Accounting Information & SystemsACC001
Semester one
This subject introduces students to the preparation of accounting information using manual
and automated accounting information systems. The full financial statement process is covered
including accounting for revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, equity and cashflow. The subject
also introduces information technology and its impact on the nature of accounting through an
overview of an accounting information system (AIS). Students will develop practical skills using
an AIS while covering business processes and controls.
Assessment method:Can include a combination of online quizzes and/or tutorial exercises, individual and/or group assignments, and/or exams.
Business Analytics/StatisticsBUS004
Semester one
Business Analytics/Statistics introduces the basic practice of statistics for making decisions in the presence of variability. Fundamental emphasis on understanding data through statistical concepts and its application by using modern software packages will enable students to formulate solutions to problems and to communicate data to support conclusions.
Assessment method:Can include a combination of online quizzes and/or tutorial exercises, individual and/or group assignments, and/or exams.
Business EconomicsBUS001
Semester one
Business Economics introduces fundamental economic concepts and principles. Students will acquire these concepts for application both at work and everyday life. Including the behaviour of firms and consumers, this subject begins with an introduction to the tools of economic analysis, price formation, basic models of market structure and their efficacy. This subject also covers inflation, unemployment and monetary policy and an appreciation of micro and macro concepts will allow students to follow current business environment issues to participate in the formulation of business strategies.
Assessment method:Can include a combination of online quizzes and/or tutorial exercises, individual and/or group assignments, and/or exams.
Business Law 1BUS002
Semester one
Business Law provides students with an introduction to core principles of contract and consumer protection law, the law of negligence and property law. Students gain exposure to ethical standards that apply to business activities such as contractual relationships and special legal protections against unethical practices. In promoting an understanding of the dynamic nature of law and basic legal problem solving, a skills-based approach is utilised to prepare students for more advanced law subjects and future careers.
Assessment method:Can include a combination of online quizzes and/or tutorial exercises, individual and/or group assignments, and/or exams.
Business FinanceBUS003
Semester two
This subject introduces the student to the principles of financial management from a corporate perspective. The approach is to present and examine the theory and practice of investment and financing decision-making. The application of a range of analytical techniques appropriate to contemporary financial decision-making is used to evaluate business options.
Assessment method:Can include a combination of online quizzes and/or tutorial exercises, individual and/or group assignments, and/or exams.
Business Law 2ACC006
Semester two
Building on the core principles developed in Business Law 1 and based on corporations law, this subject will examine types of business organisations, the relationships with internal and external stakeholders and the law regulating them.
Assessment method:Can include a combination of online quizzes and/or tutorial exercises, individual and/or group assignments, and/or exams.
Corporate ReportingACC002
Semester two
Building on the fundamentals developed in Accounting Information, students are introduced to the source of international financial reporting regulation and the conceptual framework. Key accounting standards are explored to develop student skills in order to prepare external financial statements as an accounting professional, including income taxes, non-current assets, consolidations, and equity investments.
Assessment method:Can include a combination of online quizzes and/or tutorial exercises, individual and/or group assignments, and/or exams.
Management Accounting 1ACC004
Semester two
This subject provides students with the foundation of management accounting to understand the role of management accountants in organisations. Various topics are covered including identifying allocating cost types and cost behaviours, application of cost accounting techniques to produce cost information for cost control and to solve business problems.
Assessment method:Can include a combination of online quizzes and/or tutorial exercises, individual and/or group assignments, and/or exams.
