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
Cost
$553.57
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are two offerings of FMGT 2701 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 68855
Duration
Sat Apr 08 - Sat Jun 24 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 68855
- $553.57
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
| May 20 | Sat | 13:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 107 |
| Jun 24 | Sat | 13:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 107 |
Instructor
Juan Azmitia
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Credits
3
Cost
$553.57
Important information
-
Exams will be held IN PERSON at the Burnaby Campus. Further details will be released in the near future. This course is asynchronous, but not self-paced. Students must complete the assignments as shown on the course schedule. Please email 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.
CRN 68605
Duration
Sat Jun 03 - Sat Aug 19 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 68605
- $553.57
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 03 - Aug 19 | N/A | N/A | Online |
| Jul 08 | Sat | 13:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 107 |
| Aug 19 | Sat | 13:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 107 |
Instructor
Juan Azmitia
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Credits
3
Cost
$553.57
Important information
-
Exams will be held IN PERSON at the Burnaby Campus. Further details will be released in the near future. This course is asynchronous, but not self-paced. Students must complete the assignments as shown on the course schedule. Please email 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:
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Diploma Full-time
- Accounting
Diploma Part-time
- Computerized Accounting
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Finance
Diploma Full-time
- Finance
Diploma Part-time
- Financial Management (Finance Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Planning
Diploma Part-time
- Financial Planning
Diploma Full-time
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