  • Indicates programs accepting international students.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Business + Media

  1. Accounting
    Diploma Full-time
  2. Accounting
    Diploma Part-time
  3. Computerized Accounting
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  4. Finance
    Diploma Part-time
  5. Financial Management (Finance Option)
    Certificate Part-time
  6. Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)
    Certificate Part-time
  7. Financial Planning
    Diploma Full-time
  8. Financial Planning
    Diploma Part-time

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