MIS 415: Information Systems Audit and Control Master Syllabus
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Textbook and Course Site
This course uses open educational resources (OERs).
- There is no textbook to purchase.
Course Description
Covers IT governance, controls, auditing applications, systems development, and operations. It examines trends and defines recent advances in technology that impact IT controls and audits - including cloud computing, web-based applications, and server visualizations. It covers IT strategy, business value of IT, as well as controls for IT projects, outsourcing, contracts, cloud computing, etc. Offered by ISOM. A third attempt will require advisor approval. Limited to two attempts.
Course Overview
Organizations allocate a sizeable budget on IT in order to take advantage of the potential benefits that IT will bring to their operations and services. It is essential that organizations establish and execute IT audit and governance plans to ensure that their IT systems are reliable, secure, and in compliance with the government requirements/regulations. This course explores the IT audit and governance practices and frameworks suggested by ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association). This course covers the 5 domains of CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) exam: (1) Information systems auditing process, (2) Governance and management of Information Technology, (3) Information systems acquisition, development, & implementation, (4) Information systems operations & business resilience, and (5) Protection of information assets.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
- Explain the role of the IT auditor and how IT governance practices impact the IT audit process
- Describe the theories, components, strategies, frameworks and activities of the information technology governance
- Explain the relationship between the IT governance and the business governance
- Utilize an IT governance framework as a roadmap for an IT audit and governance
- Apply the IT governance tools and techniques in carrying out tasks, such as alignment with business goals, risk management, resources management and performance management
MIS (Management Information Systems) Learning Goals
- Apply knowledge of information technology, operations, and business functions to assess, design and improve business processes.
- Effectively manage projects, including information technology projects.
- Understand the overall systems development life cycle and be able to recommend IT solutions.
BS Business Learning Goals
- The social, global, ethical, and legal contexts of business and will be able to reflect on the role of the individual in business.
- The ability to apply knowledge of professional skills necessary for success in business including effective business writing.
- Technical and analytic skills appropriate for success in business.
- The ability to apply knowledge of core business disciplines including accounting, finance, information systems, management, marketing, and operations management.
- How research in the business disciplines contributes to knowledge and how such research is conducted.
Grading Policy
| Assignment | Value |
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| Homework (4) | 20 points |
| Quizzes (2) | 20 points |
| Exam (2) | 40 points |
| Project (1) | 20 points |
| Total | 100 points |
| Semester Grade Scale | |||
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| A+ | 97 to 100 points | B- | 80 to 82.99 points |
| A | 93 to 96.99 points | C+ | 77 to 79.99 points |
| A- | 90 to 92.99 points | C | 73 to 76.99 points |
| B+ | 87 to 89.99 points | D | 60 to 69.99 points |
| B | 83 to 86.99 points | F | Below 60 points |
Reading Assignments
Students are required to study the course materials posted via MIS 415 Canvas course website.
MIS 415 Topical Outline
| Date | Lesson | Related Homework |
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| 1/27 | Lesson 1 Network Technology Basics |
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| 2/3 | Lesson 2 IT Related Laws |
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| 2/10 | Lesson 3 IT Audit Overview |
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| 2/17 | Quiz #1 | |
| 2/24 | Lesson 4 IT Audit Process |
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| 3/3 | Lesson 5 IT Governance |
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| 3/10-3/16 | Spring Break | |
| March 17 | Exam #1 | |
| 3/24 | Lesson 6 Information Systems Development |
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| 3/31 | Lesson 7 Information Systems Operations & Management |
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| 4/7 | Quiz #2 | |
| 4/14 | Lesson 8 Protecting Information Assets |
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| 4/21 | Lesson 9 Risk Management and Disaster Recovery |
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| 4/28 | Project Q & A | |
| May 5 | Exam #2 | |
| May 12 | Project |
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