1. Extending the Value of MIS Programs Debbie Beard Dana Schwieger Ken Surendran Southeast Missouri State University

2. CS & MIS Landscape CIS and MIS Landscape Discipline Gaps Accounting Emphasis IT Role of Auditors Certified Internal Auditors Methodology CIA Exam Sample MIS Curriculum Framework Revitalizing the Major Overview

3. CS & MIS Landscape Declining enrollments –CS & SE: 48% (2002 – ’05) –MIS: 20% Shift in popularity –Outsourcing –Dot Com Fall –Changing Focus –Environmental Changes Regulatory Actions CS & MIS Landscape

4. Health care, finance, marketing –Telematics, analysis/projection tools, data mining, CRM Accounting –Certification Programs –Sarbanes-Oxley PCAOB- Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s Panel on Audit Effectiveness Auditing requirement for IT –Robert Half International Observations Communication with CIO Implementation of new and existing systems System integrity and security Data mining Knowledge Management Discipline Gaps

5. Accounting Governing Boards –Increased IT emphasis –Examples: AAA- American Accounting Association IMA- Institute of Management Accountants IIA- Institute of Internal Auditors IFAC- International Federation of Accountants AICPA – American Institute of Certified Professional Accountants –International Education Guidelines Accounting Emphasis

6. Communicate effectively with IT staff Identify and manage the risks that threaten –Availability –Confidentiality –Integrity IT Role of Auditors

7. Globally accepted certification Competency standard Proficiency or knowledge in: –Governance –Risk and control –Internal audit engagement –Business analysis –Business management skills –Information technology Reliability, accuracy & timeliness Financial reporting –IT controls Certified Internal Auditor

8. Determine how to meet CIA IT needs Topic list for CIA Certification –Competency levels P – Thorough understanding and ability to apply concepts A – Knowledge of terminology and fundamentals Information Systems Curriculum (IS2002) –Topic descriptions for each course MIS program courses and topics Methodology

9. Four Parts –Part II: Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement Examined for Level P Competence –Thorough understanding and ability to apply concepts –Part III: Business Analysis and IT Examined for Level A Competence –Knowledge of terminology and fundamentals –Parts II & III similar topics with minor variations CIA Exam

10. MI375- Management Information Systems MI410- Business Database Systems MI420- Telecommunications Management MI430- Knowledge-Based DSS MI439- E-Commerce MI440- Web Design for E-Commerce MI445- Systems Analysis & Design MI464- Systems Implementation & Practice MI574- Information Technology Management IS130- Visual Basic Programming I IS330- Visual Basic Programming II AD339- Network Support Systems Sample MIS Curriculum

11. Framework

12. IT Related Topics in CIA Examination IS2002 Model Curriculum ComponentsMIS Curriculum in Use Part-Task- Area.. TopicCourseTopicCompetence (Aware/ Proficient) Course Code II-B-1k-1Operating Systems IS2002.4Operating systems functions and types, operating system modules ProficientMI375/MI420 AD339 III-E-11 II-B-1k-2IS2002.7IS2002.3IS development processProficientMI375MI445 IS2002.1Developing a solution using database software P ProficientMI375, MI410, MI464 III-E-12IS2002.5Algorithm development; programming structures, programming in traditional and visual development environment ProficientIS130/ IS330, MI440 Life cycle phases, methodologiesProficientMI445 II-B-1k-3Data and Network Communica tions IS2002.6Network and web applications, topologies, protocols, network performance ProficientMI375/MI420/AD 339/ III-E-2IS2002.1Networks and applicationsAwareMI420/ AD339 II-B-1k-4Voice Communica tions IS2002.6Telecommunication configurations AwareMI420 AD339 III-E-13IS2002,1Telecommunications systemsProficientMI375/MI420/AD 339 II-B-1k-5System Security IS2002.6Privacy, security, firewall, reliability AwareMI375/MI420/AD 339 III-E-15IS2002.1Information security and crimeAwareMI375/MI420/AD 339

13. IT Related Topics in CIA Examination IS2002 Model Curriculum ComponentsMIS Curriculum in Use Part-Task- Area.. TopicCourseTopicCompetence (Aware/ Proficient) Course Code II-B-1k-6Contingency Planning IS2002.2Disaster recovery planning, information accuracy and error handling ProficientMI375/ MI464 III-E-14 II-B-1k-7DatabasesIS2002.8Models of databases, data dictionaries, data warehousing and data mining, database implementation ProficientMI375/ MI410 III-E-16IS2002.1Database features, functions and architecture ProficientMI375/ MI410/MI464 II-B-1k-8Data Center Operations IS2002.1IS Professional career pathProficientMI375 MI575 III-E-6 II-B-1k-9Web Infrastructure IS2002.0Web page design and publishing,ProficientMI375/MI439/MI440 III-E-18IS2002.2Design of solutions for the internet, intranets, and extranets. ProficientMI439/MI440 II-B-1k-10Software Licensing IS2002.3Societal and ethical issues related to information system use ProficientMI375/MI440 III-E-17 II-B-1k-11EFT and EDIIS2002.2EDI, payments systems, support for inbound and outbound logistics ProficientMI375/ MI439 III-E-3, -5 II-B-1k-12e-CommerceIS2002.2E-commerce economics, consumer behavior, technology architectures of e-commerce ProficientMI439/MI440 III-E-4

14. IT Related Topics in CIA Examination IS2002 Model Curriculum ComponentsMIS Curriculum in Use Part-Task- Area.. TopicCourseTopicCompetence (Aware/ Proficient) Course Code II-B-1k-13Information Protection (against Viruses; privacy) IS2002.2Information privacy and securityAwareMI375/ MI420 III-E-8IS2002.6Privacy and securityAwareMI375/ MI420/ MI439/ MI440 II-B-1k-14EncryptionIS2002.2Information privacy and securityProficientMI375/ MI420/ MI439/ III-E-7 II-B-1k-15ERP softwareAwareMI375/ MI464/ MI575 III-E-10 III-E-1Control Framework (eSAC, COBIT) III-E-9Evaluate investment in IT (Cost of ownership) AwareMI575

15. Framework IT Related Topics in CIA Examination IS2002 Model Curriculum Components MIS Curriculum in Use Part-Task- Area TopicCourseTopicCompetence (Aware/ Proficient) Course Code II-B-1K-1Operating System IS2002.4Functions & types ProficientMI375/420/ AD339 III-E-11 II-B-1k-2App. Devpt. IS2002.3IS Devpt Process ProficientMI375/ MI445 III-E-12IS2002.5Algorithm Devpt. ProficientMI375/410/ MI464 IS2002.7Life CycleProficientMI445 II-B-1k-3Data & Network Comm. IS2002.6Network topologies ProficientMI375/420/ AD339 III-E-2IS2002.1Network & App. AwareMI420/ AD339

16. Framework (cont) IT Related Topics in CIA Examination IS2002 Model Curriculum Components MIS Curriculum in Use Part-Task- Area TopicCourseTopicCompetence (Aware/ Proficient) Course Code II-B-1K-4Voice Comm. IS2002.6Telecomm. Configure AwareMI420/ AD339 III-E-13IS2002.1Telecomm. Systems ProficientMI375/420/ AD339 II-B-1k-5System Security IS2002.6Privacy, security AwareMI375/420/ AD339 III-E-15IS2002.1Info crime & security AwareMI375/420/ AD339 II-B-1k-6 Contingency Plan. IS2002.2Disaster Recovery ProficientMI375/464 III-E-14Info accuracy ProficientMI375/410

17. CPA Certification –150 Credit Hour Requirement Support Courses –Customized Courses to meet CIA requirements –Customized IS Minor IT Certificate Program –Short courses –Continuing Education Credit Revitalizing the Major

18. Questions