MGS 409—IS Auditing

The primary objective of the course is to provide the student with the knowledge and skill set needed for pursuing a career in the professional field of information technology (IT) auditing and assurance services. The course will introduce basic tenets of IT auditing and structured way of conducting IT audits, while understanding risks to and from information technology artifacts. The course will help students gain knowledge and skill sets needed to successfully perform in the roles of auditor, management consultant or manager in the professional field of IT audit. The course will familiarize students with various educational, experience and exam requirements for attaining certification in IT auditing a CISA - which is one of the most renowned professional certifications in the field of IT Audit and Security. Topics an discussions covered in this course will include coverage of all domains of knowledge for Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam curriculum. Successful completion of the course will help students be well-prepared for the CISA exam, which is offered by ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association. This course is dual listed with MGS 642.