www.bcu.ac.uk/audit

Birmingham City Business school

Certified Information Systems Auditor programmesWorld-renowned as the standard of achievement for those who audit, control, monitor and assess information technology and business systems

Birmingham City Business school

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Why ChOOSE US?

The Centre now has an active social media programme with contacts being made through the Centre website www.bcu.ac.uk/audit supported by further facilities within LinkedIn where there is a Centre Group, Twitter (@bcuauditcentre) and the Centre Blog (tinyurl.com/bcuauditblog) which will reflect an active commentary of relevant issues.

The Centre is particularly encouraging past graduates to join the Centre’s LinkedIn group as this provides an active source of contacts for research, information and advice.

Further details on this course can be obtained from Alan Robson by calling 0121 331 6292 or by emailing alan.robson@bcu.ac.uk.

Details are also available at www.bcu.ac.uk/audit.

• Wedeliverthecoursetwiceayear,normallyinApril/May(intherunuptotheJuneexamination) and October / November (in the run up to the December examination). Exact dates can be found at www.bcu.ac.uk/audit.

• WeareanestablishedcentreoflearningforInternalAuditwithoversixyearsofexperienceofdelivering CISA training.

• Wehaveapassratewebelievetobesecondtonone,includinga100percentpassrateforthosewhohave attended both sections of the course.

• AlanRobson(coursetutor)hasstronglinkswithISACA.HeisbothCISAandCISMcertifiedandisamember of the ISACA Central UK Chapter Committee. He has over 25 years’ experience in the IT field.

• Weareasmall,friendlycentre.Wegettoknowourstudentsonanindividualbasisandprovidesupport as required. We see ourselves as a community of learners working towards a common goal, and as such encourage interaction between delegates as well as lecturers.

aBOUt Birmingham City UniVErSity

With around 23,500 students from 80 different countries, Birmingham City University is a large and lively university and our popularity has grown significantly in recent years.

Our six academic faculties offer over 300 courses, from foundation level, through undergraduate degree programmes, to taught Master’s courses and research doctorates. About a quarter of our students study part-time, combining employment with our professionally relevant courses, improving their career prospects.

Situated in Birmingham, the UK’s second city, we’re proud of our strong links and close collaboration with the region.

COUrSE FaCtS

Faculty Birmingham City Business School

Enquires and Please contact the Centre direct Applications T:+44(0)1213316595/6935/5623E:mscaudit@bcu.ac.uk

Attendance 3 Days Review course followed by 2 Exam Preparation / Revision (can be studied individually)

aBOUt Birmingham City BUSinESS SChOOL

Birmingham City Business School is one of the longest established and most respected Business Schools in the UK. With over 3,200 students, it is also now one of the largest. Students can choose to study for professional qualifications such as those offered by the Centre for Internal Audit, Governance and Risk Management as well as more general courses in finance, international business, marketing or management.

The School is internationally recognised and provides practice-based learning alongside links to services and business. Where appropriate placements can be arranged with organisations in many sectors in order to maximise on the benefit of the learning experience through practical application.

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What OUr StUDEntS Say aBOUt US

Just to let you know, I passed my CISA exam. Thank you so much all for your help. I will definitely be recommending your classes.

SK, Hampshire County Council

Just wanted to let you know that I passed my CISA exam! Thanks for your help and advice.

IJ, Systemax

The two courses you ran definitely helped me get ready.

SP, Swindon Council

Thanks for your help with this. It’s appreciated.

CW, Grant Thornton UK

I am pleased to say that all three HMRC students passed!

TB, HMRC

YourrevisioncoursedefinitelyhelpedandgotmethinkingintheCISAframeofmind.

IK

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The Centre for Internal Audit, Governance and Risk Management was established by Birmingham City Business School in 1990 and is internationally recognised as a leading Institution with regard to learning andresearch.TheCentre’sprincipalaimsaretoensurethatpractitionersandtraineesalike:

• Realisetheirfullpotentialasprofessionalsandcanprogresstothehighestpostswithintheirorganisation

• Areabletopractiseattheleadingedgeandexcelinanytypeoforganisation-national,multi-national,commercial, public or not-for-profit

• Developdeepinsightsintothecontemporarychallengesfacedbyorganisationsandmanagementandare able to assist them in their resolution

• Becomelifelonglearnersandresearchersinordertokeeptheirknowledgeandexpertiseup-to-dateinthe light of the rapidly changing environment.

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WhO iS thiS COUrSE FOr?

• ThiscoursehasbeendevelopedforITprofessionalsorinformationsystemsauditorswhoareworkingtowards obtaining iSaCa’s Certified information Systems auditor (CISA) status.

• Whiletherearenoformalpre-requisites,itisrecommendedthatanyoneattendingdoeshaveapriorknowledge of information systems or audit and assurance.

• ThisisnOt an introduction to IS Audit course.

COUrSE StrUCtUrE

• Thecourseisdeliveredintwodiscretesections:

- A three day ‘review’ course which will cover the material contained in the CISA review manual. This will be delivered by lecture, although there will be plenty of time to focus on areas of concern for individuals.

- A two day ‘exam preparation’ course which will concentrate on banks of CISA questions. This will be delivered in workshop mode with delegates attempting upwards of 500 questions over the two days.

- Both sections are structured in a similar manner to the ISACA syllabus and an appropriate amount oftimeisspentofeach:

•TheProcessofAuditingInformationSystems(14%)

•GovernanceandManagementofIT(14%)

•InformationSystemsAcquisition,DevelopmentandImplementation(19%)

•InformationSystemsOperations,MaintenanceandSupport(23%)

•ProtectionofInformationAssets(30%)

•Delegatesmayattendeitherorbothofthesections.Thoseattendingbothwillreceivea£150discount on the cost.

NOTE:Whilstdelegatesareprovidedwithacomprehensivesetofcourseslides,itisstronglyrecommended that they also purchase a copy of the CISA Review Manual, details of which can be found at www.isaca.org.

PrOFESSiOnaL aCCrEDitatiOn

• ThiscourseisdeliveredindependentlyofISACA.Itisthereforethedelegate’sresponsibilitytoenrolfor the CISA examination themselves directly with ISACA

• Detailsofexaminationenrolmentcanbefoundatwww.isaca.org.