CIS 8100 Global Information Systems Strategy

The aim of this course is to teach the students the basic concepts and drivers of the networked organisation in the global economy so that students develop the skills to enable them to think strategically about leveraging information systems and ICT infrastructure for business value in an increasingly global context. In order to complete this course, students must have Internet access.

ACC5202 Accounting

The course introduces students to the accounting process. This includes the environment of accounting, the accounting elements, transaction recognition and recording and the financial report presentation. Particular emphasis is placed on the recording measurement and control of the major asset groups and the identification, function and measurement of liabilities and owners' equity. The basic accounting process is then applied to a variety of reporting entity activities and owners' equity structures. Finally, the accounting process is extended to cash flow statements and the techniques of analysing and interpreting the information displayed in accounting reports.

LAW5201 Commercial Law

This course is designed to introduce students to the impact of law on business. To do this it commences with a review of the components of the Australian legal system, the judicial process and the means by which disputes are resolved or litigated. Civil liability in contract law, negligence and other tortious actions are examined in some detail. Criminal law is also briefly covered as well as the law of agency.

LAW5206 Corporations Law

The objective of this course is to introduce students to the legal principles associated with partnerships, associations, trusts and corporations. In particular, students will be exposed to the Partnership Act and Corporations Law in detail and shall be required to be able to describe all appropriate legal principles dealing with such entities and the internal and external relationships thereof.

ACC5213 Cost and Management Accounting

This course focuses on the provision and use of management accounting information for planning, control and decision making. The course encourages an understanding of the management accounting function within an organisation by taking a business value chain perspective. The process of budgeting (operational and financial) and standards as an aid to management in planning and controlling business activities is explored. Also included is an analysis of cost behaviour, absorption and variable costing, a study of the principles of job and process costing systems, the application of activity based costing, as well as other facets of management accounting which support decision making.

ACC5215 Corporate Accounting

This course is designed to enable students to acquire basic skills of company accounting. Topics covered include the application of accounting entries for setting-up a company, acquisition of assets; tax effect accounting; the presentation of accounts including consolidated statements for holding companies (including foreign subsidiaries); and equity accounting for associate companies.

ACC5216 Accounting Theory

This course introduces students to the theory that is integral to financial accounting practice. Using established accounting theories, the factors or incentives that exist for preparers of financial reports are investigated. These factors require consideration when making financial reporting decisions or evaluating the decisions of others. The primary objective of this course is to enhance students' awareness of the issues surrounding decision making in relation to financial reporting practice. This includes an investigation of the popular theories and evidence in regard to financial reporting. These theories are applied within the framework
of the five financial reporting decisions made by report preparers. The financial reporting issues addressed include the choice of accounting methods, voluntary disclosures, and environmental performance reporting.

ACC5218 Auditing Practice

This course introduces the concepts and practices of company financial report audits within the assurance framework. It deals primarily with the process by which the external company auditor, within the Australian professional, ethical and legal framework, appraises and reports on the truth and fairness of the company's financial statements. The course is oriented towards the auditing profession and, in keeping with current practice, adopts a risk-based audit approach and follows the International Standards on Auditing. The course looks at how financial statement audits are conducted in computer-based and manual environments for selected systems. Limited practical exposure to auditing is provided through requiring students to complete a case study as part of the assessment for the course.

LAW5230 Taxation Law

In order to participate in the planning of a client's tax affairs it is necessary to understand the relevant sections of the appropriate taxation laws applicable to the transaction or entity structure. This course primarily introduces students to the Income Tax Assessment Act (ITAA) and the Goods and Services Tax Act 1999 (GSTA). Topics covered include assessable income, capital gains tax, allowable deductions, goods and services tax, classes of taxpayers, calculation of tax payable and offsets/rebates of tax, tax administration provisions and the taxation of business entities.

CIS5001 Information Systems for Managers

This course examines the trend in the use of computer systems away from data processing and towards information processing, particularly towards that type of decision support required to guide corporate strategy. The strategic implications of information systems are analysed, and students are guided through current developments in the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of various types of information systems, especially decision support systems. Both hardware and software technologies are studied from the perspective of management in relation to the need of corporations to maintain a competitive edge in a complex and changing environment. Various development methodologies currently used in information systems are compared. The developments in the area of electronic commerce are also assessed. A number of current issues are discussed and extensive reading of both the text and current articles is required.

MGT5001 Decision Support Tools

The course aims to enhance the ability of managers to make decisions by formulating real world problems, often featuring ambiguity, in a manner which allows the application of quantitative management tools. The generalised approach of problem formulation, modelling, solution, interpretation and implementation will be addressed. The course will deal with the issues of data reduction, inference testing, forecasting, decision analysis, scheduling, location and layout decisions, Just-In- Time, project management and quality management.

ECO5000 Economics for Managers

Economics for Managers provides the manager with an understanding of economics and its role in managerial decision making. The course is focused on modern economic thinking and its relevance to business and management. Macroeconomic and microeconomic topics are covered. Interesting cases and recurring themes are a feature of the course. Time devoted to assessment has been shortened so that students can devote maximum time to study and understanding economics.