Sample of Students’ Quotes

Avila, Alfredo G.

" Current work environments demand a complex blend of technical knowledge and time-honored accounting
practices. I am confident that the Financial Information Systems program at Oakland University will provide me with the necessary tools to seamlessly integrate those skills."

Kedzierski, Monika

“During my college years, I have been working full time in information technology for a financial company. This experience has allowed me to observe closely current business practices, as well as get a sense of where the market is heading. As a full time student, I chose the FIS major because I believe it provides me with the knowledge and the unique skill sets currently sought by employers.

The market is becoming more and more challenging. I’m excited about the FIS program because it will get me a competitive advantage. I’m gaining the knowledge that meets employers’ demands.

Today the technology and business worlds are so intertwined that it is impossible to succeed in one area without being knowledgeable in the other.

The program will give me some unique skills: understanding both the language of technology and business, so that I am able to easily switch between them. This is a very valuable skill in today’s world.”

Meier, Kelley

“As an accounting graduate and soon-to-be MBA Graduate, I strongly believe that this class [FIS 431] should be taken by all accounting students. The concepts taught as not only useful for developing systems, but may also be used in decision-making. This class teaches you to look at all aspects of a situation and helps you understand how the issues are integrated”

Moss, Cynthia

“In my current position, I am creating a fixed asset relational database and have to gather information from people in accounting, finance and management. To help the accounting and financial people understand what is needed from them, I’m using the approach that I learned in my [FIS 318] course.”

Sadowski, Katherine

“ Most accounting courses I have had stressed the mechanics of accounting. This course [FIS 318] tied those mechanics in with the rest of the organization . ……….. Identifying the REA’s assured I did not overlook an important part of the business.”

Seto, Amy

“As an accountant, I know first hand how frustrated employees in other departments were when we could not produce reports with only the information they wanted. This course [FIS 432] will be of great benefit to anyone who wants to further their careers …….. (They) will be able to provide more input in the design of new programs, even if they are not designing the system themselves.”

Strikulis, Rob

“Many people in the world have a tremendous understanding of information technology; however, most do not understand business processes well and how they relate to this technology. Understanding both aspects will make me a more valuable business professional, with the opportunity for growth in my career.”