When you?re managing million-dollar business transactions, you need a sophisticated computer system keeping track of it.
That requires professionals trained in the highly specialized field of information systems audit and control. Pros in this discipline combine top-notch accounting expertise with stellar information technology skills to develop and maintain IT systems capable of handling vast amounts of accounting data.
We start by teaching you accounting principles and concepts, followed by specialized studies in accounting information systems and auditing. Rounding out the information systems degree?curriculum are required courses on security, systems design and analysis, and data management.
With your expertise in using, designing and auditing accounting systems, you?ll quickly discover that this unique set of skills is in high demand among businesses.
Frequently, you?ll find information systems audit and control professionals working for organizations such as software vendors, internal auditing firms, and companies that use enterprise systems to support their operations.
Specific positions you can pursue include:
- Business systems consultant
- Information technology director
- Information systems auditor
- Internal audit specialist
- Risk and assurance manager
- Security architect
- Technical research manager