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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.
Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each and every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
date. Check your myBCIT email account to
access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress
Spring/Summer 2021
Below is one offering of this course for the Spring/Summer 2021 term.
Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each and every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. This course cannot be used for CPA equivalence. This course is appropriate for general accounting knowledge or for the Computerized Accounting Associate Certificate. It is strongly recommended if you are interested in studying the course next year that you register for the available offering starting in January. A working knowledge of Access is beneficial, although not mandatory.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Full
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
FMGT 2701 is offered as a part of the following programs:
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Classroom Locations
Classroom locations are subject to last minute changes. Please check the Part-time Studies Classroom Locations listing at www.bcit.ca/rooms on the first day of any course you are registered for.