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
$615.42
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
- 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
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of FMGT 2701 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 48957
Dates
Sep 12 - Nov 28 Loading
- CRN 48957
- $615.42 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Juan Azmitia
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- The following dates will be HELD IN-PERSON at the Burnaby Campus. Midterm: Saturday, October 17, 2026 (13:00 - 15:00) and Final: Saturday, November 28, 2026 ( 13:00 - 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. 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. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLE COMPUTER USERS: Some of the software used in this course is not Mac compatible. You may be able to complete assignments using the Apporto virtual environment, however, this platform can be problematic, and you may need to use a Windows PC to complete the course requirements. More information is available in this Apporto Knowledge Base article: kb.bcit.ca/student/using-apporto-virtual-desktops-3560/. IT can help with any questions.
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