Mar 14, 2025  
University of Alberta Calendar 2025-2026 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2025-2026

BTM 211 - Management Information Systems


Course Career Undergraduate
Units 3
Approved Hours 3-0-1
Fee index 6
Faculty Business
Department Accounting and Bus Analytics
Typically Offered either term

Description
Introduction to all major areas of information systems. Technology and file systems, organizational and behavioural issues, data modeling, databases, expert systems, systems analysis, systems development life cycle, etc. Development of analytical skills which can be brought to bear on BTM problems. Notes: Students are expected to have basic familiarity with microcomputer applications (word processing, spreadsheets, personal data base, presentation graphics, personal information manager, email, web browser). The lab component will be taught for up to 10 weeks. Students may not receive credit for both BTM 211 and BTM 311.