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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.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$539.11 - $541.49 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
1. Class WILL NOT be held on September 30th (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) & Thursday, November 11th (Remembrance Day). 2. 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: https://www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf. Information about student discounts on technology products can be found here: https://www.bcit.ca/it-services/student-discounts/. 3. A desktop computer is not suitable for this course.
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Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress
Winter 2022
Below are two offerings of this course for the Winter 2022 term.
EXAMS WILL BE HELD IN-CLASS AT THE BURNABY CAMPUS. THESE WILL BE HOSTED ON A SCHEDULED WEDNESDAY. THE SPECIFIC DATES FOR THESE ARE TO BE ANNOUNCED. This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. 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.
Status
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students.
International students: this may impact your ability to register.
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Exams will be held during class times IN PERSON at the Burnaby Campus. Specific exam dates are as follows: Midterm Exam: Saturday, February 12, 2021, 1300 - 1600, in SE6 205 Final Exam: Saturday, March 26, 2021, 1300 - 1600, in SE6 205. This course is asynchronous, but not self-paced. Students must complete the assignments as shown on the course schedule. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students.
International students: this may impact your ability to register.
Learn why.
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Status
This section is only available for registration starting Wed, Oct 27 at 9:00 am (PDT)
Sneak Preview
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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Registration is currently open for the Fall 2021 term.
A sneak preview of Winter 2022 term courses is also now available here.
Students may register for Winter 2022 term courses online or by phone
starting Wed, Oct 27 at 9:00 am (PDT).
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.