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Student receiving a credit for this course will have
reliably demonstrated their ability to:
Essential Employability Skill Outcomes (ESSO)
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Specific Learning Outcomes (CLO)
Course Learning Outcomes contribute to the achievement of Program Learning Outcomes for courses that lead to
a credential (e.g. diploma). A complete list of Vocational/Program Learning Outcomes and Essential Employability
Skill Outcomes are located in each Program Guide.
This course will contribute to the achievement of
the following Essential Employability Skills:
Recognize and understand Information
Systems (IS) for the accounting function in
business organizations.
Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts
relating to security management of
Accounting Information Systems (AIS) such
as data confidentiality, integrity, a viability,
vulnerability, threats and risks.
Analyze major business activities using
Porter's Five Force Model and the Value
Chain and understand the impact of AIS on
those processes.
Differentiate the business activities
performed in the major business cycles and
the flow of accounting data and information.
Identify and apply tools (i.e. software,
hardware and communication components)
used to design and improve business
process, integrate technology and make up
various IS.
Examine the role of in e-business,
networking and mobile technologies and
explain their relevance and trends within the
profession of accounting.
Design fundamental concepts related to the
design and use of database technologies
(such as cloud storage) and data modelling
for accounting professionals.
Preparing and Creating Journal Entries,
depreciation functions and mortgage
depreciation schedule.
Integrating Accounts Receivable and
Inventory Management with use of Excel
and Tableau.
Identify and analyze data types and best
use of Excel and Tableau with use of Data
Modelling and VLookups.
Diagnose descriptive and predictive data
analysis with use of data analytics.
Investigating and Identifying Fraud
transactions with use of Excel and Tableau.
Understanding importance of Power BI and
Identifying how to work with data files.
EES 1. Communicate clearly, concisely and
correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form
that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of
the audience.
EES 2. Respond to written, spoken, or visual
messages in a manner that ensures effective
communication.
EES 3. Execute mathematical operations
accurately.
EES 4. Apply a systematic approach to solve
problems.
EES 5. Use a variety of thinking skills to
anticipate and solve problems.
EES 6. Locate, select, organize, and document
information using appropriate technology and
information systems.
EES 7. Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant
information from a variety of sources.
EES 8. Show respect for the diverse opinions,
values, belief systems, and contribution of
others.
EES 9. Interact with others in groups or teams
in ways that contribute to effective working
relationships and the achievement of goals.
EES 10. Manage the use of time and other
resources to complete projects.
EES 11. Take responsibility for one's own
actions, decisions, and consequences.
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CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5
CLO6
CLO7
CLO8
CLO9
CLO10
CLO11
CLO12
CLO13
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Learning Plan
1
3 Delivery: Shop
Chapter 1 - Business Driven Information Systems
- Course introduction
- Student introduction
- D2L Content
Course introduction and expectations.
Describe the information age and the differences between data, information, business intelligence,
and knowledge.
Explain systems thinking and how management information systems enable business
communications.
Hours:
Intended Learning Objectives/Topics
Intended Learning Activities
Resources and References
Evaluation
Week/
The Learning Plan is a planning guideline. Actual delivery of content may vary with circumstances.
Students will be notified in writing of changes that involve the addition or deletion of learning outcomes or
evaluations, prior to changes being implemented, as specified in the Course Outline Policy and Procedure at
Durham College.
CLO1
Essential Employability Skills
Course Learning Outcomes
Taught: EES1, EES2 Practiced: EES1, EES2
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3 Delivery: Online
Chapter 2 - Business Driven Information Systems
-D2L Content
Explain the importance of decision making for managers at each of the three primary organization
levels along with the associated decision characteristics.
Define critical success factors (CSFs) and key performance indicators (KPIs), and explain how
managers use them to measure the success of MIS projects.
Classify the different operational support systems, managerial support systems, and strategic support
systems, and explain how managers can use these systems to make decisions and gain competitive
advantages.
Describe artificial intelligence and identify its five main types
Hours:
Intended Learning Objectives/Topics
Intended Learning Activities
Resources and References
Evaluation
Week/
CLO2
Essential Employability Skills
Course Learning Outcomes
Taught: EES6 Practiced: EES6
Module
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3 Delivery: Online
Chapter 3- Business Driven Information Systems
Chapter 4- Business Driven Information Systems
D2L Content
Online Activity: Discussions 5
Compare disruptive and sustaining technologies and explain how the Internet and WWW caused
business disruption.
Describe ebusiness and its associated advantages. Compare the four ebusiness models.
Describe the six ebusiness tools for connecting and communicating.
Explain the ethical issues in the use of information technology.
Identify the six policies organizations should implement to protect themselves
Hours:
Intended Learning Objectives/Topics
Intended Learning Activities
Resources and References
Evaluation
Week/
Weighting
CLO1, CLO9
Essential Employability Skills
Course Learning Outcomes
Taught: EES2 Practiced: EES2
Module
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5
Delivery:
Delivery:
Online
Online
3
3
Chapter 5 - Business Driven Information
Chapter 6 - Business Driven Information Systems
D2L Content
D2L Content
Online Activity: Discussions
Exam:
Test #1
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20
Explain MIS infrastructure and its three primary types.
Identify the three primary areas associated with an information MIS infrastructure.
Describe the characteristics of an agile MIS infrastructure.
Explain the four primary traits that determine the value of data.
Describe a database, a database management system, and the relational database model.
Identify the business advantages of a relational database.
Hours:
Hours:
Intended Learning Objectives/Topics
Intended Learning Objectives/Topics
Intended Learning Activities
Intended Learning Activities
Resources and References
Resources and References
Evaluation
Evaluation
Week/
Week/
Weighting
Weighting
CLO5, CLO6, CLO7
CLO2, CLO3, CLO5, CLO6, CLO8
Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
EES10
EES2, EES6
EES10
EES2, EES6
Taught:
Taught:
Practiced:
Practiced:
Module
Module
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Delivery:
Delivery:
Online
Online
3
3
Chapter 7 - Business Driven Information Systems
N/A
D2L Content
D2L Content
Online Activity: Discussions
Exam: Test #2
5
20
Identify the benefits of wireless networks.
Describe the different wireless network categories.
Identify the challenges of wireless networks.
Power BI Introduction
Describe the seven phases of the systems development life cycle.
Summarize the different software development methodologies.
Comprehensive Final Test on MIS
Hours:
Hours:
Intended Learning Objectives/Topics
Intended Learning Objectives/Topics
Intended Learning Activities
Intended Learning Activities
Resources and References
Resources and References
Evaluation
Evaluation
Week/
Week/
Weighting
Weighting
CLO5, CLO6, CLO7, CLO9, CLO10
CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5, CLO6
Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
EES10, EES11
EES2, EES6, EES10
EES10, EES11
EES2, EES6, EES10
Taught:
Taught:
Practiced:
Practiced:
Module
Module
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3 Delivery: Online
Chapter 1- Richardson, Data Analytics for Accounting
D2L Content
Simulation: Data Analysis Simulations 1-5 6
Computerization and data availability and its impact on the accounting profession
Bloom's Taxonomy
AMPS mode
Tools/skills to perform data analytics
Hours:
Intended Learning Objectives/Topics
Intended Learning Activities
Resources and References
Evaluation
Week/
Weighting
CLO8
Essential Employability Skills
Course Learning Outcomes
Taught: EES2, EES6 Practiced: EES2, EES6
Module
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3 Delivery: Online
Chapter 2- Richardson, Data Analytics for Accounting
D2L Content
Simulation: Data Analysis Simulations 1-5 6
Data Analytics is used to answer accounting questions
How mastering the data serves as the second component of the AMPS model
Big Data and its characteristics
Nonaccounting data
Basics of analyzing accounting data
Hours:
Intended Learning Objectives/Topics
Intended Learning Activities
Resources and References
Evaluation
Week/
Weighting
CLO10
Essential Employability Skills
Course Learning Outcomes
Taught: EES2, EES4, EES6 Practiced: EES2, EES4, EES6
Module
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3 Delivery: Online
Chapter 3- Richardson, Data Analytics for Accounting
D2L Content
Simulation: Data Analysis Simulations 1-5 6
Various data types associated with accounting and nonaccounting data
sources
Pivottables usage to summarize raw data
Data and data types are encapsulated in databases
The use of data dictionaries to master the data
Hours:
Intended Learning Objectives/Topics
Intended Learning Activities
Resources and References
Evaluation
Week/
Weighting
CLO11
Essential Employability Skills
Course Learning Outcomes
Taught: EES2, EES4, EES6, EES10 Practiced: EES2, EES4, EES6, EES10
Module
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3 Delivery: Online
Chapter 4- Richardson, Data Analytics for Accounting
D2L Content
Simulation: Data Analysis Simulations 1-5 6
Differences among Excel, Tableau, and a database
Basics of relational databases.
Relational database data dictionaries and ER diagrams
Advantages of using relational databases
Connect and extract data from company databases
Hours:
Intended Learning Objectives/Topics
Intended Learning Activities
Resources and References
Evaluation
Week/
Weighting
CLO11
Essential Employability Skills
Course Learning Outcomes
Taught: EES2, EES4, EES6, EES10 Practiced: EES2, EES4, EES6, EES10
Module
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Chapter 5- Richardson, Data Analytics for Accounting
D2L Content
Simulation: Data Analysis Simulations 1-5 6
Where Perform the Analysis faits in the AMPS model
The four types of accounting data analytics
Descriptive analytics
Diagnostic analytics and the types of questions it answers
The types of questions addressed using predictive analytics.
Prescriptive analytics
Statistics and statistical testing
Various tools used in data analytics
Hours:
Intended Learning Objectives/Topics
Intended Learning Activities
Resources and References
Evaluation
Week/
Weighting
CLO12
Essential Employability Skills
Course Learning Outcomes
Taught: EES2, EES4, EES6, EES10 Practiced: EES4, EES6, EES10
Module
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14
Delivery:
Delivery:
Online
Online
3
3
Chapter 6- Richardson, Data Analytics for Accounting
Chapter 7- Richardson, Data Analytics for Accounting
Contentent on D2L
D2L Content
Simulation: Data Analysis Simulations 6
Simulation: Data Analysis Simulation 7
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8
Descriptive analytics
The data, tools, and techniques used to complete descriptive analytics
Vertical, horizontal, and DuPont analysis are used as tools for descriptive
analytics
The next analysis steps following descriptive analytics
Diagnostic analytics
How diagnostic analytics of anomalies/outliers is performed
Analyze data sets using drill-down and statistical techniques to discover unknown
patterns, links, and relationships
Hours:
Hours:
Intended Learning Objectives/Topics
Intended Learning Objectives/Topics
Intended Learning Activities
Intended Learning Activities
Resources and References
Resources and References
Evaluation
Evaluation
Week/
Week/
Weighting
Weighting
CLO10, CLO12
CLO10, CLO11, CLO12, CLO13
Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
EES1, EES2, EES4, EES6,
EES10
EES2, EES4, EES6
EES2, EES4, EES6, EES10
EES2, EES4, EES6
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Taught:
Practiced:
Practiced:
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Module






Computers and Management
Information Systems (CMIS) 351
Status: Open 
Delivery mode: Individualized study online with eText
Credits: 3
Area of study:
Applied Studies (Business and Administrative
Studies)
Prerequisites:
CMIS 245. Registration into CMIS 351 assumes
that you have access to Microsoft Access, Excel,
PowerPoint and Word and that you are
proficient in their use. Without good working
knowledge of these tools (especially ACCESS), it
will be challenging to complete the course
assignments.
Management Information Systems (Revision 12)
Course start date:
If you are a:
Precluded: None
Challenge: CMIS 351 has a challenge for credit option.
Faculty: Faculty of Business
Self-funded student: register by the 10th of
the month, start on the 1st of the next.
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Funded student: please check the next
enrolment deadline and course start date
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Overview
CMIS 351: Management Information Systems focuses on management
information systems (MIS) in today’s organizations. This is not a technology
course, although we do explore a number of core technologies used in modern
enterprises; nor is it designed to teach you how to use computers effectively,
although we certainly take advantage of a range of software applications in our
analysis.
Instead, the focus is on how to leverage information systems to effectively
operate and grow an enterprise. Whether the organization is a new
entrepreneurial start-up, an established business, a non-profit, or a government
enterprise, its ability to deliver on its mission and implement its strategy could
be significantly impeded without knowledgeable individuals to guide the
design, acquisition, effective use, and support of the information systems that
provide the foundation for the organization. However, it is important to realize
that a particular information technology used by one organization can lead to
highly positive results, while the same technology used in another organization
could be disastrous.
Because the role of MIS is critical for many organizations, it has become an
exciting career choice that allows you the flexibility to apply the skills you
develop through your study of management information systems to a broad
range of disciplines. An organization is made up of four key components—
technology, data, processes, and people. A career in MIS can offer you many
options: you could take a strategic approach and become a systems or
enterprise architect who is an expert in integrating across these components; or
you could become a specialist in data analytics, process redesign, or technology
management. What distinguishes MIS from other types of information
technology is the recognition of the role and importance of people in both
enabling and constraining organizations.
The guiding principle behind this course is that for an enterprise to run
efficiently, its information systems need to work efficiently. Modern
organizations are simply too complex, with too many people and too much
data, for work to be done manually or inefficiently.
Outline
CMIS 351 consists of the following twelve lessons of study:
Objectives
 Lesson 1: Information Systems and You
 Lesson 2: Business Process and Decision Making
 Lesson 3: Productivity, Innovation, and Strategy
 Lesson 4: Database and Content Management
 Lesson 5: Decision Making and Business Intelligence
 Lesson 6: Competitive Advantage and Business Processes
 Lesson 7: Hardware and Software
 Lesson 8: The Cloud
 Lesson 9: Social Networking, Ecommerce, and the Web
 Lesson 10: Acquiring Information Systems Through Projects
 Lesson 11: Structure, Governance, and Ethics
 Lesson 12: Managing Information Security and Privacy
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to
Evaluation
Your final grade in CMIS 351 is determined by a weighted average of the grades
you receive on the following activities:
Assignments are important for your learning, and you are strongly encouraged
to complete them; however, you are not required to complete and submit each
assignment in order to pass the course. If you do not complete an assignment,
you will receive zero for that assignment.
To receive credit for this course, you must attain a grade of 50% or better on
each of the examinations, and achieve an overall course grade of at least D
(50%).
The following chart summarizes the evaluation activities:
Assignment 1 10% After Lesson 4
Assignment 2 10% After Lesson 5
understand and articulate fundamental concepts of information
technology management.
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 assess and apply IT to solve common business problems.
suggest and defend effective solutions to business problems, and design a
database application to solve a business problem.
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discuss the ethical aspects of information technology use in the
organization and its governance issues.
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 four assignments
 four lesson discussion forums
 a midterm examination
 a final examination
Activity Weight Complete by
Midterm Exam 25% After Lesson 6
Assignment 3 10% After Lesson 7
Assignment 4 10% After Lesson 12
Discussion Forums 10% After Lessons 3, 5, 9,11
Final Exam 25% After Lesson 12
Total 100%
The midterm and final examinations for this course must be requested in
advance and written under the supervision of an AU-approved exam invigilator.
Invigilators include either ProctorU or an approved in-person invigilation centre
that can accommodate online exams. Students are responsible for payment of
any invigilation fees. Information on exam request deadlines, invigilators, and
other exam-related questions, can be found at the Exams and grades section of
the Calendar.
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca
University’s online Calendar.
Materials
Kroenke, D. M., Boyle, R. J., Gemino, A., & Tingling, P. (2019). Experiencing MIS
(5th Canadian Edition). Toronto: Pearson. ISBN 9780134861593 (eText)
eText
Registration in this course includes an electronic textbook. For more
information on electronic textbooks, please refer to our eText Initiative site.
Other Resources
All other materials will be available to students online.
Activity Weight Complete by