Information Systems Auditing provides accounting graduates (or others interested in auditing) necessary skills to audit controls in the information technology applications and systems of an organization. Role of an Information System Auditor includes evaluating and encouraging organizations to maintain appropriate standards, procedures and controls for information systems. Importance of auditing information systems has grown over the years due to rapid advances in information technology (IT) as well as the unprecedented growth in IT use globally in businesses and governments.

While offering tremendous benefits, IT use has also created significant and unprecedented risks since user organizations depend heavily on information systems for managing data, and providing operational and strategic support to management. Disclosure of sensitive information, tampering of data, and disruptions of critical operation are some of the risks faced by all IT using organizations. These risks are being further increased due to emerging use of wireless and other related technologies. The concentration in Information Systems Auditing is designed to provide the new generation auditors the necessary minimum skills so that they can play a major role in assuring the effective control of IT applications and technology in an organization.

Who Should Consider This Concentration

If you are pursuing a BBA degree with a major in Accounting, a concentration in Information Systems Auditing is one of your options. If your current major is Information Systems, and you are interested in pursuing a career in IS auditing, you should consider a second major in Accounting with auditing as a concentration.

Career Opportunities

A quick survey of the job market yields a number of different types of job titles. Samples include Information Systems Auditor, Manager IT Audit, and Information Security Administrator. Prospect of jobs can also be improved by getting certification from the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). The concentration in Information Systems Auditing is designed keeping ISACA recommendations in view.

Program Highlights

The information systems auditing major is a 33-36 (depending on the track and elective chosen) credit hour program that consists of existing courses from the Departments of Accounting and Computer and Information Science. This major provides graduates with the knowledge to perform auditing techniques on computer based systems. As accounting systems have become more sophisticated and the requirements of new laws such as Sarbanes-Oxley dictate more documentation of the performance of these systems, there has been a commensurate increase in the demand for individuals with these skills.

The curriculum includes all standard requirements of BBA with Accounting major. Recommended courses for the concentration are shown below.

One IST/CIS elective from the following list is required:

For a complete advising, students should contact the College of Business Administration Undergraduate Advisor, the Accounting or CIS departments.