ACCB2000 Financial Accounting Processes
This unit aims to provide students with an understanding of the conceptual framework for financial reporting. It builds on the first introductory unit (Accounting for Decision making) by introducing students to the recording and reporting of financial information.
The main aims of the course are to:
- Enable students to identify, understand and apply the principles of recording and reporting financial information.
- Enable students to appreciate the theoretical foundations of the financial reporting via the conceptual framework.
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MANB2100 Organisational Behaviour
This unit introduces students to the fundamentals of organisational behaviour and its relevance to twenty first century business operations.
It begins with a general introduction to human behaviour in the workplace and discusses the evolution of and trends in organisational behaviour. It examines organisational behaviour from three perspectives: the individual, the team and the organisation. It discusses factors influencing individual behaviour in organisations, such as personality, values, perception, attribution, attitudes, emotions, stress, ability, and motivation. It investigates behaviour in groups and teams, such as communication, power and influence and leadership. It concludes with an examination of organisational structure, organisational culture and the management of change.
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MANB3000 Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics
This unit explores the concept of corporate social responsibility and the belief that, in order to remain both financially viable and attractive to consumers, businesses must consider the ethical frameworks within which they operate, and develop practices that are socially, environmentally and economically responsible and sustainable.
We commence by defining ethics and social responsibility, and by exploring the historical context of CSR. We go on to examine CSR in greater depth, its function within the corporate structure, and its relationship to organisational strategic visions and planning. We also study the role of consumers and stakeholders; concepts of philanthropy, volunteering, and community involvement; sustainability and the triple bottom line; and the impact of globalisation on CSR.
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ACCM2000 Management Accounting
Management accounting provides managers in all types of organisations with information to assist them in decision making, planning, and control. This unit provides students with an up-to-date approach to management accounting using contemporary techniques that address the changing issues in management accounting.
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MARM2000 Marketing Management
This unit introduces students to the principles and concepts of marketing.
In this unit, students will learn how to integrate marketing knowledge throughout all aspects of business. Students will learn to understand marketing as value-creation or value-adding rather than just a cost to the business. The unit will focus on the different marketing tools and techniques that organisations may use to select their target market, and acquire and grow their customer-base.
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FINB2000 Financial Institutions and Markets
This unit introduces students to the international financial system and associated markets and examines them in the context of the Australian regulatory framework.
It begins with an overview of the global financial system before discussing the operation of both commercial banks and non banking financial institutions. It explores the nature of the share market and how companies use equity to raise finance. It discusses who invests in the share market and the risks associated with it. It also examines how both companies and governments manage finance and debt, with particular emphasis on government monetary policy and interest rate determination.
The unit also introduces students to the international foreign exchange market and how exchange rate are influenced and managed, and explores how companies can 'hedge' against risk through the use of alternative financial products known as derivatives.
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MANB2000 Foundations of Human Resource Management
This unit introduces students to the fundamentals of Human Resources Management and its relevance to 21st century business operations.
It begins with a general introduction to Human Resources Management (HRM) and discusses its origins, functions and objectives. It explores human resource planning and the importance of information management systems. It discusses the changing nature of work, the workplace, people and organisations and examines key pieces of workplace legislation. It outlines HRM responsibilities and practices, such as job analysis and design, recruitment, employee selection, training and career planning, performance management, remuneration, employee relations, employee welfare, and aspects of Equal Employment Opportunity. It concludes with a discussion of HRM in an international environment.
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ACCM2200 Financial Accounting
This unit aims to provide students with an understanding of the regulation of financial reporting by Australian entities, an understanding of the conceptual framework for financial reporting and a background in the requirements of key accounting standards which affect financial reporting by Australian business entities
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MANB2200 Strategic Business Management
This unit introduces students to the theoretical frameworks that underpin strategic business management. In order to achieve competitive advantage, earn above average returns and meet the needs of shareholders, businesses must employ a strategic management process. The unit examines the steps involved in this process from the analysis of the external and internal environments, to the development of a vision and mission, to the formulation and implementation of strategy.
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CISM2000 Accounting Information Systems
This unit introduces students to the use and management of information systems and technologies in modern accounting. Accounting information systems use information technology and traditional accounting controls and methods to collect and process information relating to organisational business transactions. This information becomes the basis upon which effective business decisions are made.
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