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Management Information Systems FMGT 2701

Financial Management Course

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
  1. 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
  1. 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

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

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