ClassInfo - Spring 2016 Information and Decision Sci Classes

Spring 2016 | IDSC 8003 Section 001: Accounting and Information Systems (54757)

Instructor(s): Matt Schmidt
Class Component:: Lecture
Credits:: 4 Credits
Grading Basis:: A-F only
Instructor Consent:: No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:: In Person Term Based
Times and Locations:: Regular Academic Session

01/19/2016 - 05/06/2016

Mon 05:45PM - 09:05PM

UMTC, West Bank

Carlson School of Management L-110

Course Catalog Description:: IS/IT infrastructure assessment methods, technology solutions, management issues. Digital data sources. Systems design in accounting and financial reporting information systems. Internal control requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Experiential learning, hands-on use of accounting enterprise software other packages. prereq: IDSC 3001 or equivalent
Class Description:: Information technology (IT) has transformed how we do business in many amazing ways. This course provides the student with relevant background on current technologies and associated challenges, managerial approaches, systems design, and risk assessment methods that are specific to the IT arena. Additionally, it will focus on the fundamental concepts of the IT-Security, audit, and control process that is being conducted in both the public and private sector. Students engage in experiential learning and obtain real world exposure from guest speakers and via hands-on use of frameworks and assessment methods. A course project is required.
Grading:: 25% Midterm Exam
25% Final Exam
25% Special Projects
25% Quizzes
Class Format:: 50% Lecture
10% Film/Video
25% Discussion
10% Student Presentations
5% Guest Speakers Please note that percentages are estimates.
Workload:: 2 Exam(s)
1 Special Project(s)
4 Quiz(zes)
Textbooks:: https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/54757/1163
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:: 20 January 2012

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