Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Ashley Davis is an Assistant Professor in the Price College of Business at the University of Oklahoma serving the Accounting department. Her research interests include agility in organizations, design thinking, and enterprise system modifications. Her work has appeared in MISQ Executive, CAIS, and the Review of Higher Education among others. Her work has been presented at AAA, HICSS, AMCIS, Academy of Management, and SAIS. Before joining academia, Ashley worked in industry for several companies, including Arthur Andersen, LLP (now Accenture). She was President of her own consulting firm specializing in SAP and Supply Chain Management for about 10 years.
Course Details
This course covers a variety of topics around information technology audit. It starts by laying a foundation for IT Audit. This entails building an understanding of the information technology environment, the relevant legislation, the audit process, and the tools utilized in IT Audits. Then, the focus shifts to planning and organizing an IT Audit. The concepts of IT governance and strategy are explored through a number of frameworks. Internal controls and regulatory compliance is then covered. Risk management is covered through frameworks and options for mitigating risk are explored. These concepts are explored in practice in Project Management and Systems Development. The actual roles that the IT auditor plays in these projects is explained. Finally, we will explore Auditing the IT environment in Application Systems, Change control, Information Systems Operations, Information Security, Systems Acquisition and Outsourcing environments.
Course Prerequisites
ACCT 3353
Course Materials
Information Technology Control and Audit, Fifth Edition, 5 by Angel R. Otero (ELECTRONIC COPY REQUIRED)
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
| WATCH | Concept Overview videos weekly | 70 |
| APPLY | Cases/Homework Problems | 675 |
| Mastery Quizzes | Weekly Reviews of the material | 70 |
| Final Exam | Comprehensive | 185 |
| Total | 1000 |
Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90–100% | A |
| 80–89% | B |
| 70–79% | C |
| 60–69% | D |
| Below 60% | F |
Course Components
Course Component 1: WATCH - Concept Overview Videos
There is an abundance of conceptual information in this course. We are covering 13 chapters of material in 8 weeks. You are expected to read the material, answer the fill in the blank questions in the electronic text, and then watch the concept videos. This should help clarify and reinforce what you have just read. There is an assignment to briefly summarize the videos that will help with your note taking and interview summary skills needed in audit.
Course Component 2: APPLY - Homework/Case Study
There will be homework problems and case studies to be completed weekly. Each chapter has its own assignment for homework. This means there are two homework assignments per week. The structure of these assignments vary from short answers to making short videos. All of the homework/Case Studies are designed to reinforce the concepts covered in the Concept Overview videos.
Course Component 3: ASSESS - Weekly Mastery Quizzes and Final Exam
There are weekly quizzes over the chapters covered each week. There are 5 questions per chapter if two chapters are covered on a quiz. These questions are multiple choice, true/false and fill in the blank. The fill in the blank questions are pulled directly from the electronic copy of the book. None of those questions will be new to you. There will be 2 of these fill in the blank questions each week. You must answer exactly as required by the book for those two questions. So, it is beneficial to complete those prior to the quiz.
Course Policies
Communication
Please contact me via email me directly at adavis@ou.edu. Please do not email me through canvas. I will respond generally within 24 hours Monday through Friday. I generally do not answer very quickly on the weekend. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. As well, you can see me in person on Wednesday 11-2 in the zoom office hours. I am happy to meet via zoom to explain any assignments or answer questions outside of office hours at a time that works for both of us.
Feedback
I will try to grade assignments within a week of receiving them. After you receive the score, you have a week to ask questions about the score. I do not release quiz questions for review. If you would like to see the quiz questions, that will need to be done via a zoom meeting with me.
Late Policy
Any homework submitted after the due date will incur a 10% penalty. Homework will be accepted up to 1 week after the due date.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the most common form of academic misconduct at OU. There is basically no college-level assignment that can be satisfactorily completed by copying. OU's basic assumption about writing is that all written assignments show the student's own understanding in the student's own words. That means all writing assignments, in class or out, are assumed to be composed entirely of words generated (not simply found) by the student, except where words written by someone else are specifically marked as such with proper citation. Including other people's words in your paper is helpful when you do it honestly and correctly. When you don't, it's plagiarism.
For more information about plagiarism, watch this video and then take this short course offered by University Libraries.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
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We acknowledge this territory once also served as a hunting ground, trade exchange point, and migration route for the Apache, Comanche, Kiowa and Osage nations. Today, 39 tribal nations dwell in the state of Oklahoma as a result of settler and colonial policies that were designed to assimilate Native people.
The University of Oklahoma recognizes the historical connection our university has with its indigenous community. We acknowledge, honor and respect the diverse Indigenous peoples connected to this land. We fully recognize, support and advocate for the sovereign rights of all of Oklahoma’s 39 tribal nations. This acknowledgment is aligned with our university’s core value of creating a diverse and inclusive community. It is an institutional responsibility to recognize and acknowledge the people, culture and history that make up our entire OU Community.
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Student Support Services
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Copyright Statement and Privacy Information
Sessions of this course may be recorded or live-streamed. These recordings are the intellectual property of the individual faculty member and may not be shared or reproduced without the explicit, written consent of the faculty member. In addition, the privacy rights of others such as students, guest lecturers, and providers of copyrighted material displayed in the recording may be of concern. Students may not share any course recordings with individuals not enrolled in the class or upload them to any other online environment.
Academic Integrity
As a member of the OU community, it is your responsibility to protect your educational investment by knowing and following the rules. The Student Code is available from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and is contained in the Student's Guide to Academic Integrity.
Academic honesty is incredibly important in this course. Cheating is strictly prohibited at the University of Oklahoma because it devalues the degree you are working hard to get. Should you know of someone else engaging in academic misconduct, please report it to your instructor or directly to the Office of Academic Integrity. Your instructor has a professional obligation to report academic misconduct.
In addition to the course conduct policies outlined by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook.
Religious Observance
It is the policy of the University to excuse the absences of students that result from religious observances and to reschedule examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays, without penalty. [See Faculty Handbook 3.15.2].
Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities
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If you are experiencing a disability or a mental/medical health condition that has a significant impact on one or more life functions, you can receive accommodations to provide equal access. Possible disabilities include but are not limited to learning disabilities, AD(H)D, mental health, and chronic health. Additionally, we support students with temporary medical conditions (broken wrist, shoulder surgery, etc.) and pregnancy.
To discuss potential accommodations, please contact the ADRC at 730 College Avenue, (phone) 405-325-3852, or adrc@ou.edu.
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Adjustments for Pregnancy/Childbirth-Related Issues
Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact your instructor as soon as possible to discuss your options. Generally, modifications will be made where medically necessary and similar in scope to accommodations based on temporary disability. Learn more about the rights of pregnant and parenting students by consulting the FAQ sheets provided by the Institutional Equity Office.
Mental Health Support Services
If you are experiencing any mental health issues that are impacting your academic performance, counseling is available at the University Counseling Center (UCC). The Center is located on the second floor of the Goddard Health Center, at 620 Elm Rm. 201, Norman, OK 73019. To schedule an appointment, call 405-325-2911. For more information, please visit the University Counseling Center.
Final Exam Preparation Period
Pre-finals week will be defined as the seven calendar days before the first day of finals. Faculty may cover new course material throughout this week. For specific provisions of the policy please refer to OU's Final Exam Preparation Period policy.
Required Policies for Students On Campus
Emergency Protocol
During an emergency, there are official university procedures that will maximize your safety.
Severe Weather: If you receive an OU Alert to seek refuge or hear a tornado siren that signals severe weather:
- Look for severe weather refuge location maps located inside most OU buildings near the entrances
- Seek refuge inside a building. Do not leave one building to seek shelter in another building that you deem safer. If outside, get into the nearest building.
- Go to the building’s severe weather refuge location. If you do not know where that is, go to the lowest level possible and seek refuge in the innermost room. Avoid outside doors and windows.
- Get in, Get Down, Cover Up.
- Wait for official notice to resume normal activities.
Additional information about severe weather preparedness is available through the Department of Campus Safety's Emergency Management Division.
OU-Norman Campus: Tornado Refuge Protocol
Severe Weather Preparedness Video
Armed Subject/Campus Intruder
If you receive an OU Alert to shelter-in-place due to an active shooter or armed intruder situation or you hear what you perceive to be gunshots:
- Avoid: If you believe you can get out of the area without encountering the armed individual, move quickly towards the nearest building exit, move away from the building, and call 911.
- Deny: If you cannot flee, move to an area that can be locked or barricaded, turn off lights, silence devices, spread out, and formulate a plan of attack if the shooter enters the room.
- Defend: As a last resort fight to defend yourself. For more information, visit:
OU's Emergency Preparedness site
Shots Fire on Campus Procedure
Fire Alarm/General Emergency
If you receive an OU Alert that there is danger inside or near the building, or the fire alarm inside the building activates:
- Leave the building. Do not use the elevators.
- Know at least two building exits.
- Assist those who may need help.
- Proceed to the emergency assembly area.
- Once safely outside, Notify first responders of anyone who may still be inside the building due to mobility issues.
- Wait for official notice before attempting to re-enter the building.
Course Summary:
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