ACCTG 437 - Accounting Information Systems

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An introduction to the field of computerized accounting information systems in organizations: basic transaction processing, record updating and maintenance, and financial and managerial reporting functions. Concentrates on the scope of accounting information systems in organizations; impacts of computerized accounting information systems on the role of the professional accountants; design issues for accounting information systems: security, accuracy, integrity, recovery, and operational control issues relating to accounting information systems; and impacts of computerized accounting information systems on the auditing processes in organizations. Prerequisites: ACCTG 311, 322, BTM 311. Credit may be granted for only one of ACCTG 437 or BTM 437.

BTM 437 - Accounting Information Systems

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An introduction to the field of computerized accounting information systems in organizations from the perspective of the information system professional. Accounting information systems are typically the foundation for many other information systems in organizations. Concentrates on the design of accounting information systems in organizations and integration of accounting information systems with other functional area and management information systems as well as commonalities in the system development process for accounting and other functional area information systems. Prerequisites: ACCTG 311, 322, BTM 311. Credit may be granted for only one of ACCTG 437 or BTM 437.

MMA 604 - Database Fundamentals for Business Analytics

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)

Provides students with an understanding of the critical role of databases in business analytics, focusing on the principles of database systems, design, implementation, and utilization in a business context. students are introduced to fundamental concepts of data and information management. Restricted to students registered in the MMA Program. Non-MMA students require consent of home dept and the Masters Programs Office.