Found 227 study abroad units
AYB301 Audit and Assurance
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- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Audit and Assurance is a third year unit, which is included in the degree program to enable students to comprehend the key concepts of auditing as a discipline, to demonstrate the relationship between auditing and the systems of accountability and to demonstrate the differences between manual and computerised information systems (CIS) audit processes. The unit builds on the knowledge of accounting and accounting standards acquired in prior units by enabling students to understand in detail the audit process (including professional auditing standards and techniques and ethical requirements) which leads to the auditor providing an opinion on the truth and fairness of financial reports of various types of entities.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AYB311 Financial Accounting Issues
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- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit extends the knowledge acquired in earlier accounting units to examine accounting theories and reporting practices adopted in the financial statements of reporting entities and publicly listed companies to meet the decision-making needs of external parties. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of, and the ability to critically evaluate, how regulatory requirements and incentives affect financial reporting. The unit explores the different governance models of corporations and relates them to their financial reporting environment. This framework provides a basis for examining specific accounting issues with an emphasis on both the application of specific accounting measurement models (e.g. historic cost versus fair value) or regulatory provisions (e.g. continuous disclosure requirements). The unit also analyses key issues of debate in the international arena.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AYB320 Advanced Taxation Law
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- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
As many business decisions involve a consideration of the taxation implications, accountancy graduates should possess knowledge of the Australian taxation system so that they can develop skills required for professional practice. The purpose of this unit is to enhance student's understanding of taxation concepts by extending the basic fundamental principles learned in AYB219 Taxation Law and exploring advanced taxation concepts in more depth.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AYB321 Strategic Management Accounting
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- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Strategic management accounting is a key component of the overall skills base of today’s professional accountant. This unit will provide an in-depth understanding of management accounting techniques designed to support strategy by building on the technical knowledge gained in AYB202. The unit examines the strategic management accountants’ role in dynamic organisations and considers the skills and competencies that management accountants should develop to stay competitive as value-adding members of management teams in the global business environment. By the end of this unit, students will be able to identify and analyse complex situations from a strategic perspective and generate a range of effective alternative options and innovative solutions suitable for real-world situations.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AYB340 Company Accounting
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- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
As an accountant, most of the work you will undertake as a practitioner will involve accounting for companies. In this context, accountants are required to interpret and apply accounting standards, and other statutory requirements governing the accounting procedures reflected in the content of a company's financial statements. This unit contributes to the knowledge and technical skills you will need to prepare and present financial statements for companies. This unit builds on the prerequisite units by applying accounting principles to complex company accounting issues and building upon your understanding and knowledge of ICT in accounting. It provides a foundation for subsequent units by developing critical analytical skills through an examination of theoretical accounting issues, accounting regulation and practice.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AYB341 Forensic and Business Analytics
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- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
With the digitisation of information, management have become increasingly reliant on comprehensive and timely data driven reporting as their primary mechanism for capturing and evaluating business performance and for making urgent, strategic, high-risk decisions. This unit provides students with theoretical and practical skills in forensic and business intelligence through the use of SAS and other technologies, to investigate business related data resources to identify fraud, and to support corporate performance and decision making.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AYN411 Audit and Assurance Services
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- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit will enable students to develop an appreciation of the audit function and to better understand the main aspects of auditing and how it fits into the overall business environment. The unit builds on other accounting units studied as part of the overall course and applies other concepts and techniques previously learned to this specific area.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AYN414 Cost and Management Accounting
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- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The objective of management accounting is to deliver effective business insights to help managers of organisations (profit and non-profit) achieve the strategic goals of their firm. In this unit you will learn to evaluate data and perform analytical techniques that support decisions such as costing a firm's products or services, budgeting, and performance management.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AYN416 Financial Accounting Processes
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- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
All firms need to prepare financial statements at least annually. AYN416 provides a comprehensive introduction to financial accounting processes from both a practical and theoretical viewpoint. Being the first accounting unit in the Master of Business (Professional Accounting) AYN416 also provides the foundation for studies in all the other accounting related units in the degree course particularly AYN417 Corporate Accounting and AYN418 Advanced Financial Accounting.
AYN417 Corporate Accounting
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- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
A large number of entities are companies rather than, for example, sole traders or partnerships. Accordingly, a significant amount of the work you will undertake as a practitioner will involve accounting for companies. In this context, accountants are required to interpret and apply accounting standards, and other statutory requirements governing the accounting procedures reflected in the content of a company's financial reports. Accountants are also required to integrate and apply academic accounting knowledge to solving problems that arise in practice. This unit contributes to the knowledge and skills you will need to prepare financial reports for companies.This unit builds on the prerequisite unit by applying accounting principles to complex company accounting issues. It also provides a foundation for subsequent units, which develop critical analytical skills through an examination of theoretical accounting issues, accounting regulation and practice.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AYN418 Advanced Financial Accounting
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- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Financial accounting is concerned with communicating information about an entity's financial position and performance to meet the decision making needs of external parties. This unit examines the accounting and reporting practices of reporting entities, particularly listed public companies. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of, and the ability to critically evaluate, the various regulatory requirements governing financial reporting. The unit commences with an overview of the financial reporting environment and theories that seek to explain the accounting policy choices of management. This framework provides a basis for examining specific accounting issues with particular emphasis on both the application of specific accounting techniques/rules and the conceptual/theoretical issues associated with alternative accounting methods.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AYN424 Accountability of Transnational Corporations
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- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
As business and financial markets have become increasingly globalised, the significance of the differences in international accounting policies and disclosure and reporting practices, has become more important, especially from the perspective of managers, financial analysts and other users of financial statements. This unit is designed to provide students with an insight into, and an appreciation of, many of the financial accounting reporting, disclosure and enforcement issues faced by global corporations in an international business environment. This unit provides you with an understanding of the unique financial accounting and reporting, taxation and corporate governance issues associated with global business operations including issues related to the political lobbying activities of both accounting standards and standard-setters. It will assist you to develop the skills necessary to analyse, compare, contrast, and report on the performance levels of global corporations.
AYN438 Taxation Law and Practice
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- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit builds on students’ previous knowledge of business and corporations law to introduce the statutory framework of the Australian taxation system. Elements in the determination of taxable income and the levying of income tax are examined including general and specific categories of assessable income and allowable deductions, capital gains tax and administration aspects of the tax system. The unit also provides a brief overview of the taxation of partnerships, trusts and companies, the goods and services tax (GST), and fringe benefits tax (FBT). Emphasis is placed on developing students' practical skills and problem solving through research, analysis and application of taxation legislation.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AYN443 Accounting Information Systems and Analytics
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- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In this unit, we look at how computers and accounting information systems are used in the modern day business environment. An appreciation of accounting in a computerised environment, how accounting information systems are designed and how application software can be used in accounting, are therefore crucial to the study of real world accounting systems. This unit builds on the knowledge attained in the prerequisite subjects and applies it to an accounting information systems environment.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AYN456 Business and Corporations Law
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- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
As many business decisions involve consideration of business and corporate law, postgraduates with an accountancy degree should possess a functional understanding of Australia's legal system. Knowledge of business and company law will equip them with skills for professional practice as well as enhance their capacity to navigate increasingly complex business landscapes. This unit introduces students to Australia's legal environment, developing students' knowledge and understanding of core principles of law while also introducing basic research and analysis skills essential to effective decision in this space.
AYN457 Financial Planning Principles and Regulation
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- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit aims to introduce students to key financial planning processes, concepts, issues, ethics requirements, laws and regulations applicable to financial services in Australia. Introduction to financial planning areas of investments and asset allocations, taxation planning, insurance and risk management, superannuation and retirement planning and statement of advice processes are covered. Responsibilities and obligations for licencees and their representatives are also discussed. This includes requirements pertaining to disclosure obligations for financial products and services, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML & CTF), privacy, statement of advice, and Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) requirements.The foundation knowledge and skills learned in this unit form the basis for further postgraduate study in the financial planning discipline.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AYN458 Ethics and Professional Relationships
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- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit is designed for students intending to pursue professional careers in business, particularly accounting or financial planning, and introduces ethical issues associated with the roles of directors, executives and professionals. With a particular focus on the ethical competencies and obligations required of those providing financial advice and accounting services, the unit also specifically addresses the development of trust within professional relationships. Practical considerations regarding how to develop effective non-verbal and verbal communication skills with clients and other stakeholders are also of continuing importance in professional contexts and are explored in this unit.
AYN471 Financial Literacy and Decision Making
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- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit enables non-accountants to understand financial information. Developing basic financial literacy skills and an appreciation of accountability is necessary for managers, executives and board members of organisations across the for-profit, non-profit and public sectors. Being able to analyse and interpret financial and annual reports is critical to understand the financial position of an organisation, and therefore practice good governance, decision making, transparency, the achievement of an organisation's purpose, strategic decision making, and communicating with both internal and external stakeholders. The unit also equips students with financial and non-financial knowledge and skills used by managers that supports broader operational decision making, e.g., budgeting, sustainability reporting, and performance reporting. Specific financial and accountability challenges which face for profit, non-profit and public sector organisations are also examined.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AYN472 Fundraising and Philanthropy
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- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Fundraising and philanthropy are related and vital topics for the community and the broad nonprofit sector. The unit initially offers students a grounding based on history, terminology, key theories and models of these practices. It then explores key principles and techniques of fundraising to provide insights into what fundraising organisations must do now and in the emergent future to meet the needs of both the community and donors in a strategic way. The latter half of the subject allows students to investigate the philanthropy landscape from its structures, applied skills and knowledge needed, and critiques to its role in civil society. The subject builds understanding of both theory and practice in fundraising and philanthropic behaviour through a variety of resources.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AYN473 Managing Non-profits and Social Enterprises
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- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces the Third Sector sector and explores the demands of being managing human, financial and operational resources and activities. Organisations in this sector address complex and wicked problems, so managers are expected to adopt management theory and strategies which effectively and efficiently create positive outcomes and impact for individuals and communities. This unit explores management theory and practices that focus on, understanding organisational and community problems, building and maintaining social and human capital, and implementing good practice in professional and organisational contexts. Additionally, nonprofit organisations and social enterprises are increasingly seeking new sources of revenue, developing social innovations and programs, and using data to harness insights to drive decision making. This means the need for effective social business planning, strategy, and diverse managerial skills is critical in today’s environment.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AYN520 Integrated Issues in Professional Practice
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- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
One of the essential elements in the real world is the ability to solve unstructured, multi-disciplined accounting problems. This unit integrates elements of the accountancy discipline using a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach. The unit addresses issues faced by a professional advisor/consultant by presenting students with simulated real-world problems. These problems require students to work together in teams, research issues, gather information, and form conclusions. Students should therefore be better prepared for the various situations they will face in their accounting career.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
AYN572 Program Evaluation in Organisations
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- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces students to the discipline of program evaluation. Program evaluation is a transdisciplinary field that focusses on understanding the merit, worth or significance of programs, policies, and/or practices in order to determine their suitability and assess their effectiveness and efficiency. Evaluation can also help to enhance organisational transparency and accountability toward different stakeholders. In this unit, students will be introduced to critical theoretical perspectives and worldviews underpinning different evaluation practices and purposes, including ethical and stakeholder considerations. This will lead to students learning how to plan and design evaluations including understanding different methodological approaches and their application in varied contexts. The focus of the unit is program evaluation in organisations such as charities, foundations, nonprofit organisations, public sector entities and social enterprises.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
BSB105 The Future Enterprise
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- School/discipline
- Faculty of Business and Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This introductory business core unit provides insights on how to predict emerging futures in the contemporary workplace and how to tailor individual response strategies to future business scenarios. Grounded in an integrated mix of real-world case studies from corporate, non-profit and entrepreneurial sectors, this unit will help you to develop the mindset and skill set required to approach the future world of work equipped to succeed. You will practise environmental sensing, scenario planning and managing strategic alternatives, and will be introduced to megatrends defining the contemporary work landscape, along with opportunities, threats and “black swan” events disrupting it. You will build your capability to be resilient and agile in the workplace. This unit is relevant to students of all business disciplines, preparing you for the future of work and introducing you to business capabilities to ignite your career.
BSB106 Dynamic Markets
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- School/discipline
- Faculty of Business and Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In this introductory business core unit, you will explore how value is created for organisations and customers through the process of exchange in dynamic market environments. You will learn about how businesses interact with consumers and other stakeholders, gain an understanding of the forces that drive behaviour in different market settings, and explore strategies organisations use to enter and operate within dynamic markets to co-create value with customers and stakeholders. This unit is relevant to students of all business disciplines, introducing you to evidence-based skills needed to analyse and critically appraise the trade-offs required to create value and succeed in complex business settings. Along with the rest of the introductory business core, this unit forms the foundation for further study across the breadth of business disciplines, introducing you to business capabilities to prepare you for the future world of work and ignite your career.
BSB107 Financial Performance and Responsibility
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- School/discipline
- Faculty of Business and Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In this introductory business core unit, you will learn about how individuals and businesses allocate financial resources and use financial information to make sound business decisions in the contemporary workplace. You will gain foundational skills in managing your own personal finances, and in using software to gather and analyse financial information in order to manage cash, evaluate risk, and assess performance and value both at personal and organisational levels in authentic, real-world contexts. This unit, along with the rest of the introductory business core, forms the foundation for further study across the breadth of business disciplines and introduces you to business capabilities to prepare you for the future world of work and ignite your career.
BSB108 Business Environment
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- School/discipline
- Faculty of Business and Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In this introductory business unit, you will examine the features that define and shape the national, international and global environments in which businesses operate. You will gain an understanding of the roles of key economic, political and legal institutions and regulatory frameworks and how they impact businesses, and apply critical thinking skills and evidence-based approaches to solve real-world business problems. This unit also introduces you to professional skills in analysing and presenting data to inform business decisions. Along with the rest of the introductory business core, this unit forms the foundation for further study across the breadth of business disciplines, introducing you to business capabilities to prepare you for the future world of work and ignite your career.
BSB130 Social Enterprises
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- School/discipline
- Faculty of Business and Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Real world social and environmental issues are increasingly addressed through business means in an emerging form of hybrid organisation – the social enterprise. Traditionally, the government and charity sectors sought to meet community needs, however resource constraints and increasing demand make this increasingly difficult. Social enterprises provide innovative and sustainable solutions to resourcing and fulfilling charitable purposes via business means. This business core option unit introduces you to social enterprises in a global perspective, and helps you to develop Human-Centred Design skills as you build a social enterprise business plan.
BSB131 Applied Business Analytics
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- School/discipline
- Faculty of Business and Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Organisations use business analytics to understand and solve business problems, increase efficiency, leverage productivity, and ultimately enhance the business performance of organisations. This business core option unit introduces you to a practical framework for data collection, aggregation, processing, and modelling to transform data into business insights. You will gain knowledge of key business analytics methods and approaches, and build skills in using Excel to manage and analyse data sets — valuable competencies that will help you to improve decision-making in contemporary business environments across all business disciplines.
BSB151 Business Law and Governance
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- School/discipline
- Faculty of Business and Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This foundational unit aims to help students understand that in business, choosing the "right" thing to do involves a range of quite different conceptualizations of what is "right". By using Ethics, the Law and Governance principles to determine what is right, we emphasize the need for tomorrow's business leaders to understand different ways people judge what is "right" and introduce critical business concepts such as governance, fiduciary duties, agency law, contract and negligence (duty of care). Through use classical ethical frameworks as well as statute and case law, students will develop the ability to justify what is the right thing to do in a number of different business scenarios. In so doing the unit also addresses specific legal issues germane to all fields of business and professional contexts while developing problem solving skills relevant to contemporary business.
BSB152 Financial Management
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- School/discipline
- Faculty of Business and Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit prepares students to analyse, interpret and make decisions based on the accounting and financial information produced by an organisation. Different types of accounting and financial information are introduced together with various techniques that are utilised to generate insights into organisational performance, risk management as well as management investment, finance and profit distribution decision making. This is essential knowledge for all management decision makers in an organisation. Real life limitations of the individual approaches and techniques covered will be introduced together with the complexities of making these management decisions. Topics introduced in the unit include: analysis of financial statements, valuation of different financial assets, management investment decision making, short and long-term planning and business risk management.