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ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BUS338 ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to provide basic skills about using information technologies and analyzing the data during the processes of determining, processing the accounting data and transferring to the relevant persons.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include accounting process and information flow, information management, technology and accounting relation, information and decision-making, accounting packaged software applications.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Summarize the data and information flow by using accounting process.
Interpret technology and accounting relation via packaged software.
Prepare accounting data by using packaged software.
Analyze accounting data's effect to business decisions through financial reports.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Relevant chapters of the coursebook Accounting process and information flow Lecture & Analytic Discussion
2 Relevant chapters of the coursebook Information management and use of information Lecture & Case Study
3 Relevant chapters of the coursebook Main structures of accounting information system Lecture & Analytic Discussion
4 Relevant chapters of the coursebook Technology and accounting Case Study & Brainstorming
5 Relevant chapters of the coursebook Security of data in accounting Lecture
6 Relevant chapters of the coursebook Accounts and operation process Lecture & Case Study
7 Relevant chapters of the coursebook Preparing Financial Reports Lecture
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Relevant chapters of the coursebook Analysis and Interpretation of Reports Lecture & Case Study & Brainstorming
10 Relevant chapters of the coursebook Package in accounting and basic features Lecture & Practice
11 Relevant chapters of the coursebook Return issues Lecture & Practice
12 Relevant chapters of the coursebook Stock issues Lecture & Practice
13 Relevant chapters of the coursebook Debit and credit issues Lecture & Practice
14 Relevant chapters of the coursebook Expensing issues Lecture & Practice
15 Relevant chapters of the coursebook Reporting and system development. Lecture & Practice
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Marshall, B. R., & Steinbart, P. J. (2017). ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS. PEARSON EDUCATION LIMITED.
Ertaş, F.C. (2016), Muhasebe Bilgi Sistemi ve Organizasyonu, Seçkin Yayınları
Türel, A. (2018), Muhasebe Bilgi Sistemleri, Çağlayan Kitabevi.
Dondurmacı, G.A., & Çınar, A. (2014), Yönetim Bilişim Sistemleri, Papatya Yayıncılık.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
4
2
Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.
4

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.
5

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
5
2
Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
5
3
Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
5
2
Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
3
2
Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
4
2
Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
5
2
Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.
1

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 14 2 28
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 12 2 24
Assignment (Homework) 9 1 9
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 10 10
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 10 10
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 53 0 125
Total Workload of the Course Unit 125
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0