This course provides an overview of the role, nature and context of financial accounting as an information providing activity; Students will develop conceptual and practical knowledge on financial accounting process and common major financial statements. This would foster an understanding of the role and nature of accounting information systems, as well as the use of financial accounting information for decision making and accountability. Hence, enabling students to develop an awareness of the complexity of the financial reporting environment.

Action Learning. Learning is achieved by engaging students in activities that have elements of problem solving combined with intentional learning. Students will go through a reflective process within small co-operative learning groups.

Case based Learning. Students will hold discussions around specific situations, typically real world examples. This method is learner-centered and involves intense interaction between the participants. Case based learning focuses on the building of knowledge, critical thinking skills and team spirit.

Authentic Learning. Students will be presented with activities that are framed around "real life" contexts in which students will find learning more meaningful and motivating. Thus they will be more engaged in the process of acquiring knowledge..

Assessment strategy will be both formative and summative. Formative assessment strategies (creating and compiling of portfolio, case study presentation, class participation) are used to test the current level of understanding and progress, to provide feedback to teacher and learner and to guide the next phase of learning. Types of formative assessments for this course will be discussions on tutorial questions, short quizzes and assignments. Summative assessment is used both in the mid and at the end of the programme formally to assess a learner’s skill, knowledge and understanding gained in this course.. Group presentation will form part of the summative assessment for this module. In addition case studies will form the basis of tutorials to check understanding of key concepts and theories.

BUV VLE

Main Texts
Laudon, K. C. & Laudon, J.P. (2010) Management Information Systems. Managing The Digital Firm (11th Ed.). NJ: Prentice Hall.

Additional Texts:
Haag, S, Baltzan, P. & Phillips A. (2008) Business Driven Technology. Boston: McGraw Hill Irwin.
Oz, E. (2008) Management Information Systems. Boston: Course Technology.
Turban, E., Leidner, D., McLean, E. & Wetherbe, J. (2006) Information Technology For Management (5th Ed.). NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

1. EXPLAIN THE IMPORTANCE OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN BUSINESS TODAY AND ASSESS THE ROLE OF THE INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN VARIOUS FUNCTIONS IN A BUSINESS.
Knowledge and Understanding, Learning.

2. ANALYSE THE CHANGING ROLE OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.
Analysis.

3. DEMONSTRATE AN AWARENESS OF THE BROADER SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL IMPLICATIONS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS, AND OF THE NECESSITY TO MANAGE CHANGE.
Analysis, Problem Solving.

4. EXPLAIN THE OPERATIONS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY WITHIN SYSTEMS, AND HOW COMPUTERISED INFORMATION SYSTEMS ARE DEVELOPED, ACQUIRED OR OUTSOURCED.
Knowledge and Understanding, Application.

5. APPLY WEB 2.0 CONCEPTS AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES TO ENHANCE COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, PERFORMANCE AND STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION.
Analysis, Communication.

Group Assignment (1500 words), based on a reflective review of accounting techniques - 50%
Learning outcomes 1,2,3 & 5.

Final Examination (duration 1 Hour). This will be an open book exam testing all learning outcomes - 50%
Learning outcomes 1,2,3,4 & 5.