How is the Accounting and Information Systems (ACIS) major different from BIT?
There are some similarities between BIT and ACIS, the most obvious being that they are both in the computing and information technology field. A number of courses are cross-listed (i.e., shared) between both departments, and taught by faculty in both departments. However there are also significant differences. The Department of Accounting and Information Systems offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a major in Accounting and Information Systems. Two options are offered in the area of accounting information systems. The systems assurance option integrates course work in accounting and information systems and emphasizes enterprise and computer risk assurance. The systems development option focuses on business application development of systems with an emphasis on the front end of the systems development cycle, large-scale web-enabled data bases and the incorporation of adequate security controls.
