At a University Such as MIT, Information Systems Courses Cover

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At a university such as MIT, information systems courses cover calculus, physics, computer architecture, chemistry, engineering, physics, computer organization, logic design, signal processing, computer architecture, and microprocessor design.

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Definitions:

Cost Driver

A factor that causes the cost of an activity to increase or decrease, such as machine-hours, labor hours, or production volume.

Budget Variance

The difference between the budgeted or planned amount of expense or revenue, and the actual amount incurred or earned.

Variable Overhead

Costs of production that fluctuate with the level of output, such as utility expenses and some types of labor costs, which are not directly tied to the volume of production.

Spending Variance

The difference between the actual amount spent and the budgeted amount for a particular cost or expense category.