The Business School 2011 Handbook

For Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students studying at Partner Provider Institutions

All information contained in this handbook, including the availability and content of courses and fees, is correct at the time of publication. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee at any time. Students should always check the accuracy of the information prior to enrolment. Date of last revision: 21 January 2011 This handbook can be found online at: http://www.ballarat.edu.au/business/international/int_handbook/
CRICOS Provider Numbers: Victoria: 00103D South Australia: 02235J New South Wales: 01266K Prepared by Sarah Evans, Business School, University of Ballarat

Index
Studying with the Business School ................................................................................. 1 Message from the Dean ................................................................................................... 1 The International Unit .......................................................................................................2 Key Dates - 2011 .............................................................................................................3 Academic Calendar ...................................................................................................... 3 Important Dates to Remember ..................................................................................... 3 Enrolment ......................................................................................................................... 4 Recognition of Prior Learning or Credit Transfer .......................................................... 4 Enrolment and variations of enrolment ......................................................................... 4 Part-time, full-time study ............................................................................................... 4 Enrolment Process ....................................................................................................... 5 Leave from studies ....................................................................................................... 5 Completion letters and Academic transcripts ................................................................ 6 Enrolment Lapsed......................................................................................................... 6 Refund of fees policy .................................................................................................... 6 Workload and Assessment............................................................................................... 7 The moderation model .................................................................................................. 7 Timetables ....................................................................................................................7 Attendance at class ...................................................................................................... 7 Program planning ......................................................................................................... 7 Presentation of academic work ..................................................................................... 7 Non-Sexist Language ................................................................................................... 7 Assignment Coversheets .............................................................................................. 8 Requests for Extension of Time .................................................................................... 8 Plagiarism and Cheating............................................................................................... 8 Deferred and Supplementary Assessment ................................................................... 9 Unsatisfactory academic performance........................................................................ 10 Assessment Grades ................................................................................................... 11 Exam review ............................................................................................................... 12 Grade Appeals or Complaints ..................................................................................... 12 Academic Statutes and Guidelines ............................................................................. 12 Contacting lecturers at exam times............................................................................. 12 Services and Support for Students ................................................................................. 13 Alumni......................................................................................................................... 13 Computer help ............................................................................................................ 13 Counselling service..................................................................................................... 13 Library services .......................................................................................................... 13 Student learning skills ................................................................................................. 14 Student responsibilities ............................................................................................... 14 Student ID cards ......................................................................................................... 14 University correspondence ......................................................................................... 15 Privacy and Freedom of Information ........................................................................... 15 University Appeals Committee .................................................................................... 15 Graduation ..................................................................................................................... 16 Grade Point Average .................................................................................................. 16 Academic Services Forms and Correspondence ........................................................... 17 Enrolment Amendment ............................................................................................... 17 Application for Leave from Study ................................................................................ 17 Change of Name and Address ................................................................................... 17

Withdrawal from the Program ..................................................................................... 17 Results........................................................................................................................ 17 Program Information - Undergraduate ........................................................................... 18 Section One - Program Information ................................................................................ 18 BB5 Bachelor of Business (Undesignated) ................................................................. 18 BC5 Bachelor of Commerce (Undesignated) .............................................................. 18 MM5 Bachelor of Management (Undesignated) ......................................................... 18 Degree with Distinction ............................................................................................... 18 English Proficiency Requirements .............................................................................. 19 Courses ......................................................................................................................19 Bachelor of Business...................................................................................................... 20 Career opportunities ................................................................................................... 20 Program objectives ..................................................................................................... 20 Mode of study - length ................................................................................................ 20 Program requirements ................................................................................................ 20 Strand (specialisation courses) ................................................................................... 21 Elective courses ......................................................................................................... 21 Bachelor of Business - general program information .................................................. 21 Bachelor of Business - specialisation program information ........................................ 22 Bachelor of Commerce................................................................................................... 23 Career opportunities ................................................................................................... 23 Program objectives ..................................................................................................... 24 Mode of study - length ................................................................................................ 24 Program requirements ................................................................................................ 24 Strand (specialisation courses) ................................................................................... 25 Elective courses ......................................................................................................... 25 Professional recognition ............................................................................................. 25 Bachelor of Commerce - general program information ............................................... 25 Bachelor of Commerce - specialisation program information ..................................... 26 Bachelor of Management ............................................................................................... 28 Career opportunities ................................................................................................... 28 Program objectives ..................................................................................................... 29 Mode of study - length ................................................................................................ 29 Program requirements ................................................................................................ 29 Strand (specialisation courses) ................................................................................... 30 Elective courses (complete eight courses) ................................................................. 30 Professional recognition ............................................................................................. 30 Bachelor of Management - general program information............................................ 30 Bachelor of Management - specialisation program information .................................. 31 Course Summaries ........................................................................................................ 33 BUACC 1506 Accounting and Business Decisions .................................................... 33 BUACC 1507 Accounting Fundamentals .................................................................... 33 BUACC 1521 Personal Financial Planning I ............................................................... 33 BUACC 2603 Corporate Accounting........................................................................... 33 BUACC 2606 Financial Accounting ............................................................................ 33 BUACC 2613 Management Accounting1.................................................................... 33 BUACC 2614 Management Accounting2.................................................................... 34 BUACC 3701 Financial Management ......................................................................... 34 BUACC 3702 Advanced Financial Management ........................................................ 34 BUACC 3741 Auditing ................................................................................................ 34 BUACC 3791 Accounting Project ............................................................................... 34

BUACC 3792 Accounting Practice ............................................................................. 35 BUEBU 1501 eBusiness Fundamentals ..................................................................... 35 BUEBU 2602 Business to Business Commerce ......................................................... 35 BUEBU 3730 eBusiness Strategy .............................................................................. 35 BUEBU 3791 Commerce Project ................................................................................ 35 BUECO 1507 Business Microeconomics.................................................................... 36 BUECO 1508 Business Macroeconomics .................................................................. 36 BUECO 2617 Comparative Economic Systems ......................................................... 36 BUECO 2622 Financial Markets & Institutions ........................................................... 36 BUECO 3722 Banking and Finance ........................................................................... 36 BUECO 3791 Economics Project ............................................................................... 37 BUENT 1531 Innovation in Society Seminar .............................................................. 37 BUENT 2622 Competitive Analysis ............................................................................ 37 BUENT 2632 Managing Technology Communication ................................................ 37 BUENT 2635 Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation ....................................... 37 BUENT 2638 Managing Innovation ............................................................................ 38 BUENT 2639 Creativity and Innovation ...................................................................... 38 BUENT 3704 Business Consulting Project ................................................................. 38 BUENT 3733 Entrepreneurial Business Planning ....................................................... 38 BUENT 3734 Innovation in Practice ........................................................................... 38 BUHRM 1501 Introduction to Human Resource Management ................................... 39 BUHRM 2601 Human Resource Development ........................................................... 39 BUHRM 2602 Industrial Relations .............................................................................. 39 BUHRM 2603 Staffing Organisations ......................................................................... 39 BUHRM 2610 Compensation, Benefits and Information Systems .............................. 39 BUHRM 3701 Management of Change and Organisational Development ................. 40 BUHRM 3702 Strategic Human Resource Management ............................................ 40 BUHRM 3703 Management Practice - Human Resource Management ..................... 40 BUHRM 3704 Applied Management Project - Human Resource Management .......... 40 BUHRM 3730 Performance Management in a Diverse Workplace ............................ 41 BULAW 1502 Fundamentals of Law ........................................................................... 41 BULAW 1503 Commercial Law .................................................................................. 41 BULAW 2611 Organisation Law ................................................................................. 41 BULAW 2629 Managing the Legal Environment ........................................................ 41 BULAW 2642 Employment Law ................................................................................. 42 BULAW 3703 Law in an International and Electronic Market ..................................... 42 BULAW 3731 Income Tax Law and Practice .............................................................. 42 BULAW 3732 Taxation ............................................................................................... 42 BULAW 3741 Marketing Law ...................................................................................... 43 BULAW 3791 Law Project .......................................................................................... 43 BUMGT 1501 Management Principles ....................................................................... 43 BUMGT 2601 Management Skills .............................................................................. 43 BUMGT 2602 Managerial Research Methods ............................................................ 43 BUMGT 2606 Managing People at Work.................................................................... 44 BUMGT 2614 Project Management ............................................................................ 44 BUMGT 2615 Designing Effective Organisations ....................................................... 44 BUMGT 2621 Business Communication .................................................................... 44 BUMGT 3702 Strategic Management ......................................................................... 44 BUMGT 3705 Critical Issues and Advances in Management ..................................... 45 BUMKT 1501 Introduction to Marketing ...................................................................... 45 BUMKT 1503 eMarketing ........................................................................................... 45 BUMKT 2601 Services Marketing ............................................................................... 45

BUMKT 2602 Consumer Behaviour............................................................................ 45 BUMKT 2603 Marketing Research ............................................................................. 46 BUMKT 3701 Marketing Communications .................................................................. 46 BUMKT 3702 Marketing Strategy and Analysis .......................................................... 46 BUMKT 3703 Management Practice - Marketing ....................................................... 46 BUMKT 3704 Applied Management Project - Marketing ............................................ 47 BUMKT 3705 International Marketing ......................................................................... 47 BUMKT 3706 Product Management ........................................................................... 47 BUMKT 3707 Contemporary Issues in Marketing ....................................................... 47 BUMKT 3730 International Business .......................................................................... 47 BUTSM 1501 Introduction to Tourism......................................................................... 48 BUTSM 1502 International Tourism............................................................................ 48 BUTSM 2601 Tourism Products and Services Delivery.............................................. 48 BUTSM 2603 Tourism Impacts and Strategies ........................................................... 48 BUTSM 2604 Tourism Destination Marketing ............................................................. 48 BUTSM 3701 Tourism Planning and Development .................................................... 49 BUTSM 3702 Contemporary Tourism Issues ............................................................. 49 BUTSM 3703 Management Practice - Tourism .......................................................... 49 BUTSM 3704 Applied Management Project - Tourism ............................................... 49 BUTSM 3705 Issues in Special Interest Tourism ....................................................... 50 BUTSM 3706 Event Industry Operations .................................................................... 50 BUTSM 3707 International Travel Management ......................................................... 50 Program Information - Graduate .................................................................................... 51 Entry & English Proficiency Requirements ................................................................. 51 Professional Recognition of the Programs.................................................................. 51 Workload and Assessment of Each Course ............................................................... 51 Program Codes .......................................................................................................... 52 Master of Business Administration (BP9) ....................................................................... 53 Required Core Courses .............................................................................................. 53 Specialisation Program Structure ............................................................................... 54 Graduate Certificate of Management (BQ4) ................................................................... 55 Graduate Diploma of Management (BP4) ...................................................................... 56 Master of Business Administration (International Management) (2 Year Program) BS9 57 Master of Professional Accounting (BH9)....................................................................... 59 Graduate Certificate of Commerce (BF4) ....................................................................... 60 Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting) (BI9) ................................................... 61 Graduate Diploma of Commerce (BG4) ......................................................................... 63 Course Summaries for MBA, MBA(IM), Grad Cert Mgmt, Grad Dip Mgmt ..................... 64 BUACC 5901 Accounting and Finance ....................................................................... 64 BUACC 6925 Financial Policy .................................................................................... 64 BUECO 5903 Business Economics ............................................................................ 65 BUECO 6922 Economics of Globalisation .................................................................. 65 BUECO 6923 Financial Markets and Institutions ........................................................ 66 BUENT 6928 Entrepreneurship .................................................................................. 66 BUGEN 6931 Business Research: Methods and Practice.......................................... 66 BUHEA 6901 Contemporary Issues in Health Services Management ........................ 67 BUHEA 6902 Policy in Health Services Management ................................................ 67 BUHEA 6903 Leadership in Health Services Management ........................................ 67 BUHEA 6904 Evidence-based Practice in Health Services Management .................. 68 BUHRM 5912 Human Resource Management ........................................................... 68 BUHRM 6930 Change Agent Strategies..................................................................... 68

BUHRM 6933 Management - Employee Relations ..................................................... 69 BUHRM 6936 Strategic Human Resource Management ............................................ 69 BULAW 5911 Managing the Legal Environment ........................................................ 70 BULAW 6903 Managing International and eBusiness Legal Issues ........................... 70 BULAW 6925 Issues in Corporate Governance and Accountability ........................... 71 BUMGT 5921 Organisations: Behaviour, Structure, Processes ................................. 71 BUMGT 5926 Strategy and Management of Change ................................................. 72 BUMGT 6923 Knowledge and Information Management ........................................... 72 BUMGT 6927 Creativity and Innovation ..................................................................... 72 BUMGT 6935 Operations Management ..................................................................... 73 BUMGT 6937 Organisational Redesign...................................................................... 73 BUMGT 6958 Comparative Issues in International Management ............................... 73 BUMGT 6961 Managerial Skills Workshop ................................................................. 74 BUMGT 6963 Action Learning and Action Research Methodology ............................ 74 BUMGT 6965 Action Learning Dissertation ................................................................ 74 BUMGT 6970 Management Consultancy ................................................................... 75 BUMGT 6971 Management Consultancy Project ....................................................... 76 BUMGT 6973 Project Management ............................................................................ 76 BUMKT 5901 Marketing ............................................................................................. 76 BUMKT 5922 Competitive Analysis ............................................................................ 77 BUMKT 6904 Marketing Service Organisations ......................................................... 77 BUMKT 6922 Marketing in the International Environment .......................................... 77 BUMKT 6923 Strategic Marketing .............................................................................. 78 BUMKT 6942 International Business .......................................................................... 78 Course Summaries for MPA, MCom, Grad Dip Com, Grad Cert Com ........................... 79 BUACC 5930 Accounting Concepts and Practices ..................................................... 79 BUACC 5932 Corporate Accounting........................................................................... 79 BUACC 5933 Cost and Management Accounting ...................................................... 80 BUACC 5934 Financial Accounting ............................................................................ 80 BUACC 5935 Auditing and Assurance Services ......................................................... 80 BUACC 5936 Financial Management ......................................................................... 81 BUACC 5937 Information Systems Design and Development for Accountants.......... 81 BUECO 5903 Business Economics ............................................................................ 82 BULAW 5914 Commercial Law .................................................................................. 82 BULAW 5915 Corporate Law ..................................................................................... 82 BULAW 5916 Taxation Law and Practice ................................................................... 83 STATS 6900 Quantitative Methods for Business ........................................................ 83

Studying with the Business School

Message from the Dean
Welcome to all our International Students! This handbook provides comprehensive information on the programs offered by the Business School. We hope you find these programs challenging, enjoyable and valuable for your career development. We take pride in the quality, range and professionalism of our programs which are geared to meeting the real needs of today's students. The knowledge you acquire and the networks you form as you study will play a critical role in your career and the success of the organisations in which you will work. The current challenges for business education are associated with globalisation and the rapid technological developments in communications and information technology that are producing profound changes in conventional models of business and commerce. The courses offered by the Business School provide opportunities to reflect on these factors and develop an understanding of the changing business and social environments in which you will be operating. Your program will not only develop your knowledge and expertise in key areas of business and commercial practice, it will also provide you with the intellectual skills expected of graduates. You will find in our programs an innovative and evolving curriculum which includes new subjects in innovation, e-commerce and entrepreneurship. The fundamentals of organisation management, enterprise development and competitiveness, which continue to play a pervasive role in our society, are also emphasised throughout these courses. As a student in the Business School you can be studying in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Viet Nam or China, as well as in a variety of locations in Australia. We focus on the practical and future needs of students and their organisations in economies which are increasingly global but where there are also critical local considerations. We look forward to working with you in this exciting are of graduate business education. We welcome you to a time of excitement, challenge and creativity.

Associate Professor Mike Willis Dean, The Business School

The International Unit

The Business School has an International Unit dedicated to working with our Partner Providers, both off-campus (within Australia) and off-shore (outside Australia). The Unit comprises 9 full-time members of the School who work closely with the School Graduate and Undergraduate Programs Coordinators and the School Credit and Plagiarism Administration Officer and Business Systems Administrator. Students should attempt to resolve any queries or issues initially with their Partner Provider staff, who may need to refer the matter on to the University.

Mr Bob OShea Director International Programs

Ms Barbara McCartney Academic Coordinator International

Ms Sarah Evans Administrative Coordinator International

Ms Judi Bonny Administration Officer International

Ms Joanne OLeary Administration Officer International

Ms Nicole Cleary Administration Officer International

Mr Michael (Jing) Tao Administration Officer International

Ms Rheanne Hogema Administration Officer International

Ms Leigh Stephenson Administration Assistant International

Assoc Prof Mike Willis Dean, The Business School

Dr Mary Hollick Undergraduate Programs Coordinator

Key Dates - 2011

The University of Ballarat at our Partner Providers operates on a three term per annum basis, with Summer Semester commencing in November of the preceding year.

Academic Calendar
Please pay close attention to common academic calendar for Partner Providers available at the following website: http://www.ballarat.edu.au/corpserv/partners/processes/Calendars/2011_Calendar.pdf As international students you are required to enrol during enrolment week.

Important Dates to Remember

You must pay attention and adhere to the important dates on the following link: http://www.ballarat.edu.au/corpserv/partners/processes/Calendars/2011_Summary.pdf Deadlines are strictly adhered to and cannot normally be waived.

Enrolment
Recognition of Prior Learning or Credit Transfer
An application for credit is made when a prospective student wishes to have previous studies counted towards the completion of an award program at the University of Ballarat. Students who are successful in applying for credit receive advanced standing in their award program (i.e. they can enrol in any course that has the credited course as a pre- or co-requisite and each course for which credit is granted reduces the total number of courses the student must complete by one). This process is also known as 'credit transfer'. To apply for credit, students must firstly discuss this with their Partner Provider Academic Coordinator who will submit an Application for Credit form via FdlGrades. The School Credit Administrative Officer will determine the outcome of the application and notify students by letter. An application for credit is available at each Partner Provider or online at www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/business/resources/student_forms/credit.pdf Students must apply for credit prior to their first enrolment as the courses they will enrol in are dependent on credits granted. Students must provide 1) supporting evidence in the form of course outlines for each course for which credit is sought; 2) a transcript proving that the student has passed the course and 3) a legend indicating the meaning of the grades awarded. Credit is never granted for Bachelor level studies into Masters programs and credits are not normally granted for more than 50% of the program. Students applying for credit will receive a letter which they will need to sign to confirm that they wish to accept the credits offered. Credits granted cannot be rescinded.

Enrolment and variations of enrolment

Students should make sure they are aware of key dates as listed in the previous section as international students must enrol at their Partner Providers during enrolment week. New students will not be accepted to enrol any later than the Friday following enrolment week and continuing students will not be permitted to make any changes to their enrolments any later than the Friday of enrolment week. Students wishing to drop a subject later than the second Friday following enrolment week will still be required to pay the full fees for the subject they wish to drop. Any student who is unable to attend during enrolment week for a compelling or compassionate reason, must submit a Leave From Studies form to Partner Provider form and, depending on the outcome of this submission, they may be permitted to enrol no more than 2 weeks after classes commence.

Part-time, full-time study

Student visa regulations require that international students study full-time, which means students must normally enrol four courses. All new students must enrol in four courses. If a continuing student is struggling to pass his/her courses, s/he may be advised to only study 3 courses as an intervention strategy to improve the chances of success. If a student has 6 courses remaining to complete his/her program, s/he may study 3 courses in the second to last semester and 3 courses in the final semester. Students may only study 5 courses if they have not previously failed a course and have achieved an average grade of C or higher previously, with the express, written permission of the appropriate Graduate or Undergraduate Program Coordinator. This rule is intended to optimise a student's chances of success.
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The only exception to the above is for Summer Semester which is voluntary. During summer semester continuing students may enrol in between 1 and 4 courses and students who have previously failed a course should use this semester to retake subjects they have previously failed.

Enrolment Process
International students must present themselves during the specified enrolment period at their Partner Providers. New students will be presented with a Study Plan which takes into account all requirements of the program and all the pre and co-requisites indicated for each course. Administrative staff from the Business School and the Partner Provider will assist students to enter their enrolment details into Campus Solutions, the University's computerised student management system. As a Student Visa condition, international students are required by law to ensure that their contact details (address, mobile number and email address) are maintained as up-to-date at all times on Campus Solutions. Students changing their contact details must inform their Partner Provider staff within 1 week of any changes occurring. International students must complete their programs within the term of their Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) as the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) is unlikely to grant an extension to their visa and if they do there is a high charge incurred. As indicated previously, students are not permitted to study more than 4 courses each semester unless they are granted specific, written permission from the appropriate Deputy Head of School, Graduate or Undergraduate Programs, and this is only granted if a student has not previously failed a course and has an average grade of C. After the enrolment process is complete, students are advised to check through My Student Centre on Campus Solutions to ensure that all details are correctly entered. Students are responsible for ensuring that they are enrolled in the correct courses to complete their program of study. Students are only permitted to change their enrolment up to the second Friday of semester and must do this by consulting their Academic Coordinator and, if agreement is reached, by completing an enrolment amendment form. This is because students will have little or no chance of passing a course if they commence studies after more than 2 weeks has elapsed.

Leave from studies

Students with a compelling need to take a break from study in their award program are able to request leave by submitting a Leave From Studies application form to the Business School. If approved, a leave of study means students can spend either one or two semesters away from their program without losing their place in that program. If a student fails to re-enrol without an approved leave of study, their candidature will be deemed to have lapsed and the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) will be informed. Permission for Leave from Studies will only be granted on the basis of compelling or compassionate circumstances, for military service or in cases of severe financial hardship; financial hardship or employment are not deemed sufficient reasons. In all cases, supporting documentation must be provided by the student. If leave is approved, a copy of the approval letter will be forwarded to the student and the Partner Provider will report this information to DIAC. Your leave of studies may affect your student visa. You may be required to apply for a visa extension to complete your program. DIAC contact phone number is 131 881. If a request for leave is made after the Census date as indicated on the Key Dates document, students will normally be required to pay their full fees even if the application for leave is approved.

Students who are absent from their studies form more than 1 year will have to reapply for admittance to their program. The University's Deferment, Suspension or Cancellation of a Student's Enrolment (ESOS specific) Procedure is available at http://policy.ballarat.edu.au/esos/standard_13/ch01.php

Completion letters and Academic transcripts

Students who are in their final semester and expect to complete their program should ensure that staff at Partner Providers aware of this. If they pass their final courses, they will receive official Completion Letters signed by the Head of School, together with an official Academic Transcript, normally within 2 weeks of the publication of final results.

Enrolment Lapsed
An enrolment will lapse if the student has not re-enrolled after Census date without obtaining approved leave from their program of study. Once their enrolment has lapsed DIAC will be informed and the CoEcancelled. As indicated previously however, summer semester is not compulsory.

Refund of fees policy

The only circumstances in which students are entitled to have their fees refunded are if they decide to discontinue their studies before the census date, which is listed on the Key Dates document, and submit the requisite form, or if they are suspended due to failure to meet satisfactory academic progress requirements. The Universitys refund policy is available at http://policy.ballarat.edu.au/esos/standard_3/ch01.php

Workload and Assessment

The moderation model
Most of the Business School delivery through Partner Providers is conducted using the moderation model. This means that locally engaged lecturers will teach and mark a course, using the School's curriculum and with assessable tasks being written by the School Course Coordinator. The Business School staff will then look at random samples of the marked work to moderate it, to ensure that the marking is fair and consistent with standards of marking in place at the University. This may result in marks being adjusted upwards or downwards and is the guarantee that final degrees awarded are equivalent to those being taught at all UB Partner Provider locations. All final grades will then be scrutinised at a School Programs Committee ratification meeting to ensure that all final grades awarded are fair, prior to publication. On some occasions Business School staff will go to a Partner Provider to teach in a compressed or block mode. This is known as Direct Teaching.

Timetables
International students will be provided with a timetable at enrolment. For students who do not speak English as their first language it is particularly important that all classes, lectures and tutorials are attended.

Attendance at class
As indicated above, International students are strongly advised to attend all classes, lectures and tutorials, as attendance records are kept and students' non-attendance will be noted. In Australia it is regarded as rude to arrive late for class or leave class early. Some courses of study have prescribed attendance requirements as indicated in the Course Descriptions, and these must be adhered to for satisfactory completion of the course. Course outlines provide information on attendance requirements and can be downloaded from the School website at http://www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/business/student_info/course_outlines.shtml

Program planning
Students can monitor their progress through their program by referring to their Study Plans provided by their Partner Providers or checking the Program Checklists available online at http://www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/business/student_info/program_checklists.shtml

Presentation of academic work

The UB's 'General Guide for the Presentation of Academic Work' must be used for assignments when citing references and preparing bibliographies. Lecturers will advise which sections of the General Guide are most relevant to specific assignments. The Guide is available for loan in Partner Provider libraries or online at: www.ballarat.edu.au/generalguide

Non-Sexist Language
In the belief that tertiary institutions should promote non-discriminatory language, the University of Ballarat has a documented gender-neutral language policy. Students may seek further clarification about this from their Partner Provider Academic Coordinator.

Assignment Coversheets
Assignments must have a fully completed assignment coversheet attached and these will be provided to you. This coversheet is the only evidence your assignment has been submitted if your assignment is lost/mislaid. Students are advised to keep a copy of their assignments as evidence in case the original should get mislaid. Assignments will be returned to you once the assignment has been marked. Students are responsible for submitting their own assignment.

Requests for Extension of Time

Assignments must be submitted by the specified time. They will not be accepted if overdue, unless an extension of time or special arrangements have been previously negotiated with your Partner Provider Academic Coordinator. Requests for extension of time that are within one week before the due date will be considered only if special circumstances exist.

Plagiarism and Cheating

Failure to acknowledge the use of somebody else's work is known as plagiarism and is considered to be intellectual dishonesty. Giving sources for direct quotes, with quotation marks, or rewording the quote is not enough. The source of the idea has to be acknowledged and referenced. Plagiarism is a matter for disciplinary action by the University. Regulation 6.1.1 Plagiarism at http://www.ballarat.edu.au/vco/legal/legislation/Legislation_pdf/Chapter6/r6_1_1plagiarism.pdf should be read very carefully, with particular note of the very severe penalties for plagiarism. Remember that lecturers: a. are likely to know the books being used, and recognise writing they have seen before, and, b. can do an Internet search just as easily as a student can. Penalties for plagiarising If a student plagiarises and: a. it is the first time the student has been reported for plagiarism at the University, the student will automatically forfeit any credit s/he might have obtained in the task to which the plagiarism relates; b. it is the second time the student has been reported for plagiarism at the University, s/he will automatically forfeit any credit s/he might have obtained in the entire course to which the plagiarism relates; c. it is the third or subsequent time the student has been reported for plagiarism at the University, the matter will be referred to the Student Discipline Committee by the Head of School. If plagiarism is proven after a hearing, the student's name will be placed on a UB Plagiarism Register. Students have the right of appeal to the Dean of the Business School with a specified period of time only. The University's Student Learning Support Unit has prepared a worksheet which provides detailed advice on how to avoid plagiarising. This worksheet can be accessed at: http://www.ballarat.edu.au

Cheating If students copy each other's work, collaborate on individual tasks or take notes into exams which do not permit this etc, they will be accused of cheating and, if found guilty, will get zero marks for that particular task. If a student is found guilty of cheating on a subsequent occasion s/he will get zero marks for the entire course. It is extremely important that students comply with the rules for submission of all assessable tasks.

Deferred and Supplementary Assessment

Application for Special Consideration Students who are severely unwell when they should be sitting an examination may be entitled to sit a deferred exam, which means they may be allowed to take another exam during the first week of the next semester, but only if they submit a special consideration form accompanied by a Health Care Professional Certification. Students can only apply for special consideration on one occasion for each course and if they cannot attend for their deferred exams they will normally forfeit their right of a deferred exam. If a student actually sits the original exam s/he will not be permitted to sit a deferred exam as well but, if severely unwell as evidenced by a Health Care certificate during the submission of the exam, s/he may be entitled to grade consideration, in which case up to 2 additional marks may be awarded. The Application for Special Consideration form and Health Care Professional Certification form must be submitted within 3 working days of the due date of the exam. Forms are available from Partner Provider administration and the Business School website: http://www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/business/resources/student_forms/special_consideration.pdf The School's Special Consideration guidelines are available at: http://www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/business/resources/SpecConsidGuidelines.pdf Final Course Supplementary assessment Supplementary assessment is an assessment which is additional to normal assessment tasks and is intended to enable a student to demonstrate that s/he has satisfied the objectives of the course. This is done by submitting a Special Consideration application form to the Partner Provider administration staff who will pass it to the Business School. If a student has passed all requirements of the program but has failed in his/her last semester one course with an MF grade, has submitted all tasks and has not been found guilty of plagiarism or cheating, s/he is entitled to request a supplementary assessment. This is known as FCSA (Final Course Supplementary Assessment). Any supplementary assessment tasks are held at the same time as deferred exams during the first week of the semester following publication date. If a student is unable to submit during this time they normally forfeit their right to a FCSA. The School's Supplementary Assessment Guidelines are available at: http://www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/business/resources/SuppAssessGuidelines.pdf

Unsatisfactory academic performance

Definition Unsatisfactory academic performance means: a. failing (i.e getting a grade of MF or F or XF) in 50% or more of the courses undertaken by a student during any semester, or b. failing a course more than twice. Unsatisfactory academic performance can result in: a. restriction in the number of courses which can be studied in any semester. b. exclusion from the program for a specified period which will entail the cancellation of an international student's visa. International students' academic progress is monitored closely and any students who are identified as being at risk of failing a course mid-way through semester, will receive an email (to their UB email account), suggesting that they may require additional support in order to pass their course. They should present themselves to the Partner Provider Academic Coordinator or Student Counsellor who will suggest intervention strategies to assist them to achieve a pass in the course in which they are struggling. The University's policy and procedure relating to intervention strategies is available at http://policy.ballarat.edu.au/esos/standard_10/ch01.php Academic Progress Committee This is a committee appointed by the Business School Programs Committee. The Committee consists of four academic staff members and a Chairperson. The Committee will decide on any action to be taken, which may involve a warning, restriction or suspension. The Committee will interview or receive written submissions from students who want to show why action should not be taken against them. Students can appeal against the final decision of the Academic Progress Committee under the University Regulations on Exclusion. For further information, go to: www.ballarat.edu.au/vco/legal/legislation/Legislation_pdf/Chapter5/s5_5Unsatisfactory.pdf Exclusion from the program If a student is suspended or excluded from the program by the APC, they have the right to appeal in writing to the Dean of the Business School within 20 working days. If the appeal is not granted, DIAC will be notified and the student visa may be cancelled.

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Assessment Grades
Grade HD D C P MF F UN S ZN XF AD TD W TC O Meaning High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Fail Level 1 Fail Level 2 Ungraded Fail Ungraded Pass Supplementary Assessment Pending Not Assessed Assessment Deferred Up to 3 Months Assessment Deferred from 3 - 12 months Withdrawn Without Academic Penalty Unit Exemption on Basis of Credit On-going Percentage 80-100 70-79 60-69 50-59 40-49 0-39 -

Please refer to the current University of Ballarat Handbook relating to other grades and their meanings, online at www.ballarat.edu.au/internal/ Possible outcome(s) of receiving an AD, TD, or F grade. AD - This grade will appear when the student has had his/her assessment deferred. The grade (AD) is commonly granted when the student has requested an extension of time on the original submission date of an assignment for illness or other reasons. When the outstanding work has been completed, the AD will be converted to a final grade. In addition, if the student has failed an assignment and is given the opportunity to resubmit at a later date, an AD grade will be given. The AD grade will be converted after the assignment (resubmission) has been marked and the result processed. MF - If an MF or an F grade is awarded for a subject, students will have the opportunity to enrol in the same subject again and complete the subject when it is next offered. Students are strongly advised to seek advice regarding their academic writing or language skills prior to re-enrolling in the subject they have failed. Students are also advised that the usual policy of the Business School is that a student may only enrol in the same subject twice. If the student receives an MF or F grade twice for the same subject, the student's progress in the program will be reviewed by the Dean of the Business School and the Academic Progress Committee.

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Exam review
Students are entitled to request an exam review from Partner Provider staff within three days of publication of results, if they are concerned about the final grade awarded. They should make their request to the Partner Provider Academic Coordinator who will arrange for the appropriate lecturer to discuss with them how the grade awarded was arrived at, and how students can improve future performance.

Grade Appeals or Complaints

In the first instance, students should discuss any problems regarding grades etc. with the lecturer concerned. Problems that cannot be resolved at this level should then be referred to the Programs Coordinator. Students who wish to appeal against final subject gradings have the right of appeal to the Dean. They must do so in writing within 7 days of the publication of results. Grade appeals can only be considered under certain specified conditions - please refer to Schedule 5.3 in the following document on the University of Ballarat's website at: http://www.ballarat.edu.au/vco/legal/legislation/Legislation_pdf/Chapter5/r5%273assesment.pdf Final marks for each course go through a formal ratification process and the right of appeal should be exercised with care and awareness that final marks are considered very carefully during this ratification process. Please refer to the University Handbook for procedural details at: http://www.ballarat.edu.au/aasp/student/handbooks/2011/highered/

Academic Statutes and Guidelines

Students are referred to the Handbook of the University of Ballarat for information regarding Academic Statutes and Regulations. Refer to the following website: http://www.ballarat.edu.au/vco/legal/legislation/

Contacting lecturers at exam times

Business School students should not contact lecturers on any matter in relation to the final examination during the period between sitting the examination and receiving the confirmed results. If a student has a serious concern that has not been addressed at Partner Provider level, they may request an appointment to meet or telephone a member of staff at the University through the Partner Provider administration. Students cannot be seen without an appointment.

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Services and Support for Students

Alumni
The Business School is committed to fostering lifelong relationships with its Alumni community, no matter where they study. Its aim is to nurture an environment that supports the continuing involvement of our Alumni in the life of the University and its ongoing advancement. There are specific and active Alumni groups set up in both Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur. For more information on University of Ballarat Alumni activities go to: www.ballarat.edu.au/alumni

Computer help
The University is committed to providing computer help to our students, no matter where they study. You can contact the Information Desk at: Tel: +61 3 5327 9999 Email: servicedesk@ballarat.edu.au The Information Desk also offers an assortment of Information Sheets which they can send to you and which may answer your queries on: General network information Student network - logging in and out Computer laboratory information Student network passwords Electronic mail Student network printing Student network J: Drive Scanning PC - logging in Scanning text - PC Scanning images - PC Virus scanning Smart cards Student data area

Counselling service
Each Partner Provider will have a designated Counsellor who can assist with a range of matters including housing issues, study problems or personal problems. In addition the UB Counselling Service which aims to help students fulfil their academic, individual and social goals through professional counselling is available to international students. Counselling is free and confidential. For details see the Counselling Service website at: http://www.ballarat.edu.au

Library services
Each Partner Provide will have their own library, but in addition the University Library offers an integrated library service that can provide access to electronic journals, texts and other documents. There is a dedicated International Librarian who can assist our students studying at Partner Providers. For further information, visit: www.ballarat.edu.au/aasp/is/library/

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Student learning skills

Student Learning Skills staff can assist students with managing all types of academic tasks such as reading and researching, essay preparation, group projects, exam preparation and much more. Learning Skills staff are available to help students overcome fundamental problems with learning at University. A comprehensive set of resources are available for students on the following areas: Independent Learning Time Management Tutorials Reading Effectively Learning & Memory Referencing Work Exam Techniques Writing Assignments Avoiding Plagiarism Lectures & Note-taking Presentations & Group Work To access these resources go to: www.ballarat.edu.au/learningskills Online help is available at the myIT@UB website: http://www.ballarat.edu.au/myit@ub

Student responsibilities
Each student is responsible for ensuring that their enrolment is correct and their progress in the award program is in accordance with University and Business School Resolutions. While the Business School Partner Providers make every effort to provide advice and information, the onus is on students to ensure deadlines and award program requirements are met. The most up-to-date information on award programs, specialisations and courses of study is available on the Business School website. It is recommended that students check the website each semester for any changes which may affect them. It is important for students to familiarise themselves with the regulations for their chosen award program and with the services available at the University. The University's rules are published on the University webpage at: www.ballarat.edu.au/vco/legal/legislation/ If you require further advice about the University rules and procedures please contact staff at your Partner Provider.

Student ID cards
All students will receive an ID card shortly after they first enrol and this should be looked after carefully. Replacement ID cards are available from the Student Services at the University for $10. The University ID number will be the student's user name when you first log into the University website and the password will be the student's first initial followed by a dot and then the student's date of birth in the format ddmmyyyy; for example if a student's first name is Tom and he were born on 26 July 1983 his initial password will be t.26071983.

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University correspondence Important please note: Each student will be given a University email account upon
enrolment and students must log into this within 4 months of enrolling otherwise their passwords will expire. To access this the user name and password will be as above but students will be prompted to change the password. If students do not wish to use their UB account, they should set it to automatically forward emails to their own personal accounts, and the Library service desk can assist with this if necessary. Contact servicedesk@ballarat.edu.au. It is critical that students read the important information sent to them by the University and should check their student email account on a regular basis. All correspondence between students and the University should be via the UB email account.

Privacy and Freedom of Information

Privacy Students' privacy is now protected by law. If students provide personal information to a member of the University for a specific purpose, normally they cannot disclose that to anyone else without express permission. However, a few exceptions exist. Student Administrative Services are obliged to: Inform the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) of student enrolment details. Provide student personal information to DEEWR for the purpose of assessing entitlements to Commonwealth assistance and allocation of a Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number (CHESSN). Provide information to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) and DEEWR about overseas students. Also, personal information may be disclosed to protect the health and/or safety of someone, and personal information may be disclosed if it is believed that unlawful activity is occurring and/or the law requires it (e.g. following a subpoena from the Police). For more information go to: www.ballarat.edu.au/vco/legal/Privacy/index.shtml Freedom of information The University of Ballarat falls within the jurisdiction of the Victorian Freedom of Information Act (1982). The Act: Requires information concerning documents held by the University to be made available to the public; Enables a member of the public to obtain access to documents held by the university; and Enables a member of the public to ensure that records held by the University concerning his or her personal affairs are not incomplete, incorrect, out of date or misleading. Note: A "member of the public" includes staff and students of the University. For further information go to: www.ballarat.edu.au/vco/legal/FOI.shtml

University Appeals Committee

The University has an Appeals Committee and students may appeal to this Committee if an appeal to the Business School Dean is unsuccessful. Details are available at the following website: http://www.ballarat.edu.au/vco/legal/legislation/Legislation_pdf/Chapter2/r22appeals.pdf

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Graduation
Students who have satisfactorily completed all program requirements and had had their results published, are eligible to graduate. Students can receive their testamurs during conferrals which take place four times per year: in February, May, September and December. Students are responsible for applying to graduate by submitting their application to graduate forms to the Graduation Office (refer to the web address provided in the 'Applying' section below) together with payment. Usually the University of Ballarat holds its graduation ceremonies in Australia in May and December of each year. The exact date of the graduations are usually not determined until the January preceding the graduation and strict timelines applying to the graduation process must be adhered to. In February and September degrees are conferred in absentia, which means students do not attend a ceremony but their testamurs will be despatched to them by registered mail. Overseas graduation ceremonies are held once a year, normally in late October or early November, in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong. These are not formal degree conferrals but will provide students with a chance to meet UB staff and have their photos taken in full academic dress. Further information regarding these ceremonies is available from Partner Providers in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur. Students will not be permitted to attend graduation celebrations unless their Applications to Graduate have been approved. Applying Students are responsible for applying to graduate when they believe they have completed the requirements of their course. Graduation Application forms are available at http://www.ballarat.edu.au/aasp/student/graduations/mthelen_graduations.shtml Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. Upon conferral, students will be issued with their Testamur, Academic Transcript and Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS) which provides descriptions of the nature, level, context and status of the study undertaken as well as information about the Australian education system.

Grade Point Average

Students will receive a points allocation for courses completed on the following basis: HD = High Distinction = 80-100 = 7 points D = Distinction = 70-79 = 6 points C = Credit = 60-69 = 5 points P = Pass = 50-59 = 4 points S = Ungraded Pass MF = Margin Fail = 40-49 = 3 point F = Fail = 0-39 = 1.5 points To establish a Grade Point Average, add up the number of points which have been achieved for each course studied and divide by the number of courses studied (including courses failed). Students can print off their Grade Point Average from Campus Solutions by going to Self Service, My Grade Point Average.
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Academic Services Forms and Correspondence

Listed below are the forms you may need if you are changing any of the details for your study program. These forms are also available from your Partner Provider administration or http://www.ballarat.edu.au/aasp/student/forms.shtml

Enrolment Amendment
This form is used by students when they wish to add or drop courses but can only be processed before the Friday of the first day of semester (for new students) or the Friday of the second week of semester (for continuing students), with the express permission of the Partner Provider Academic Coordinator.

Application for Leave from Study

International students seeking to defer their studies for any compassionate or compelling reason must complete an Application for Leave from Studies form and submit it to the appropriate Program Coordinator via their local administration staff. See section on Leave From Studies under enrolment.

Change of Name and Address

International students are required by law to notify their Partner Provider and the University of any changes to their contact details, including name and address, within one week. A change of name form must be accompanied by documentary supporting evidence.

Withdrawal from the Program

This form is used by students who wish to discontinue studies at the University of Ballarat or from one of its Partner Providers. If a student withdraws DIAC will be informed and the student visa will normally be cancelled. Students will only be entitled to a refund of fees if they withdraw before the census date as indicated in the Important Dates section towards the beginning of this handbook.

Results
Results can be viewed on line at www.ballarat.edu.au/results after the results have been released. If students re-enrolled prior to results publication, they may be required to amend their enrolment to take account of any failed courses, by lodging a completed Enrolment Amendment Form with the Partner Provider administration.

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Program Information - Undergraduate

Section One - Program Information
The Business School offers the following programs for 2011: Not all programs, specialisations or courses are offered at all Partner Providers and students should discuss their specific Study Plan with their Partner Academic Coordinator at enrolment.

BB5 Bachelor of Business (Undesignated)

Specialisations: Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship) Bachelor of Business (Marketing) Bachelor of Business (Tourism)

BC5 Bachelor of Commerce (Undesignated)

Specialisations: Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Bachelor of Commerce (Applied Economics and Finance) Bachelor of Commerce (Business Law)

MM5 Bachelor of Management (Undesignated)

Specialisations: Bachelor of Management (Human Resource Management) Bachelor of Management (Organisational Management and Leadership) Bachelor of Management (Marketing) Bachelor of Management (Tourism)

Degree with Distinction

The Business School awards the 'Bachelor of Business with Distinction' to students who have shown distinguished academic performance. The Programs Committee grants this award at its discretion. To be awarded a Degree with Distinction students must: 1. Have passed all courses at first attempt. 2. Have attained a HD grade in at least 50 per cent of the 24 courses (360 progress units) required for the program and at least a D grade assessment in 50 per cent of the remaining courses. In exceptional cases the Business School Programs Committee may be satisfied that a student has achieved an overall academic performance of equal standard to that described above. In general, not more than 10% of graduating students will be recommended for the award of Degree with Distinction.

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English Proficiency Requirements

The medium of instruction for the University's program is English, and international students are required to demonstrate proficiency in English. International students will be expected to have: A TOEFL of 550 or IELTS 6 or equivalent, with no individual band less than 5.5.

Courses
This handbook contains a wide variety of courses in the programs. Courses offered depend on several factors, including: student demand availability of staff - some courses are highly specialised in nature, such as logistics class viability - if a class gets too small it becomes unviable from an educational and managerial standpoint. Please note that not all programs, specialisations or courses are offered at Partner Providers. Please discuss with your Partner Provider Academic Coordinator.

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Bachelor of Business
Award: Program Code: Progress Units: Duration (EFTSL): Contact Hours: Bachelor of Business BB5 360 3000 Full-time 12-17 hours per week

The Bachelor of Business is a program for students intending to gain a strong background across the broad scope of the main business and organisation functional areas, and develop a strong strategic and entrepreneurial emphasis towards innovation and the development and growth of businesses. Aside from undertaking a general Bachelor of Business, students may elect to undertake a specialisation in Marketing, Entrepreneurship or Tourism. This flexible degree structure allows up to one-third of the program to be selected from other degree programs, including management, marketing, human resource management or tourism, depending on availability.

Career opportunities
This program focuses on enterprise, competitiveness and integration. Students will be prepared for roles in businesses that range from small startup enterprises to large firms and for self-employment. On completion of this program, students will be prepared to work in a range of business settings, particularly where environments are dynamic and complex and industries highly competitive. This program would be a good choice for those aiming for self employment or wishing to develop a career as a business analyst, consultant or strategic planner.

Program objectives
This program will give you the foundation, knowledge and skills to deal with the demands of contemporary business settings. It aims to: Develop the conceptual frameworks and skills of critical analysis applicable to entrepreneurial operations in a global economy Provide an opportunity for specialisation as well as integration and application Develop high potential individuals to serve the business needs of local, national and global enterprises Provide market attractive, competitive and educationally robust business education Provide a sound working knowledge of the core disciplines of business Enhance a range of generic skills with a focus on business communication and problem solving skills

Mode of study - length

Three years full-time.

Program requirements
Student workload in this program will normally be evenly spread across all semesters. Ordinarily, this will involve four courses of 15 progress units per semester for full-time students. Contact hours for full-time students will normally be a maximum of 12 hours per week. The program is made up of a total of 24 courses which includes foundation courses (8), core courses (8) and electives courses (8). Foundation courses should be completed early in the program of study (i.e. by the end of the third semester).
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Students must gain a minimum of 360 progress units of which at least 16 courses must be Foundation and Specialisations courses. Ideally students should complete: 8 Courses at Level 1 (1000's) 8 Courses at Level 2 (2000's) 8 Courses at Level 3 (3000's) No more than 10 introductory courses (Level 1) are permitted.

Strand (specialisation courses)

In the Bachelor of Business degree, students may choose to complete approved specialisations. Students may choose a specialisation when commencing the program or after completing the first year of the program. Students may then nominate to graduate with one of the following specialised degrees: Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship) Bachelor of Business (Marketing) Bachelor of Business (Tourism)

Elective courses
In the Bachelor of Business degree, students may choose to up to eight elective courses. Elective courses can be selected from any of the courses available.

Bachelor of Business - general program information

This program structure applies to students commencing from 2011. Students who commenced prior to 2011 should contact the Academic Coordinator for appropriate checklist and program information. No more than 10 introductory courses are to be completed. Introductory courses are denoted by a code number within the 1000 range. Advanced courses are those courses denoted within the 2000 and 3000 range. FOUNDATION COURSES - Students must complete all eight courses CODE NAME PREREQUISITES BUACC 1506 Accounting and Business Decisions Nil BUEBU 1501 eBusiness Fundamentals Nil BUECO 1507 Business Microeconomics Nil BULAW 1502 Fundamentals of Law Nil BUENT 1531 Innovation in Society Nil BUMKT 1501 Introduction to Marketing Nil BUMGT 1501 Management Principles Nil BUTSM 1501 Introduction to Tourism Nil ELECTIVE COURSES - Students must successfully complete no more than eight elective courses. Electives can be selected from any courses offered by your Partner Provider.

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Bachelor of Business - specialisation program information

Students may wish to complete any one of the following specialisations. BUSINESS (UNDESIGNATED) - Students must complete EIGHT courses selected from any of the Business School specialisations. BUSINESS (MARKETING) - Students must complete the following courses: CODE NAME PREREQUISITES BUMKT 1503 eMarketing BUMKT 1501 BUMKT 2601 Services Marketing BUMKT 1501 BUMKT 2602 Consumer Behaviour BUMKT 1501 BUMKT 2603 Marketing Research BUMKT 1501: Recommended STATS 1900 BUMKT 3701 Marketing Communication BUMKT 1501 BUMKT 3702 Marketing Strategy & Analysis BUMKT 1501 BUMKT 3705 International Marketing BUMKT 1501 BUMKT 3706 Product Management BUMKT 1501 + 4 Advanced courses BUSINESS (TOURISM) - Students must complete the following courses: CODE NAME PREREQUISITES BUMGT 2603 Marketing Research BUMKT 1501 & recommended STATS 1900 BUTSM 1502 International Tourism BUTSM 1501 BUTSM 2601 Tourism Products & Services OR BUTSM 1501 BUMKT 2601 Services Marketing BUMKT 1501 BUTSM 2603 Tourism Impacts & Strategies BUTSM 1501 BUTSM 2604 Tourism Destination Marketing BUTSM 1501 & BUTSM 2603 BUTSM 3701 Tourism Planning and Development BUTSM 1501 & BUTSM 2603 BUTSM 3706 Event Industry Operations BUTSM 1501, BUTSM 2601 & BUTSM 2603 One of: CODE BUTSM 3702 BUTSM 3703

NAME Contemporary Tourism issues Management Practice Tourism

BUTSM 3705

Issues in Special Interest Tourism

PREREQUISITES BUMGT 2602 & 2 advanced courses BUTSM 1501, BUTSM 2601 & BUTSM 2603; C Grade average in best 9 courses BUTSM 1501, BUTSM 2601 & BUTSM 2603

BUSINESS (ENTREPRENEURSHIP) - Students must complete the following courses: CODE NAME PREREQUISITES BUMGT 2606 Managing People at Work BUMGT 1501 BUENT 2622 Competitive Analysis 5 courses including BUECO 1507 BUENT 2635 Entrepreneurship & New Venture Completion of 6 courses from the Creation BCom / BMan Schedules BUENT 2632 Managing Technology BUENT 2635 Commercialisation BUENT 2639 Creativity & Innovation Nil BUENT 3733 Entrepreneurial Business Planning BUENT 2635 BUENT 3734 Innovation in Practice BUENT 3733 BUECO 1508 Business Macroeconomics Nil

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Bachelor of Commerce
Award: Program Code: Progress Units: Duration (EFTSL): Contact Hours (per week): Bachelor of Commerce BC5 360 3000 Full-time 12-17 hours,

The flexible degree structure of the Bachelor of Commerce allows program combinations to be tailored to suit chosen career paths. Aside from undertaking a general Bachelor of Commerce students may elect to undertake a specialisation in Accounting, Applied Economics and Finance or Business Law. A feature of the program is the group of practical business placements and projects courses that are available. The core curriculum in the Bachelor of Commerce - Undesignated focuses on quantitative, analytical and argumentation skills, although there is extensive scope through elective courses. Up to one-third of the program may be selected from other UB degree courses on offer, including management, marketing, human resource management, and tourism. This program is recognised for professional qualification purposes by accounting and computing associations. There is further opportunity, by undertaking specified courses, to badge your degree with a specialisation.

Career opportunities
Accounting Whilst the Bachelor of Commerce is recognised for professional qualification purposes by professional accounting bodies such as NIA, the study of accounting also appeals to aspiring professionals in a broad range of other fields because of its importance in promoting effective organisational management and accountability. Career Opportunities Graduates with an accounting specialisation are employed in a wide variety of commercial, government and professional settings. These include public accounting, banking, teaching, government organisations, stock broking, business consulting, and the retailing, manufacturing and mining industries. Functional responsibilities include accounting, information systems analysis and design, financial reporting, cost accounting, finance, taxation, audit, financial planning and general management responsibilities. Business Law Law courses can be included in most degrees offered by the University. These courses cover legal aspects of the following areas of employment: tourism, marketing, e-Commerce, consumer issues, contracts, negligence, business structures, partnerships and companies (eg. Director's duties), buying/selling goods and services, insurance and tax. Career Opportunities Knowledge of law can enhance all career opportunities, especially those in public administration, management, human resource management, the services sector including marketing, tourism, finance and accounting, and information technology. Self-employed persons also benefit from a knowledge of law.

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Applied Economics and Finance The Applied Economics and Finance program seeks to meet the needs of students who plan to enter commerce and industry with a view to specialising in the management of the economic and financial performance of private and public sector organisations. Career Opportunities Graduates work in a number of specialist fields and are employed by a wide variety of organisations. Popular employment fields for graduates include retail and merchant banking, insurance, investment management and stock broking, public accounting, federal, state and local government, corporate finance, government business enterprises, business consulting, teaching in state and private schools, and retail management.

Program objectives
Successful completion of this program will give students the foundation, knowledge and skills to: Appreciate how to acquire knowledge and skills Think logically, critically and independently Collect, integrate and interpret information Solve problems and communicate effectively Develop leadership qualities and the capacity to work cooperatively Understand and have a commitment to ethical practice Commit to intellectual thoroughness and a long-term commitment to learning Acquire a body of knowledge in business and related disciplines and an understanding of the principles and conceptual framework underpinning those disciplines Possess a body of knowledge of sufficient depth and development to facilitate the obtaining of new knowledge and skills via postgraduate studies Possess a combination of knowledge and skills which can be translated directly into the workplace and which will provide a basis for future professional developments Work independently and systematically apply your learning to the requirements of the workplace

Mode of study - length

Three years full-time.

Program requirements
Student workload in this program will normally be evenly spread across all semesters. Ordinarily, this will involve four courses of 15 credit points per semester for full-time students. Contact hours for full-time students will normally be a maximum of 12 hours per week. The program is made up of a total of 24 courses which includes foundation courses (8), core courses (8) and electives courses (8). Foundation courses should be completed early in the program of study (i.e. by the end of the third semester). Core and elective courses can be undertaken throughout the program. To fulfil the academic requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce a student will complete an approved program of study comprising the following: Gain a minimum of 360 progress units of which at least 16 courses must be Foundation and Strand courses, and no more than 10 introductory courses with the exception of the Accounting specialisation where 12 introductory courses are permitted.

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Strand (specialisation courses)

In the Bachelor of Commerce degree, students may choose to complete approved specialisations. Students may choose a specialisation when commencing the program or after completing the first year of the program. Students must pass at least 8 courses (or 120 progress units) from one of the following strands: Commerce, Accounting, Applied Economics and Finance OR Business Law. Students may then nominate to graduate with one of the following specialised degrees: Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Bachelor of Commerce (Applied Economics and Finance) Bachelor of Commerce (Business Law)

Elective courses
In the Bachelor of Commerce degree, students may choose up to eight elective courses. Elective courses can be selected from any of the courses available in the Business School or any other UB School. For students wishing to obtain CPA Australia or Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA) accreditation only six electives are available.

Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Commerce studied at Partner Providers is accredited by the National Institute of Accountants (NIA) and may be accredited by CPA Australia. Completion of an accredited degree is the first step towards becoming a CPA or Chartered Accountant. Bachelor of Commerce students may also be eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Computing Society and the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, upon completion of nominated courses in the Bachelor of Commerce.

Bachelor of Commerce - general program information

This program structure applies to students commencing from 2011. Students who commenced prior to 2011 should contact the Partner Provider Academic Coordinator for appropriate checklist and program information. No more than 10 introductory courses are to be completed - with the exception of the Accounting specialisation where 12 introductory courses can be counted towards this award. Introductory courses are denoted by a code number within the 1000 range. Advanced courses are those courses denoted within the 2000 and 3000 range.

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FOUNDATION COURSES - Students must complete all eight courses CODE NAME PREREQUISITES BUACC 1506 Accounting and Business Decisions Nil BUACC 1507 Accounting Fundamentals BUACC 1506 BUECO 1507 Business Microeconomics Nil BUECO 1508 Business Macroeconomics Nil ITECH 1005 Business Information Systems Nil BULAW 1502 Fundamentals of Law Nil BULAW 1503 Commercial Law BULAW 1502 STATS 1900 Business Statistics Nil ELECTIVE COURSES - Students must successfully complete no more than eight elective courses. Electives can be selected from any Bachelor level courses offered by the Business School or other UB courses offered by the Partner Provider. COURSES REQUIRED IF SEEKING CPA/ICCA and NIA ACCREDITATION CODE NAME CODE NAME BUACC 1506 Accounting and Business BUECO 1507 Business Microeconomics Decisions BUACC 1507 Accounting Fundamentals BUECO 1508 Business Macroeconomics BUACC 2603 Corporate Accounting BULAW 1502 Fundamentals of Law BUACC 2606 Financial Accounting BULAW 1503 Commercial Law BUACC 2613 Management Accounting 1 BULAW 2611 Organisation Law BUACC 2614 Management Accounting 2 BULAW 3731 Income Tax Law and Practice BUACC 3701 Financial Management STATS 1900 Business Statistics BUACC 3741 Auditing ITECH 1005 Business Information Systems

Bachelor of Commerce - specialisation program information

Students may wish to complete any one of the following specialisations. COMMERCE (Undesignated) - Students must complete EIGHT courses selected from any Business School specialisation. No more than twelve introductory courses are to be completed. COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING) - Students must complete no more than SEVEN elective courses, and only SIX if seeking professional accreditation, and must complete EIGHT from the following: CODE NAME PREREQUISITES BUACC 1521 Personal Financial Planning Nil BUACC 2603 Corporate Accounting BUACC 1506 & BUACC 1507 BUACC 2606 Financial Accounting BUACC 1506 & BUACC 1507. Recommended BUACC 2603 BUACC 2613 Management Accounting 1 BUACC 1506 & BUACC 1507 BUACC 2614 Management Accounting 2 BUACC 1506 & BUACC 1507 & BUACC 2613 BUACC 3701 Financial Management BUACC 2603 or BUACC 2613 & STATS 1900 BUACC 3702 Advanced Financial Management BUACC 3701 BUACC 3721 Contemporary Accounting Issues BUACC 2603 & BUACC 2606 BUACC 3741 Auditing BUACC 2603 or BUACC 2606; Recommended BULAW 2611 BUACC 3791 Accounting Project Four accounting courses or Pass in 10 business courses including C BUACC 3792 Accounting Practice grade average in BUACC 1506, BUACC 1507, BUACC 2603 & BUACC 2613 BULAW 3731 Income Tax Law & Practice BUACC 1506, BULAW 1502 & BULAW 1503
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CODE BULAW 3732

NAME Taxation

PREREQUISITES BULAW 3731

Students must complete the following course (in lieu of eighth elective) CODE NAME PREREQUISITES BULAW 2611 Organisation Law BULAW 1502 & BULAW 1503 COMMERCE (APPLIED ECONOMICS AND FINANCE) Students must complete the following courses: CODE NAME PREREQUISITES BUECO 2617 Comparative Economic Systems BUECO 1507 or BUECO 1508 BUECO 2622 Financial Markets and Institutions BUECO 1508 BUECO 3703 Economic Policy in Australia BUECO 1507 or BUECO 1508 BUECO 3722 Banking and Finance BUECO 1507 or BUECO 1508 BUENT 2622 Competitive Analysis BUECO 1507 BUMKT 3730 International Business BUMKT 1501 & BUECO 1507 or BUECO 1508 BUACC 1521 Personal Financial Planning Nil BUACC 3701 Financial Management BUACC 2603 or BUACC 2613 & STATS 1900 BUACC 3702 Advanced Financial Management BUACC 3701 COMMERCE (BUSINESS LAW) Students must complete the following courses: CODE NAME PREREQUISITES BULAW 2611 Organisation Law BULAW 1502 or BULAW 1503 (min. C grade) BULAW 2629 Managing the Legal Environment BULAW 1502 BULAW 2642 Employment Law BULAW 1502 BULAW 3703 Law in an International & Electronic BULAW 1502 Market BULAW 3731 Income Tax Law & Practice BUACC 1506, BULAW 1502 & BULAW 1503 BULAW 3732 Taxation BULAW 3731 BULAW 3741 Marketing Law BULAW 1502 and six business courses Fundamentals of Dispute At least 3 level 1 courses BUGEN 2010 Resolution

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Bachelor of Management
Award: Program Code: Progress Units: Duration (EFTSL): Contact Hours (per week): Bachelor of Management MMS 360 3000 Full-time 12-17 hours

The Bachelor of Management is a program for students intending to pursue careers in general management of Human Resource Management in large businesses or government organisations. The focus of much of the curriculum is on human and organisational relationships and structure. Aside from undertaking a general Bachelor of Management, students may elect to undertake a specialisation in either Human Resource Management, Marketing, Tourism or Organisational Management and Leadership. A feature of the program is the group of practical business placements and projects courses that are available. This flexible degree structure allows up to one-third of the program to be selected from other degree programs, including marketing, human resource management and tourism (if available).

Career opportunities
Management Management is the task of coordinating resources and people to achieve the goals and objectives of an organisation. Whatever program is studied, students will eventually be employed in an organisation, and may be promoted to supervisory and management positions in your field. An understanding of how organisations and people function is important in any career. Career opportunities The knowledge and skills gained through studying management will qualify students to work in any organisation in positions that could eventually lead to management roles. Combining management courses with Human Resource Management, or electives from the Marketing or Tourism strands will enhance career opportunities. The Bachelor of Management is recognised by the Australian Institute of Management. Human Resource Management (HRM) Management is about achieving objectives with and through people. HRM is the part of management (or the function of management) concerned with the 'people' dimension, staffing, training development, motivation and maintenance of employees. HRM is about recruiting and selecting the best staff, determining the duties they undertake, what they should be paid and what opportunities they can be given. It is also concerned about issues such as equal employment opportunity, employee safety and health and employee and labour relations. HRM is about people achieving organisation goals. Career opportunities Opportunities exist for Human Resource practitioners to work as consultants, recruitment officers, personnel or human resource officers, employee relations officers, training and development officers as well as project officers. These positions also lead to management and directorial roles in organisations across all industries. The Bachelor of Management is recognised by the Australian Human Resource Institute.

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Program objectives
Successful completion of this program will give students the foundation, knowledge and skills to:

Deal with the variables of management in organisations that operate in complex, changing and turbulent environments Possess a sound and comprehensive understanding of core areas of knowledge relevant to management Study at least one specialist and/or vocational area of knowledge to a high level of competence Integrate specialist and general management knowledge and skills to function effectively in the management of enterprises Possess the necessary academic qualifications and have developed attitudes to pursue further academic and vocational studies that will enable you to adapt to a changing and complex work environment Have acquired knowledge and understanding in a number of important areas of management, including managerial skills, managerial research methods, tourism, marketing and human resource management A sound grounding in studies relevant to all enterprises Study of specialist management areas to seek professional recognition Study of complementary and support areas for vocational relevance Acquisition of relevant integrative knowledge and skills to promote flexibility and adaptability An understanding of management that embraces the widest range of private and public sector enterprises Application of skills and knowledge in workplace settings

The program provides for:

Mode of study - length

Three years full-time.

Program requirements
Student workload in this program will normally be evenly spread across all semesters. Ordinarily, this will involve four courses of 15 progress units per semester for full-time students. Contact hours for full-time students will normally be a maximum of 12 hours per week. The program is made up of a total of 24 courses which includes foundation courses (8), core courses (8) and electives courses (8). Foundation courses should be completed early in the program of study (i.e. by the end of the third semester). Skill, core and elective courses can be undertaken throughout the program. To fulfil the academic requirements for the Bachelor of Management a student will complete an approved program of study comprising the following: Gain a minimum of 360 credit units of which at least 16 courses must be Skills, Foundation and Strand courses. No more than 10 introductory courses are permitted.

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Strand (specialisation courses)

In the Bachelor of Management degree, students may choose to complete approved specialisations. Students may choose a specialisation when commencing the program or after completing the first year of the program. Students may then nominate to graduate with one of the following specialised degrees: Bachelor of Management (Human Resource Management) Bachelor of Management (Organisational Management & Leadership) Bachelor of Management (Marketing) Bachelor of Management (Tourism)

Elective courses (complete eight courses)

In the Bachelor of Management degree, students may choose to up to eight elective courses. Elective courses can be selected from any of the UB courses available at the Partner Provider.

Professional recognition
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Management, students may apply for membership of the following associations: Australian Human Resource Institute Australian Institute of Management Labour and Employment Relations Association Eligibility may depend on courses completed.

Bachelor of Management - general program information

This program structure applies to students commencing from 2011. Students who commenced prior to 2011 should contact the Academic Coordinator at their Partner Provider for appropriate checklist and program information. No more than 10 introductory courses are to be completed. Introductory courses are denoted by a code number within the 1000 range. Advanced courses are those courses denoted within the 2000 and 3000 range.

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FOUNDATION COURSES - Students must complete all eight courses CODE NAME PREREQUISITES BULAW 1502 Fundamentals of Law Nil BUMGT 2602 Managerial Research Methods BUMGT 1501 BUMGT 2621 Business Communication Nil BUHRM 1501 Introduction to HRM Nil BUMKT 1501 Introduction to Marketing Nil BUMGT 1501 Management Principles Nil BUMGT 2601 Management Skills BUMGT 1501 BUTSM 1501 Introduction to Tourism Nil ELECTIVE COURSES - Students must successfully complete no more than eight elective courses. Electives can be selected from any UB Bachelor level courses offered by the Partner Provider.

Bachelor of Management - specialisation program information

Students may wish to complete any one of the following specialisations. MANAGEMENT (UNDESIGNATED) - Students must complete EIGHT courses selected from any Business School specialisation. MANAGEMENT (MARKETING) - Students must complete the following courses: CODE NAME PREREQUISITES BUMKT 1503 eMarketing BUMKT 1501 BUMKT 2601 Services Marketing BUMKT 1501 BUMKT 2602 Consumer Behaviour BUMKT 1501 BUMKT 2603 Marketing Research BUMKT 1501: Recommended STATS 1900 BUMKT 3701 Marketing Communication BUMKT 1501 BUMKT 3702 Marketing Strategy & Analysis BUMKT 1501 BUMKT 3705 International Marketing BUMKT 1501 BUMKT 3706 Product Management BUMKT 1501 + 4 Advanced courses MANAGEMENT (TOURISM) - Students must complete the following courses: CODE NAME PREREQUISITES BUTSM 2604 Tourism Destination Marketing BUTSM 1501 & BUMKT1501 BUTSM 1502 International Tourism BUTSM 1501 BUTSM 2601 Tourism Products & Services BUTSM 1501 BUMKT 2601 OR Services Marketing BUMKT 1501 BUTSM 2603 Tourism Impacts & Strategies BUTSM 1501 BUTSM 3701 Tourism Planning & BUTSM 1501 & BUTSM 2603 Development BUMKT 2603 Marketing Research BUMKT 1501, Recommended STATS 1900 BUTSM 3706 Event Industry Operations BUTSM 1501, BUTSM 2601 & BUTSM 2603 One of: CODE NAME PREREQUISITES BUTSM 3702 Contemporary Tourism Issues BUMGT 2602 & 2 advanced courses BUTSM 3705 Issues in Special Interest BUTSM 1501, BUTSM 2601 & BUTSM 2603 Tourism Management Practice BUTSM 1501, BUTSM 2601 & BUTSM 2603; BUTSM 3703 Tourism C grade average in 9 best courses

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MANAGEMENT (HRM) Students must complete the following courses: CODE NAME PREREQUISITES BUHRM 2601 Human Resource Development BUHRM 1501 BUHRM 2602 Industrial Relations BUHRM 1501 BUHRM 2603 Staffing Organisations BUHRM 1501 BUHRM 2610 Compensation, Benefits & BUHRM 1501 Information Systems BUHRM 3701 Management of Change & BUMGT 1501 Organisational; Development BUHRM 3702 Strategic HRM BUHRM 1501 BUHRM 3730 Performance Management in a BUHRM 1501, BUHRM 2601 & BUHRM Diverse Workplace 2603 BULAW 2642 Employment Law BULAW 1502 MANAGEMENT (ORGANISATIONAL MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP) - Students must complete the following courses: CODE NAME PREREQUISITES BUEBU 1501 eBusiness Fundamentals BUMGT 1501 BUMKT 2601 Services Marketing BUMKT 1501 BUMGT 2606 Managing People at Work BUMGT 1501 BUMGT 2615 Designing Effective BUMGT 1501 Organisations BUMGT 3702 Strategic Management BUMGT 1501 BUHRM 2610 Compensation, Benefits & BUHRM 1501 Information Systems BUHRM 3701 Management of Change & BUMGT 1501 Organisational Development BUHRM 3702 Strategic HRM BUHRM 1501

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Course Summaries
BUACC 1506 Accounting and Business Decisions
PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE: Nil This introductory course seeks to provide students with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to understand and use accounting information in a variety of business settings. Topics include: the nature and purpose of accounting; the investment decision; present value analysis; forms of business organisation; transaction analysis; understanding financial statements; sources of finance; the analysis and interpretation of company financial statements; the use of accounting information in internal decision-making.

BUACC 1507 Accounting Fundamentals

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITES:(Recommended) BUACC 1506 The course is designed to help students develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles in accounting. Concepts and topics include: double entry recording in different forms of organisations; preparation of financial statements; accounting for company equity; EDP accounting systems; and selected issues in accounting theory.

BUACC 1521 Personal Financial Planning I

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE: Nil This course is designed as an introduction to the environment and principles of personal financial planning in Australia. The need for financial planning; the economic environment and sources of finance; risk management and insurance; budgeting; investment strategies; superannuation and retirement issues; tax planning; estate planning; salary packaging.

BUACC 2603 Corporate Accounting

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE: BUACC 1507 This course will examine both the conceptual as well as the procedural aspects of company accounting within the framework of legal and professional reporting requirements, and will include topics which are normally related to company activities and the preparation of company financial statements such as company equity, debt, taxation, reorganisation, acquisition, consolidation, equity accounting, joint ventures, liquidations and receivership.

BUACC 2606 Financial Accounting

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITES: BUACC 1506, BUACC 1507; recommended BUACC 2603 This course seeks to provide students with an understanding of accounting theory and the knowledge and skills pertinent to selected specialised financial accounting issues. It includes theories of financial accounting and financial accounting regulation; the accounting standard setting process; measurement in accounting; leasing; foreign currency; employee entitlements; segment reporting; accounting for corporate social responsibility and ethics in accounting.

BUACC 2613 Management Accounting1

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITES: BUACC 1506 and BUACC 1507 The course develops an understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of management accounting for product costing, decision-making and control. This includes the examination of: cost concepts, classification and behaviour; measuring and analysing activities; absorption costing systems, such as activity based costing, job costing and process costing; cost allocation problems and approaches; variable costing; an introduction to responsibility accounting and variance analysis along with spreadsheet models to analyse cost accounting problems.
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BUACC 2614 Management Accounting2

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITES: BUACC 1506 and BUACC 1507; recommended BUACC 2613 The course emphasises the concepts in Management Accounting and extends them to the techniques used in packaging cost and other quantitative and non-quantitative information to aid the managerial functions of planning, control, performance evaluation and decision making. This includes the examination of: value creation and control and activity based management; human information processing and decision making; budgeting and the behavioural aspects of budgeting; cost volume profit analysis; pricing and product mix decisions; just-in-time, inventory, and quality decisions; evaluation of divisional/segment performance, transfer pricing, motivation and reward systems, the balanced score card and non-financial performance measures; strategic management accounting.

BUACC 3701 Financial Management

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITES: BUACC 2603 or BUACC 2613; STATS 1900 or equivalent This course seeks to develop an understanding of the theory of finance to permit evaluation of the firm's financial decisions. It includes corporate objectives and the finance function; financial statement analysis and forecasting of financial needs; capital markets, financial institutions and instruments; security valuation; capital budgeting and risk analysis; cost of capital; financial and operating leverage; dividend policy.

BUACC 3702 Advanced Financial Management

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE: BUACC 3701 This course seeks to provide an analysis of the specialised activities involved in financial management. The efficiency of financial markets; the management of interest rate and currency risk; insolvency risk prediction models; international financial markets; mergers and acquisitions; asset valuation and portfolio management; contemporary financial management issues.

BUACC 3741 Auditing

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE: BUACC 2603 or BUACC 2606 Recommended BULAW 2611 An introduction to the underlying concepts, practice, theory, legal and ethical issues of auditing. The emphasis is on the application of audit theory to practice, risk-based auditing, professional regulation, and the legal environment.

BUACC 3791 Accounting Project

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE At least 4 courses in Accounting, and approval of the Business School Undergraduate Programs Committee This course enables students to extend their knowledge and understanding of a chosen area of interest relating to accounting. In doing so, students should gain an appreciation and understanding of research methodology, learn to develop research proposals and to apply theoretical concepts to real world issues, develop skills in research and project management and enhance written communication skills.

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BUACC 3792 Accounting Practice

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of 10 courses in the program including a C grade average or greater in BUACC 1506, BUACC 1507, BUACC 2603 and BUACC 2613 Students will be able: to apply requisite skills and knowledge for being a practicing accountant in the workforce; to apply theoretical concepts to the workplace environment; to demonstrate an ability to critically analyse and have the capacity to contribute to the resolution of accounting and managerial problems within an organisation; demonstrate an ability to work as a team member; have an understanding of the values and attitudes required to successfully participate in the workforce; demonstrate an ability to review and reflect on the learning experience with reference to the accountant's role and the topic area of the project undertaken. The course requires: an industrial placement of five to eight weeks; preparation of placement case study reports for client organisations and for the University; oral presentation of case study reports to peers; review and evaluation of the placement and project.

BUEBU 1501 eBusiness Fundamentals

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE Nil This course introduces Internet technologies used in the World Wide Web and the foundations of eBusiness and eCommerce systems. The eBusiness technologies used to support eCommerce systems, for example payment systems, search engines, etc. is examined. Issues related to eCommerce infrastructure are discussed and explored within the context of business systems development operation.

BUEBU 2602 Business to Business Commerce

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE: BUEBU1501 OR BUMKT 1501 This subject aims to explore the environment of business markets. Students will examine the business-to-business marketing processes with a goal of understanding marketing opportunities, evaluating marketing efforts, creating value, investing for value in customers and the company, and thus enhancing competitive advantage in business-to-business markets. Electronic commerce has significantly contributed to the methods of business marketing and will feature predominantly within this subject.

BUEBU 3730 eBusiness Strategy

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE Nil This course aims to examine the formation of strategy and the implications of using Internet technologies to achieve strategic results within business courses and organizations. Content will include identifying market opportunities for eCommerce, developing appropriate business models that use Internet technologies, understand the importance of communications and branding of eCommerce businesses, issues associated with the implementation of eBusiness solutions, techniques for measuring the effectiveness of eBusiness solutions, information management for customer relationship management, logistics and supply chains for eBusiness models, interorganisational electronic commerce and intra-organisational electronic business.

BUEBU 3791 Commerce Project

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE At least 8 courses from Schedule 1, and approval of the Business School Undergraduate Programs Committee This course enables students a) to undertake a cross-disciplinary project provided a substantial component of the project relates to one of the course groups in Schedule 1; b) extend their knowledge and understanding of the chosen areas of interest. In doing so, students should gain an appreciation and understanding of research methodology, learn to develop research proposals and to apply theoretical concepts to real world issues, develop skills in research and project management and enhance written communication skills.
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BUECO 1507 Business Microeconomics

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE Nil This course is designed to provide students with a foundation understanding and appreciation of microeconomics and the ability to apply this to the analysis of business problems and economic issues. The content includes an introduction to economics; microeconomic methods of analysis; microeconomic policy formulation; the price mechanism and the operation of the market; the role of government; case studies in microeconomic policy.

BUECO 1508 Business Macroeconomics

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE Nil The course aims to provide students with a foundation understanding of the macroeconomic business environment in terms of macroeconomic problems, theories and policies. The content is structured in four parts: (1) economic indicators, national accounts, circular flows; the business cycle and macroeconomic problems; the relationship between economic performance and business performance; (2) theories of income determination: the classical aggregate demand aggregate supply theory (the price mechanism), Keynesian income-expenditure theory (the expenditure multiplier), and monetary theory (the money multiplier); the role of money, banks and the Reserve Bank of Australia in the economy; (3) economic policies and policy mix: fiscal policy and monetary policy; the impact of economic policy on business; (4) the global business environment.

BUECO 2617 Comparative Economic Systems

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUECO1507 or BUECO 1508 This course is designed to allow students to understand and analyse different economic systems and appreciate the diverse range of views on such systems. The content includes: the role of economic systems in economics and economic policy; elements of an economic system; classification of different economic systems; the consistency and viability of economic systems; monopoly market capitalism; Stalinism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe; Maoism in China; market socialism, Gorbachev reforms, Deng Xiaoping reforms; economic transition in Russia and Eastern Europe.

BUECO 2622 Financial Markets & Institutions

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUECO1507 Recommended BUECO 1508 and STATS 1900 This course is designed to give students an insight into the role that financial markets and institutions play in the Australian economy. It includes functions of inter- national financial markets and institutions; evolution of the Australian financial system and the functions of the Reserve Bank; theories of demand for and supply of money and interest rate determination; monetary economics; quantity theory of money, AD-AS model, expenditure-income model and the IS-LM model, monetary policy instruments and policy formation.

BUECO 3722 Banking and Finance

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITES: BUECO1507 and BUECO 1508 and at least one advanced Economics course (preferably BUECO 2622) Recommended STATS 1900 This course should enable students to gain an understanding of the functions and services of commercial banks and non-bank financial institutions. It includes: the business of banking; bank lending; bank investment; bank deposits; assets-liabilities management techniques; international banking; the impact of government policy and regulation on banking and issues regarding the regulation and deregulation of banking industry.

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BUECO 3791 Economics Project

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITES: STATS 1900, at least 4 courses in economics, and approval of the Business School Programs Committee (in some instances approval may be given for the course to be undertaken on a group basis). This course enables students to extend their knowledge and understanding of a chosen area of interest relating to economics. In doing so, students should gain an appreciation and understanding of research methodology, learn to develop research proposals and to apply theoretical concepts to real world issues, develop skills in research and project management and enhance written communication skills.

BUENT 1531 Innovation in Society Seminar

CREDIT POINTS 15 PREREQUISITE Nil This course outlines the history of innovations of products, services and processes; and the lessons from history that underlie future opportunities. As such, this course emphasises the environments and processes that led to these innovations and their subsequent effects on industry and society. These processes would include trends and opportunities identified, the skill base accumulated, problem-solving, feasibility testing and overcoming potential "fatal flaws". Examples would extend from pre-history to the likes of Rowntree, Edison, Ford, Deming, Gates and Richard Branson. A strong Australian perspective ranges from innovators such as Ansett, Monash, Sarich and investigates developments in a wide array of activities from medicine and viniculture to armaments. These innovators and developments are placed in the historical context of the knowledge, culture and economic systems operating at the time. Future possible innovation trends are examined with a view to their likely effects on industry and society, and the means by which they can be harnessed for the benefit of all.

BUENT 2622 Competitive Analysis

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITES Five courses including BUECO 1507 This course will focus on the nature of competitiveness and enterprise performance in competitive environments. Topics include: the concept of competitiveness; the theory of the firm; industry and competition analysis: industry and intra-industry environments; internal environment of the firm; game theory and strategy choice; analysis of competitive advantage; competition in different industry contexts.

BUENT 2632 Managing Technology Communication

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITES: BUENT 2637, BUENT 2638, BUENT 3732 This course aims to enable students to develop an appreciation and understanding of how such a technology can be put into practice on a significant commercial scale. Topics include: framework of the technology commercialisation process; theories of innovation; stages in the commercialisation process; role of public policies and impact of globalisation on managing the process; and managing organisations through the commercialisation process.

BUENT 2635 Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITES Successful completion of six (6) courses from the first year core courses of any undergraduate program within the Business School This course aims to develop an appreciation and understanding of the role of the entrepreneur in creating value by innovation for a business and society. The elements that make up success and failure in innovation are examined. These elements relate to the role that the entrepreneur plays in coordinating the new venture (planning) and in the process of handling uncertainty that innovation entails. Entrepreneurs in various forms of organisations will be examined: owner-finn, corporate manager, social agent of change, public sector manager. How entrepreneurs innovate and then make the appropriate investment decisions are the crucial issues in all forms of organisations.
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BUENT 2638 Managing Innovation

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUENT 1531 This course takes innovation from its historical past to the present in the context of introducing and managing innovation into a modern organisation, whether in a technological or service-based form. This is a research based enquiry learning format in order to appreciate the large body of research that has accumulated on the processes and patterns of managing innovation (including concepts like innovation systems, clustering, knowledge spillovers, learning cycles, alliances, absorptive capacities, incubation, innovation, life-cycles).

BUENT 2639 Creativity and Innovation

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE Nil This course develops creative problem-solving skills to identify emerging opportunities and challenging conventional wisdoms. The interactive tutorial format allows students to explore ways to be creative and overcome blocks in this process. The creative solutions that come from such interactive learning experiences are then examined for their ability to be successfully exploited as innovations, in the competitive market or as value-added elements to non-market activities in the public sector or non-profit organisations.

BUENT 3704 Business Consulting Project

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITES Completion of at least 16 courses; a 'C' grade average or better in the best 12 courses; BUMKT 2603 or BUMGT 2602 (subject to advice from academic advisor) In this course students will select an appropriate project topic in consultation with academic staff and an industry client. Students will normally work in teams; agree on a formal brief and be required to submit a proposal and conduct a business consultancy project. Students will be required to use an actual firm or organisation wherever possible.

BUENT 3733 Entrepreneurial Business Planning

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUENT 2635, BUENT 2638 This course combines the entrepreneurship-based skills and managing innovation techniques to the next level, by developing an innovation-based business plan to set out the technical and commercial feasibility of an innovation. Establishing new ventures that are innovative within existing or new organisations is the aim of this course. It is a balanced combination of theory and practical experience. The course is constructed around the identification of a possible new venture that has significant elements of innovation. The focus is on some unique innovation developed by creative problem-solving processes. This innovation can be technical, strategic or service delivery in a business or in some social or public sector organization. The innovation needs to be first critically evaluated both technically and financially to ascertain its feasibility based on the available resources. This is followed by the development and presentation of an entrepreneurial business plan (EBP) for this new venture.

BUENT 3734 Innovation in Practice

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUEBT 3733 This course is the capstone for the program and attempted in the final Semester of a student's major. This is a work experience course in which the student is required to become involved in the implementation of a technological or service-based innovation within an existing organisation or as part of setting up a new organisation which a student (or group of students) can decide to organise.

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BUHRM 1501 Introduction to Human Resource Management

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE Nil This course introduces students to a range of activities undertaken by the human resource professional and provides a framework for further study in specialised human resource management (HRM) activities. Integration of HRM with corporate direction, job analysis, performance appraisal, teambuilding, HRD, remuneration and benefits administration, recruitment and selection, employee relations, occupational health and safety, motivation and other contemporary HRM issues.

BUHRM 2601 Human Resource Development

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUHRM 1501 This course examines the role of Human Resources Development (HRD) in improving performance and aiding organisations to achieve greater success through effective training and development and the provision of career and personal development strategies for staff. Scope and content of HRD in Australia, training needs analysis, design, delivery and evaluation of HRD activities, learning styles, training methodologies and strategies as well as the link between HRD and Organisation Development.

BUHRM 2602 Industrial Relations

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUHRM 1501 This course gives an overview of the parties in Australian industrial relations; sources of industrial conflict; dispute resolution; alternative policy initiatives; trade unions in Australia; employer associations in Australia; government and industrial relations; legislative frameworks; wage determination, indexation and awards. Specific focus will be placed on contemporary trends and issues in: researching industrial relations; industrial conflict; approaches to conflict resolution; the central system of conciliation and arbitration and workplace management of industrial relations.

BUHRM 2603 Staffing Organisations

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUHRM 1501 This course introduces students to the highly specialised function of recruitment and its importance in determining organisational success, and also enhances students' personal interview skills. Content includes: open-ended systems approach to recruitment; human resource information and planning systems; the environment; sourcing staff; the cost of recruitment; culture; recruitment laws; job analysis; consultants; interviews; psychological testing; reference checks; induction; learning curves; evaluation; career mapping; human capital theory; training and development and contemporary issues.

BUHRM 2610 Compensation, Benefits and Information Systems

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUHRM 1501 Topics covered in this course will include the following: What is compensation? What are the components of compensation, benefits and noncompensation systems? How do you create a compensation and benefits package? What are the processes used to determine such systems are effective? What is the purpose of human resource information system? How can such a system assist human resource practitioners more effectively contribute to the management of an organisation?

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BUHRM 3701 Management of Change and Organisational Development

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUMGT 1501 This course gives students an understanding of the major dynamics in business environments accelerating the rate of change. Content includes: familiarity with the literature on future social, political, economic and technological trends; bringing planned change to the organisational, group and individual level; experience with some of the major techniques and methods of organisational change; open systems & organisation/environment interactions; technological, social & cultural change; organisation structure & adaptation; resistance to change; planning change strategies; specific organisation development techniques.

BUHRM 3702 Strategic Human Resource Management

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUHRM 1501 This course assesses the role and contribution of Human Resource Management within the strategic management processes of organisations. It also aims to evaluate significant human resource activities at the functional, operational and strategic level of organisations, and to analyse HRM policy and functions within organisations. The course includes: perspectives of HRM at strategic, operational and functional levels of the organisation; planning and information systems; staffing; Human Resource Development; rewards, compensations, benefits and assistance programs; health and safety; industrial relations; human resource accounting and introduction to human value management and professional development in HRM.

BUHRM 3703 Management Practice - Human Resource Management

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE Pass in 10 Business courses including BUMGT 260, BUMGT 2602, BUHRM 1501, BUHRM 2603, with a 'C' grade average or better in the best 9 courses. Students will develop an understanding of the values and attitudes required to participate successfully in the workforce; apply theoretical concepts to the workplace environment; demonstrate the capacity to contribute to the resolution of managerial problems within an organisation; review and reflect on the learning experience with reference to the managerial role and the topic area of the project undertaken. The course requires a 5-8 week industrial placement in the specialist area of study; preparation of placement case study reports for client organisations and for the University on return from placement; oral presentation of case study reports to peers; review and evaluation of the placement and project.

BUHRM 3704 Applied Management Project - Human Resource Management

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE Pass in 6 Business courses including BUMGT 2602, BUHRM 2601, BUHRM 2602, BUHRM 2603 and BUHRM 3701; 'C' grade average by end of Semester 1, Year 2. This course enables students to: demonstrate the ability to integrate the knowledge and skills acquired in the specialist area of study of HRM and apply them to a practical managerial decisionmaking problem; function effectively in a management team; be able to produce professional presentations and reports for industry clients; demonstrate learning through review and reflection on the process and output of the project. Content includes: a practical problem-solving project for a client organisation; development of a project brief and work plan; production of interim and final reports; formal presentation to the client organisation(s).

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BUHRM 3730 Performance Management in a Diverse Workplace

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUHRM 1501, BUHRM 2601 & BUHRM 2603 Performance management from an FIRM perspective enables an organisation to maintain its productivity in today's competitive world. This course is designed for students to learn the theory and practice of performance related counselling and to familiarise them with the management of diversity in a multi-cultural workplace. Performance related counselling includes performance appraisal, career counselling and personal counselling where personal issues affect a worker's ability to carry out their jobs. The interpersonal element of managing diversity and counselling contributes to the long-term performance and viability of organisations.

BULAW 1502 Fundamentals of Law

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE Nil Students will develop an understanding of the role of law in society, how law is created, developed and changed. They gain knowledge of legal principles fundamental to business and develop analytical and problem solving skills. Topics in this course include: the Australian legal framework, precedent, statutory interpretation, contract law (formation, content, vitiating elements, discharge remedies) and agency law (creation, liabilities, termination).

BULAW 1503 Commercial Law

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BULAW 1502 with a minimum MN grade This course considers aspects of commercial law that are central to the operation of business: insurance, sale of goods, bankruptcy, financial transactions and tort law. Students will develop an ability to comprehend legislation and identify measures to manage legal risk.

BULAW 2611 Organisation Law

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITES BULAW 1502 and BULAW 1503 The course introduces students to the various types of business organisations, compares partnerships with companies and then focuses on the regulation of companies. An understanding of the content of this course is important to all those who will be involved with companies and those pursuing an accounting professional career. Students gain essential knowledge about the regulatory framework of corporations and corporate governance issues. The course considers the law regulating the incorporation of companies, how companies relate to outsiders (contract, tort, crime), the management of companies (including directors' duties), financial reporting and audit requirements, shareholder rights and remedies, the raising of finance and insolvency. Clear thinking, problem solving and analytical skills are further developed.

BULAW 2629 Managing the Legal Environment

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE Nil but course should be taken in Year 2 of study This course will enable students to understand in a broad sense the legal environment within which commercial and non-commercial activities take place. The course will give an introduction to the legal system and institutions, how law is created and developed. It will enable students to understand some fundamental legal principles that affect business and not-for-profit activities: negligence (due care), contract and trade practices. Students will then have the opportunity to explore one or two topical areas of interest to their area of study. For example students studying entrepreneurship may investigate aspects of intellectual property, corporate governance and/or competition law; students studying tourism aspects of travel agent, transport and environmental planning law and students studying sports management aspects of criminal law, discrimination, defamation etc. The emphasis will be on risk management.

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BULAW 2642 Employment Law

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BULAW 1502 This course develops an understanding of the complex legal environment within which employer and employee relations occur. It is relevant to all students as it considers the rights and obligations of employers, employees and independent contractors with regard to their employment/engagement in and by organisations. It examines the political, economic, legal and social context within which the employment/contractor relationship is regulated and examines the law relating to: the relationship between Federal and State legislation, awards, collective and individual agreements, common law contract principles (rights and obligations), job security and unfair employment practices as well as the regulation of occupational health and safety and discriminatory practices.

BULAW 3703 Law in an International and Electronic Market

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITES BULAW 1502 This course will introduce students to the broad legal environment in which cross border international or electronic business and managerial activity takes place and will contrast that with the domestic legal environment. In particular, the course will address the problems of jurisdiction, sovereignty, and international regulation which arise in relation to cross border electronic and conventional international commercial activity. The course will address the challenges which electronic and international business activity poses for existing legal frameworks. This will be developed by focusing on selected privacy, revenue (or taxation) and competitive and efficient marketing activity. Finally the course will focus on the demand for adequate protection of business assets and property within an electronic or international environment. A selected focus may include an evaluation of developments relating to contracts in he international or eCommerce market business to business (B2B) and business to consumer, or developments in intellectual property rights, or laws relating to the management and resolution of disputes within the electronic or international environment.

BULAW 3731 Income Tax Law and Practice

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITES BUACC 1506, BULAW 1502, BULAW 1503 Students will develop a knowledge and working understanding of income tax in Australia, the relevant Acts, and the concepts of income and capital on which they are based. It includes the basis of income tax, including residence; income including business, capital gains, trading stock, dividends; allowable deductions including repairs, depreciation, loss and bad debts; administrative provisions; fringe benefits; types of taxpayers.

BULAW 3732 Taxation

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BULAW 3731 Students will develop an awareness and understanding of the major types of taxes in Australia, other than income tax. For example, sales tax, payroll tax, financial transactions duty; recent developments in indirect taxes; a deeper understanding of specific areas of income tax for example, superannuation, trusts, foreign income and agreements, tax avoidance, capital gains; recent developments.

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BULAW 3741 Marketing Law

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BULAW 1502 and at least 6 other courses of study RECOMMENDED: BUMKT 1501 This course examines the impact of law on marketing practice in developing, promoting, pricing and placing products and services. It is relevant to all students who wish to pursue a career in business (and in particular marketing) as it develops an understanding of the legal framework within which marketing practices occur, focusing on the impact of the Trade Practices Act 1974. The course takes a risk management focus as well as considering how the law can be used to further the competitive strategies of organisations. The topics explored include: intellectual property regimes (patents, trademarks), misleading conduct, unconscionable conduct, product liability/safety, and price fixing.

BULAW 3791 Law Project

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITES At least 4 courses in Law, & approval of the Business School Programs Committee This course enables students to extend their knowledge and understanding of a chosen area of interest relating to law. In doing so, students should gain an appreciation and understanding of research methodology, learn to develop research proposals and to apply theoretical concepts to real world issues, develop skills in research and project management and enhance written communication skills.

BUMGT 1501 Management Principles

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE Nil This course aims to familiarise students with the basic principles and theories relating to individual behaviour at work; the managerial role and its context and group processes in work settings. Topics include: the managerial role, the functioning of individuals, groups and teamwork, the organisation and its environment, foundations of planning and organising, organisation structure, foundations of control and managing change.

BUMGT 2601 Management Skills

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUMGT 1501 This course applies many of the theoretical principles covered in BUMGT 1501 and equips students with appropriate skills for managerial and related roles. The course is practical and experiential in nature. Topics include: Presentation skills: presentations, communication (verbal and written), reflective listening and assertion; Managing personal performance: leadership, time-management, goal setting, self awareness Supervisory skills: motivation, delegation, and feedback and Group interacting and influencing skills: conflict management, negotiation, team building and Running effective meetings.

BUMGT 2602 Managerial Research Methods

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUMGT 1501 This course aims to equip students with skills to identify problem areas in organisational settings and to understand the planning, design, conduct and interpretation of various types of managerial research. Emphasis will be given to research in general management, human resources management, marketing and tourism situations. Key topics include: the role of business research; the research problem and research process; ethical issues; literature review; qualitative and quantitative methodologies; writing research reports and research proposals; commissioning and managing a research project; evaluation of research and research topics.

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BUMGT 2606 Managing People at Work

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUMGT 1501 The theories and practice of organisation behaviour will be explored in order to understand behaviour of individuals and groups in the workplace. Topics include: personality; ability and learning; perception; values; attitudes and beliefs; motivation; roles, norms and status; groups and teamwork; conflict; leadership; power and politics; work stress and organisational communication.

BUMGT 2614 Project Management

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITES A minimum of four Business School courses On completion of this course students will be able to know the nature of project management and be able to identify the objectives, scope and constraints of a project, as well as understand HRM aspects of project management and the techniques of time and cost estimation, and how to conduct time/cost trade-offs. Topics include: software, planning, scheduling and techniques for dealing with complexity; team, time, cost, risk and quality management, and project procurement.

BUMGT 2615 Designing Effective Organisations

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUMGT 1501 Key concepts and models of organisation theory are explored and applied to organisations in order to understand contingent approaches to designing organisational systems that are effective from a managerial perspective. Topics include: systems theory; organisational environment; effectiveness; structure; design; technology; culture; control and learning organisations.

BUMGT 2621 Business Communication

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITES Nil This course provides instruction on the role of communication in the business environment and identifies the most effective methods for creating, sending, and receiving messages. In addition, students should be able to utilize effective oral and written communications skills in business; write and evaluate business documents, including letters, memos, and reports using the principles of correct style, organization and format; prepare an effective oral business presentation. The course will also enable students to understand the principles underpinning interpersonal skills, including listening, non-verbal communication, negotiation and conflict resolution. Students will also gain skills in academic research and referencing.

BUMGT 3702 Strategic Management

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUMGT 1501 The key topics in this course are the strategic management process; organisation mission, goals and objectives; external environment analysis; industry analysis; resource analysis, SWOT analysis, key success factors; strategic options; strategic evaluation; the integration of strategic management processes; financial analysis, ratio analysis, strategic cost control; strategic implementation; strategy, structure and culture; managing change, business ethics and social responsibility; contemporary strategic issues; what is strategic management? How can it be properly utilised? What are the alternatives to strategic management?

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BUMGT 3705 Critical Issues and Advances in Management

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE Completion of at least six courses The course will cover different specialist topics in management depending on the availability of visiting scholars. Students will be required to fully explore specific issues of management receiving extensive attention in the current theoretical or applied literature. Students will be expected to clearly define an issue of current interest/debate in the management literature and clarify the logic and substance of the various positions taken on the issue. They will also be capable of evaluating the arguments for the various positions and reach conclusions about relative merits. Finally the student will be able to identify implications for future research or professional practice.

BUMKT 1501 Introduction to Marketing

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE Nil This course introduces students to the basic principles and practices of marketing and services based industries, and develop an appreciation and understanding of the marketing prices. Content: definition of marketing: nature and scope; marketing process, marketing environment; market behaviour and analysis: market research, product classification consumer behaviour; marketing: positioning, segmentation and target marketing; developing the marketing mix; product and price: product life cycles; product development; pricing relationships; packaging; distribution and promotion: channels, logistics of supply; promotions mix; implementing the marketing effort: organising, controlling and evaluating marketing performance.

BUMKT 1503 eMarketing

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUMKT 1501 This course explores the important concepts of eMarketing, which will be considered within the framework of the marketing function and its influence on total business function. The unit consists of four broad topics: concepts and terminology; marketing fundamentals in the interactive age; strategic marketing applications for the Internet; and, legal and regulatory issues.

BUMKT 2601 Services Marketing

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUMKT 1501 This course aims to provide a detailed study of the application of marketing to services. On completion of this course students should be able to: develop various marketing strategies appropriate to different types of service organisations; undertake marketing analysis, problemsolving and decision-making in relation to case study material; appreciate the marketing situations and marketing practices particular to various service industries and organisations, including the public and private sectors, non-profit and for-profit organisations.

BUMKT 2602 Consumer Behaviour

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUMKT 1501 This course enables students to undertake a detailed study of personal and group consumer behaviour, their determinants and implications for marketing strategy. Content: consumer decisionmaking processes and types of decision-making situations; internal influences on behaviour as they apply to the consumption process; external influences on behaviour and the role of the marketplace in the sociopolitical system; consumer (individual and group) purchase and consumption behaviour; consumer market analysis and trends including the personal and group behaviour patterns in the Australian marketing environment; marketing stimuli and strategies in relation to consumer behaviour; market segmentation, product positioning, marketing communications, store choice and shopping behaviour, price and salesperson influences.

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BUMKT 2603 Marketing Research

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUMKT 1501 RECOMMENDED STATS 1900 This course enables students to: understand analytical techniques in order to improve marketing decisions; use market research data to facilitate development of marketing strategies with specific reference to the tourism industry. Content: the marketing research system: basic and applied research; planning a research project; the research process: the decision to undertake research; research design and data sources; secondary data; sampling methods: simple random sampling; other sampling procedures, sample size; measurement and causality: measurement process; attitude measurement, causal designs; obtaining information: data collection methods; questionnaires, data processing and analysis; applications of marketing research in manufacturing and service industries.

BUMKT 3701 Marketing Communications

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUMKT 1501 A company embracing the marketing concept recognises that marketing activities and philosophy permeates its entire organisation. All elements of the marketing mix must function compatibly and consistently towards realising the goals established by the company. This course demonstrates the requisite interconnectedness of the promotional mix elements within the overlying construct of an Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) program and its influence on total business function. Topics covered in this course include: the role of IMC in marketing; Integrated Marketing Program situation analysis; analysing the communications process; objectives and budgeting for IMC programs; developing the IMC program; and, monitoring, evaluation and control.

BUMKT 3702 Marketing Strategy and Analysis

Credit points 15 PREREQUISITE BUMKT 1501 This course will integrate previous studies to enable the student to undertake marketing planning and analysis. Content: introduction to the methods of strategy analysis, portfolio models and decision support systems; business course strategy, target market strategy; defining and analysing product markets; forecasting sales; forming niches; selecting a positioning strategy; models for strategic decision support systems; strategic marketing programming: product, distribution, price and promotion strategies; the strategic marketing plan, organising and managing the plan; evaluating marketing performance.

BUMKT 3703 Management Practice - Marketing

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE Successful completion of ten courses 1. A Credit grade point average or better in at least nine courses at the end of Semester 1, Year 2. 2. Successful completion of BUMGT 2601, BUMKT 2603, BUMKT 1501 and BUMKT 2602. This course gives students an understanding of the values and attitudes required to: participate successfully in the workforce; apply theoretical concepts to the workplace environment; demonstrate the capacity to contribute to the resolution of managerial problems within an organisation; review and reflect on the learning experience with reference to the managerial role and the topic area of the project undertaken. This course requires: a 5-8 week industrial placement in the specialist area of study; the preparation of placement case study reports for client organisations and for the University on return from placement; oral presentation of case study reports; review and evaluation of the placement and project.

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BUMKT 3704 Applied Management Project - Marketing

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE Successful completion of BUMGT 2602 1. A Credit grade point average or better by the end of Semester 1, Year 3. 2. Successful completion of BUMKT 1501, BUMKT 2603, BUMKT 2602, and one of BUMKT 2601, BUMKT 3705, BUMKT 3701, with concurrent enrolment in BUMKT 3702. This course will enable the student to: integrate the knowledge and skills acquired in the specialist area of study and apply them to a practical managerial decision-making problem; function effectively in a management team; produce professional presentations and reports for industry clients; demonstrate learning through review and reflection on the process and output of the project. The student is required to undertake a practical problem-solving project for a client organisation; develop a project brief and work plan; produce interim and final reports; make a formal presentation to the client organisation(s).

BUMKT 3705 International Marketing

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUMKT 1501 This course develops the concepts of marketing principles covered in earlier courses to a global context. Students will be required to identify, analyse and provide solutions to problems encountered in international marketing operations. In addition, students will also be required to analyse international marketing opportunities, develop appropriate international marketing mixes and strategically evaluate international marketing strategies. The importance of recognising cultural differences in the development of a global marketing program is given particular emphasis in this course.

BUMKT 3706 Product Management

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUMKT 1501 This course Product Management is a third year course in the Bachelor of Business Undergraduate degree program. Its objective is to enable students to develop a better understanding of the nature of new product development in various organisational settings. Students prepare a new product proposal then convert this into a new product plan. The product may be a good or a service, for a small, medium or large organisation.

BUMKT 3707 Contemporary Issues in Marketing

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUMKT 1501 The course aims to enhance the student's understanding of the nature, scope and dimensions of the marketing discipline within the contexts of business and society. This will be done by examining a number of topics that are driving academic research and teaching, and their practical application in the business environment. Examples of possible topics are: why marketing claims organisational centrality, marketing's contribution to financial performance, marketing productivity and control, and the profitable product paradigm. The course introduces new concepts to students with an emphasis on critical theory and reflective approaches.

BUMKT 3730 International Business

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITES BUMKT 1501 & BUECO1507 or BUECO 1508 This course provides an overview of the international business environment and international trade patterns; drivers of globalisation; emerging markets; global operations and organisational management; globalisation strategies; the future challenges of international business.

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BUTSM 1501 Introduction to Tourism

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE Nil This course enables students to: understand the nature and composition of the tourism industry; demonstrate analytical skills through the application of acquired theoretical knowledge to analyse the role of tourism in the economy and the industry's different sectors; gain a practical knowledge of tourism and the industry via case studies. Content includes: definitions of tourism and the nature of the tourism phenomenon; tourism trends and flows; tourist behaviour and travel; the structure of the tourism industry; an introduction to sustainable development and tourism policy.

BUTSM 1502 International Tourism

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUTSM 1501 This course enables students to develop an appreciation of different cultures and how crosscultural communication influences the tourism experience; apply the principles of destination marketing to international tourism destinations; determine the major policy issues affecting the development of international tourism. Content includes: the meaning of culture, the basis of cultural differences and the implications of cross-cultural communication for servicing international tourists; the global tourism distribution system in relation to generating and destination countries; principles of destination marketing and their application to international tourism; rationale for an international tourism policy framework; barriers to travel.

BUTSM 2601 Tourism Products and Services Delivery

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUTSM 1501 This course enables students to: understand the different techniques in managing distinct tourism attractions; critically analyse tourism product and service delivery techniques in the provision of quality management; apply the customer care philosophy to the delivery of tourism products and services. Content includes: principles of service and product delivery as applied to the tourism industry; tourism product distribution policy and packaging; customer care concept; application of customer service orientation in the tourism industry.

BUTSM 2603 Tourism Impacts and Strategies

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUTSM 1501 This course enables students to demonstrate an understanding of the economic, social, cultural, heritage and environmental issues and impacts in the development of tourism. Students are expected to: develop visitor management strategies and understand the principles and importance of sustainable development as applied to tourism. Content includes: impacts of tourism; economic issues; positive and negative effects on the economy; social, heritage and cultural issues: nature of community and cultural heritage values; positive and negative effects on the community; environmental issues: principles of ecologically sustainable development; visitor and resource management strategies: economic enhancement measures; education and interpretation techniques.

BUTSM 2604 Tourism Destination Marketing

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUTSM1501, BUMKT1501 The aim of this course is build on the foundation tourism and marketing concepts and to examine many of the practical skills required for working in the tourism and hospitality industries, specifically in the context of destination management. Being a skills-based tourism marketing course, it covers the areas of destination marketing and its associated components. This will include the development of skills such as writing media releases, brochure development, internet marketing, product development, pricing, packaging, advertising and the overall management and control of the marketing function in tourism and hospitality organisations.

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BUTSM 3701 Tourism Planning and Development

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUTSM 1501, BUTSM 2601 & BUTSM 2603 This course enables students to: understand various planning approaches and strategies for the development of tourism; assess and evaluate tourism planning proposals; integrate various parties in the tourism planning and development process. Content includes: tourism planning framework; conceptual approaches to tourism planning: analysis and evaluation of tourism resources and markets; community approaches to tourism planning: the community consultation process; physical approaches to tourism planning; zoning strategies for tourism development; integrated tourism planning; tourism planning for natural, rural and urban areas; funding and implementation of tourism plans.

BUTSM 3702 Contemporary Tourism Issues

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE Successful completion of at least two advanced Tourism courses and BUMGT 2602 or BUMKT 2603 This course enables students to develop: high level research and evaluative skills through an investigation of tourism-related topics; a greater understanding of current issues in international and Australian tourism; higher level analytical, questioning and presentation skills. Content: current issues affecting various tourism industry sectors, eg hotels, airlines, tour wholesalers; current issues embracing all sectors of the industry, eg training and career development, advances in technology; current issues in an international and Australian tourism context.

BUTSM 3703 Management Practice - Tourism

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE Successful completion of ten courses 1. A Credit grade average or better in at least nine courses. 2. Successful completion of BUTSM 1501, BUTSM 2601 and BUTSM 2603. This course enables students to: develop an understanding of the values and attitudes required to successfully participate in the workforce; apply theoretical concepts to the workplace environment; demonstrate the capacity to contribute to the resolution of managerial problems; review and reflect on the learning experience with reference to the managerial role and the topic area of the project undertaken. Content: a 6-8 week industrial placement in the tourism industry; preparation of placement case study reports for client organisations and the University on return from placement; oral presentation of case study reports; review and evaluation of the placement.

BUTSM 3704 Applied Management Project - Tourism

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE Successful completion of BUMGT 2602 1. A Credit grade average or better by the end of Semester 1, Year 3. 2. Successful completion of BUTSM 1501, BUTSM 2601, BUTSM 1502 or BUTSM 2602, BUTSM 2603 and BUTSM 3701. This course enables students to: demonstrate their ability to integrate the knowledge and skills acquired in the tourism field and apply them to a practical managerial decision-making problem; function effectively in a management team; produce professional presentations and reports for industry clients; demonstrate learning through review and reflection on the process and output of the project. Content: a practical problem-solving project in a tourism-related area for a client organisation; development of project brief and workplan; production of interim and final reports; formal presentation to the client organisation.

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BUTSM 3705 Issues in Special Interest Tourism

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUTSM 1501, BUTSM 2601 & BUTSM 2603 This course provides students with an historical overview of the importance of special interest tourism product as an important sector in the tourism industry in Australia and internationally. The course is concerned with in-depth analysis of a sector of Special Interest Tourism, and may focus on sectors such as wine tourism; indigenous tourism; nature-based tourism; event tourism; adventure, sport, and health tourism. Topics include consumer behaviour: motivation, expectation, and satisfaction; destination image and branding; festivals and events; strategies for the conservation of the natural and cultural resource bases of special interest tourism; the relationships between regional development and special interest tourism; and successful tourism management and marketing strategies.

BUTSM 3706 Event Industry Operations

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUTSM 1501, BUTSM 2601 and/or BUTSM 2603 This course explores a variety of operational issues which are significant for effective tourism event management. Key issues explored include event logistics and problem solving, virtual events and technology applications, operational issues in entertainment management and developments in event professionalism. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the special events sector; an awareness of their evolution and role; the use of predictive models in forecasting the impacts of events; how to increase yield and profits for tourism events; in depth knowledge of the motivations, expectations, and satisfaction of tourism markets; successful planning strategies for achieving desired event outcomes.

BUTSM 3707 International Travel Management

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITE BUTSM 1501, BUTSM 2601 and/or BUTSM 2603 This course provides students with an introduction to the international travel sector, within the international business environment. It covers the key components of the sector and their interrelationships; distribution channels in the international travel sector, including the role of reservation systems; the operating characteristics and constraints of the sector, including economic, legal and marketing issues; wholesale travel management; retail travel management and considers alternative forms of international travel management, including electronic distribution. The future of international travel management is also considered.

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Program Information - Graduate

Entry & English Proficiency Requirements
Entry Requirements Candidates should have a Bachelors degree or equivalent, or an appropriate professional qualification. However, candidates who do not meet the above criteria may apply to enter the program if they have 5 years relevant work experience at management level and are assessed by the Dean of the Business School as being able to successfully complete the program and make a positive contribution to the learning environment. In most cases, to assist in establishing their aptitude and suitability, such applicants may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Management whereupon after successful completion of the four courses with a credit average, they will be offered entry to continue on into the remainder of the Masters program with advanced standing of those four courses. Formal application must be made to enter the program. In some circumstances, an interview may be required. English Proficiency Requirements The medium of instruction for the University's program is English, and international students are required to demonstrate proficiency in English. International students will be expected to have: A TOEFL of 550 or IELTS 6 or equivalent, with no individual band less than 5.5.

Professional Recognition of the Programs

The Graduate Management Programs are professionally recognised by the Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI), the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) and the Australian Institute of Management (AIM). The MPA and MCom (PA) delivered at any of our provider locations are accredited by the National Institute of Accountants (NIA) and accredited by CPA (Australia) at specified Partner Providers.

Workload and Assessment of Each Course

All courses in the Graduate Program, with the exception of the Minor Dissertation and the Action Learning Project, are worth 15 credit points, where each credit point is equivalent to 10 learning hours. Thus a 15 credit point course requires approximately 150 learning hours, usually made up of 35 to 40 hours of class contact and approximately 110 to 115 hours of out of class activities such as the completion of assignments, class preparation and reading.

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Program Codes
BP9 BP4 BQ4 BS9 BH9 BI9 BF9 BG4 Master of Business Administration Graduate Diploma of Management Graduate Certificate of Management Master of Business Administration (International Management) Master of Professional Accounting Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting) Graduate Certificate of Commerce Graduate Diploma of Commerce

Please note it is not always possible to offer all courses in any particular semester.

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Master of Business Administration (BP9)

The MBA involves the equivalent of 12 courses of study, representing 180 credit points. Total study time for the MBA is approximately 1800 hours. The program should be completed in 3 semesters. The Master of Business Administration is a generalist degree intended for those with some practical experience who now wish to widen their managerial knowledge and skills. The philosophy underlying this Master of Business Administration is to enable our students to deal with the many facets of management. This program aims to develop skills in critical thinking, research and analysis through individual and team based work. A feature of the MBA is that it focuses on critical areas of integration but facilitates some specialisation to accommodate specific career paths.

Required Core Courses

BUACC 5901 - Accounting and Finance BUMKT 5903 - Business Economics BUMKT 5901 - Marketing BUHRM 5912 - Human Resource Management BUMGT 5921 - Organisations: Behaviour, Structure, Processes BUMKT 5922 - Competitive Analysis Required Capstone Course BUMGT 5926 - Strategy and Management of Change Elective Courses A total of 5 elective courses are required. Not all electives are offered in any one year and electives will not run if the cohort is less than 10. MPA courses may not be taken as electives.

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Specialisation Program Structure

Specialised Strands Only four specialist strands (i.e. badged degrees) will be offered and not all specialisations are offered at all locations. The courses required for specialist strands are as follows: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT * note pre-requisites BUACC 6925 - Financial Policy BUECO 6923 - Financial Markets & Institutions BULAW 6925 - Issues in Corporate Governance & Accountability Health Services Management BUHEA 6901 - Contemporary Issues in Health Services Management (HSM) BUHEA 6902 - Policy in HSM BUHEA 6903 - Leadership in HSM BUHEA 6904 - Evidence-based Practice in HSM Human Resource Management *note pre-requisite BUHRM 5912 - Human Resource Management (Core course) BUHRM 6930 - Change Agent Strategies BUHRM 6933 - Management - Employee Relations BUHRM 6936 - Strategic Human Resource Management Marketing *note pre-requisite BUMKT 5901 - Marketing (Core course) BUMKT 6923 - Strategic Marketing plus two of the following: BUMKT 6904 - Marketing Service Organisations BUMKT 6924 - Integrated Logistics & Supply Chain Management BUMKT 6922 - Marketing in the International Environment Project Management We do not advise this specialisation for international students studying in Australia as it requires senior level employment in a host organisation in order to carry out the required projects). Project Management and Applied Research Project are not "designated streams" (i.e. the MBA testamur is not "notated"). BUMGT 6970 - Management Consultancy BUMGT 6971 - Management Consultancy Project BUMGT 6973 - Project Management Applied Research Project BUGEN 6931 - Business Research: Methods and Practice BUGEN 6932 - Minor Dissertation (equivalent to two courses)

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Graduate Certificate of Management (BQ4)

Students enrolled in the MBA may exit with a Graduate Certificate of Management after studying four courses representing 60 credit points. Total study time is 600 learning hours. The Graduate Certificate of Management is designed to provide an introduction to the managerial role and its functions for practising or aspiring managers in commercial and public sector organisations. It is also intended to provide an opportunity for applicants to gain formal graduate qualifications, or as a basis for further study at the Graduate Diploma or Masters Degree level. The Graduate Certificate is a component of the current Graduate Diploma of Management. On a full time basis, it allows students to undertake the Certificate course within six months or part-time equivalent, and then proceed to complete a Graduate Diploma within a year, with possible advancement into the Master of Business Administration. Students must choose four courses from the following: BUACC 5901 - Accounting and Finance BUECO 5903 - Business Economics BUMKT 5901 - Marketing BUHRM 5912 - Human Resource Management BUMGT 5921 - Organisations: Behaviour, Structure, Processes BUMKT 5922 - Competitive Analysis OR One course may be selected from the other graduate management program offerings. This does not include MPA courses.

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Graduate Diploma of Management (BP4)

Students enrolled in the MBA may exit with a Graduate Diploma of Management after studying six designated courses and two elective courses, representing 120 credit points. Total study time is 1200 learning hours. The program can be completed in two semesters. The Graduate Diploma of Management is an introductory postgraduate program and postexperience designed for managers or aspiring managers seeking to update or upgrade their formal qualifications. The course emphasises the practical application of general principles from the broad range of business disciplines that contribute to the enhancement of managerial performance. Required Core Courses BUACC 5901 - Accounting and Finance BUECO 5903 - Business Economics BUMKT 5901 - Marketing BUHRM 5912 - Human Resource Management BUMGT 5921 - Organisations: Behaviour, Structure, Processes BUMKT 5922 - Competitive Analysis PLUS Two elective courses selected from the other graduate management program offerings. This does not include MPA courses.

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Master of Business Administration (International Management) (2 Year Program) BS9

The Master of Business (International Management) - MBA(IM) - consists of sixteen courses of fifteen credit points each, or in the case of the Applied Research Project, fourteen course of fifteen credit points and one course of thirty credit points. The MBA(IM) totals 240 credit points. One credit point represents ten student learning hours. It is normally taken over two years. Students must complete Seven Group One courses plus one capstone Two from four Group Two courses Three International Management Group Three courses Three remaining electives courses selected from other graduate program offered Group Four courses Required Core Courses BUACC 5901 - Accounting and Finance BUMKT 5901 - Marketing BUHRM 5912 - Human Resource Management BUMGT 5921 - Organisations: Behaviour, Structure, Processes BUMKT 6942 - International Business BUECO 5903 - Business Economics BUMKT 5922 - Competitive Analysis PLUS Capstone Strategic Management Course - Core Course (taken during final semester) BUMGT 5926 - Strategy and Management of Change Select two from the following four courses: BUACC 6925 - Financial Policy BULAW 5911 - Managing the Legal Environment BUMGT 6961 - Managerial Skills BUMGT 6935 - Operations Management Required International Management Courses Plus any three from the following: BUECO 6922 - Economics of Globalisation BUACC 6921 - Issues in International Accounting BUMGT 6958 - Comparative Issues in International Management BULAW 6903 - Managing International and e-Business Legal Issues BUMKT 6922 - Marketing in the International Environment Elective Courses Three remaining Elective Courses to make up the required total of sixteen courses may be taken from any accredited courses from the Business School graduate management programs which are on offer. (Note: not all specialisation strands are offered at all delivery locations).

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Specialisation Strands Marketing BUMKT 6923 - Strategic Marketing plus two of BUMKT 6922 - Marketing in the International Environment BUMKT 6904 - Services Marketing BUMKT 6924 - Integrated Logistics and Supply Chain Management Human Resource Management BUHRM 6930 - Change Agent Strategies BUHRM 6933 - Management - Employee Relations BUHRM 6936 - Strategic Human Resources Management Students holding overseas accounting qualifications seeking Australian Accounting profession accreditation/membership may include in their electives up to three nominated accounting courses, provided they do not overlap with BUACC 5901 Accounting and Finance and BUACC 6925 Financial Policy. Courses which overlap are BUACC 5930 Accounting Concepts and Practices for the former and BUACC 5936 Financial Management for the latter.

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Master of Professional Accounting (BH9)

The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) program may be completed in three semesters of full time study and provides a comprehensive sequence of study in accounting, as well as introducing students to related subject areas such as business law, financial management, economics and quantitative methods for business. The program consists of twelve courses of study, representing a total of 180 credit points. The primary objective of this program is to enable students with a first degree in a non-accounting field to undertake a professional career in accounting (and/or related fields, such as finance). Program Structure First Semester BULAW 5914 - Commercial Law BUECO 5903 - Business Economics BUACC 5930 - Accounting Concepts and Practices BUACC 5937 - Information Systems Design and Development for Accountants Second Semester BULAW 5915 - Corporate Law STATS 6900 - Quantitative Methods for Business BUACC 5932 - Corporate Accounting BUACC 5933 - Cost and Management Accounting Third Semester BULAW 5916 - Taxation Law and Practice BUACC 5935 - Auditing and Assurance Services BUACC 5934 - Financial Accounting BUACC 5936 - Financial Management Exit points after one semester of full time study (Graduate Certificate of Commerce) or two semesters of full time study (Graduate Diploma of Commerce) will be available. A two year Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting) is also available (see below). Entry Requirements Candidates must have a Bachelors degree and for overseas students, the degree must be recognised as equivalent to an Australian degree by the NOOSR standards. Credits/Exemptions Credits for any of the above units will only be considered for units with an 80% overlap in content successfully completed at an Australian University as part of a CPA accredited Masters of Professional Accounting degree or equivalent. Professional Recognition of the Courses The MPA and MCom (PA) delivered at any of our provider locations are accredited by the National Institute of Accountants (NIA).

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Graduate Certificate of Commerce (BF4)

1 Semester / 6 months or part-time equivalent; 60 Credit points The objective of this program is to provide students with a foundation standard of knowledge, skills and values in key subject areas of commerce. The course will provide an exit point for students not wishing to proceed to an intermediate level of accomplishment in these subject areas. Entry Requirements Candidates must have a Bachelors degree in a discipline other than accounting. For overseas students, the degree must be recognised as equivalent to an Australian degree by the NOOSR standards. Program Structure BULAW 5914 - Commercial Law BUECO 5903 - Business Economics BUACC 5930 - Accounting Concepts and Practices BUACC 5937 - Information Systems Design and Development for Accountants

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Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting) (BI9)

An additional objective for the Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting) is to extend students knowledge, values and skills in commerce-related subject areas which are additional to the core curriculum in accounting and business areas specified above. As such, it is expected that this program will appeal to students wishing to undertake a more extensive program of study (that is, two years of full time study or equivalent) than is offered in the 18 month MPA program. Completion of courses listed previously in the MPA for first, second and third semesters, or equivalent, plus an additional sixty credit points selected from the list of existing accredited courses within the Business School Graduate Management graduate programs, or other approved accredited courses (all courses listed are of fifteen credit points except where indicated). Please note this does not include BUACC 5901 Accounting and Finance or BUACC 6925 Financial Policy. Entry Requirements Candidates must have a Bachelors degree in a discipline other than accounting. For overseas students, the degree must be recognised as equivalent to an Australian degree by the NOOSR standards. Program Structure First Semester BULAW 5914 - Commercial Law BUECO 5903 - Business Economics BUACC 5930 - Accounting Concepts and Practices BUACC 5937 - Information Systems Design and Development for Accountants Second Semester BULAW 5915 - Corporate Law STATS 6900 - Quantitative Methods for Business BUACC 5932 - Corporate Accounting BUACC 5933 - Cost and Management Accounting Third Semester BULAW 5916 - Taxation Law and Practice BUACC 5935 - Auditing and Assurance Services BUACC 5934 - Financial Accounting BUACC 5936 - Financial Management Fourth Semester Plus an additional 60 credit points (4 courses) to make up the required total of sixteen courses may be taken from any accredited courses from the Business School graduate management programs which are on offer, with the exception of BUACC 5901 Accounting and Finance or BUACC 6925 Financial Policy. Professional Recognition of the Courses The MPA and MCom (PA) delivered at any of our Partner Providers are accredited by the National Institute of Accountants (NIA).

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Credits / Exemptions Credits for any of the four elective business courses will only be considered where the course claimed has at least 80% overlap of content with one of the UB MBA/MBM courses offered. The course must have been completed as part of a postgraduate program in business, commerce or closely related management discipline at a University recognised as equivalent to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) by the NOOSR schedule. Other credits (exemptions) may be granted, up to a maximum of 50% of the program.

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Graduate Diploma of Commerce (BG4)

2 Semesters / 12 months or part-time equivalent; 120 Credit Points The objective of this program is to provide students with an intermediate standard of knowledge, skills and values in key subject areas of commerce. The program will provide an exit point for students not wishing to proceed to an advanced level of accomplishment in these subject areas. Professional Recognition of the Courses The MPA and MCom (PA) delivered at any of our provider locations are accredited by the National Institute of Accountants (NIA). Program Structure First Semester BULAW 5914 Commercial Law BUECO 5903 Business Economics BUACC 5930 Accounting Concepts and Practices BUACC 5937 Information Systems Design and Development for Accountants Second Semester BULAW 5915 Corporate Law STATS 6900 Quantitative Methods for Business BUACC 5932 Corporate Accounting BUACC 5933 Cost and Management Accounting Credits/Exemptions Credits for any of the four elective business courses will only be considered where the course claimed has at least 80% overlap of content with one of the UB MBA/MBM courses offered. The course must have been completed as part of a postgraduate program in business, commerce or closely related management discipline at a University recognised as equivalent to the Australian Quality Framework by the NOOSR schedule. Entry Requirements Candidates must have a Bachelors degree. For overseas students, the degree must be recognised as equivalent to an Australian degree by the NOOSR standards.

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Course Summaries for MBA, MBA(IM), Grad Cert Mgmt, Grad Dip Mgmt
The course summaries in this handbook give an indication of course content and type of assessment. However, they should not be used in preference to the Course Descriptions which are provided in each class. The Course Description will include a comprehensive reading list including prescribed texts. Always check the current Course Description, or discuss with your lecturer, before purchasing any texts. A complete list of approved course outlines can be found at: http://www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/business/stidemt_info/course_outlines.shtml Not all the courses listed on the following pages are offered each semester.

BUACC 5901 Accounting and Finance

Pre-requisites: Nil Content Financial Accounting the nature and purpose of accounting basic accounting concepts - the income statement, the balance sheet, and the cash flow statement recording and reporting financial information - revenue recognition and asset measurement analysing financial reports using financial reports in making business decisions funding - capital structure and sources and cost of funds Managerial Finance the nature and purpose of management accounting cost behaviours and classifications cost analysis for product costing, pricing, and performance measurement budgeting, planning, responsibility accounting and control short term decisions financial markets, instruments and risk return relationships investment and long-term decisions reporting and analysing performance Assessment continuous; and final examination.

BUACC 6925 Financial Policy

Pre-requisites: BUACC 5901 Accounting and Finance Exclusion: BUACC 5936 Financial Management Content Entities require financial policy settings which are consistent with the nature of the business and which support the broad commercial objectives of the organisation. This course provides students with an understanding of the domain of financial policy, and equips them with the theory and analytical tools to help inform and evaluate management decisions from the perspective of the financial manager. Issues covered include the management of working capital, the evaluation of investment opportunities, the pricing of financial securities, debt vs equity financing and the apportionment of profit between shareholder dividends and the needs of the entity to fund growth. Assessment Case Study Research Essay Examination or Time Constrained Assessable Task.
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BUECO 5903 Business Economics

Prerequisites: Nil Content The nature and scope of economics, demand and supply - the nature of markets, national income and accounting expenditure, an introduction to economic policy, government expenditure, budgets and fiscal policy, taxation, consumption, saving and investment, credit and interest rates, balance of payments and exchange rates, inflation. Assessment Progressive Exam

BUECO 6922 Economics of Globalisation

Prerequisites: BUECO 5903 Business Economics Content Part 1 Introduction: Why study the economics of international business; economic systems and development: balance of payments Part 2 International Trade Theory: Mercantilism, absolute advantage, comparative advantage, Heckscher-Ohlin theory, international product life cycle, new trade theory. Part 3 International Trade Policy: International trade policies examining trade restrictions: tariffs and non-tariffs, discussion on the justification given for trade restrictions. Part 4 International Trade and Investment Relations: International economic integration, relationship between international trade and economic growth, effects of international movement of economic resources and multinational corporations. Part 5 The Balance of Payments, Foreign Exchange Markets, and Exchange Rates: Balance of payments of a nation, operation of foreign exchange markets and determination of exchange rate. Part 6 Open-economy Macroeconomics: Fiscal and monetary policies for achieving economic growth without inflation and sustainable balance of payment and exchange rates. Part 7 The Global Monetary System: International financial markets; the price adjustment mechanism; International monetary systems Assessment Written evaluation Essay Examination

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BUECO 6923 Financial Markets and Institutions

Pre-requisites: Successful completion of any four core courses. Content Introduction to the financial system and its components: financial instruments, financial markets, financial institutions, foreign markets and institutions, financial system and financial mathematics Functions and operations of financial markets: securities markets such as money market, bond (debt) market, stock (equity) market and foreign exchange market; derivative markets such as futures, options and swap markets Functions and operations of financial institutions: banks; non-bank financial institutions; the Reserve Bank of Australia, the evolution of the Australian financial system (regulation and deregulation), the evolution of the international financial system Managing financial risks: risks in financial markets and risks in financial intermediation such as interest rate risk, purchasing power rate, foreign exchange risk. Assessment Completed take home exercise Examination or Time Constrained Assessable Task

BUENT 6928 Entrepreneurship

Pre-requisites: Successful completion of 4 core courses Recommended: BUMGT 6927 Creativity and Innovation Content The nature of entrepreneurship and its role in society. Entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial ventures. A conceptual and empirical assessment of entrepreneurs; what they do, why they act and how they operate. Entrepreneurship and innovation,; individuals and teams, new ventures and intrapreneurship. Promoting entrepreneurship in companies and society. The entrepreneurial process; new venture ideas, opportunity recognition, screening, team building, complementary resources, networks, financing the start up. Scaling up and managing growth. Harvesting and exiting the entrepreneurial venture Assessment Written Assignment Written Report

BUGEN 6931 Business Research: Methods and Practice

Pre-requisites: Nil Content introduction to research and the role of research in business the research process decisions in developing a research strategy and proposal research design research methodologies (e.g. qualitative, quantitative, ethnography, action research) research techniques (ways of gathering and analysing data) ethical issues in doing research evaluation of research Assessment Presentation Individual Presentation Written Proposal

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BUHEA 6901 Contemporary Issues in Health Services Management

Prerequisites: Nil Content Definitions of health, service and management Philosophy and ethics of health care delivery Commonalities and differences between management in health care and non-health care settings International factors influencing health care International and local trends in health care Selected health care issues and their implications for managers Applicability of various models of management to the health services arena Assessment Group Presentation Written Assignment

BUHEA 6902 Policy in Health Services Management

Pre-requisites: BUHEA 6901 Contemporary Issues in Health Services Management Content Definitions of policy Ethical principles of policy making and analysis in health care delivery Change management in relation to health care policy Policy and power relationships International and local factors influencing health care policy International and local trends in health care Selected health care policies and their implications for managers Applicability of various models of policy formation and evaluation to the health services arena Assessment Report Written Assignment

BUHEA 6903 Leadership in Health Services Management

Pre-requisites: BUHEA 6901 Contemporary Issues in Health Services Management Content Definitions of leadership Ethical principles related to leadership Traditional and contemporary leadership models Leadership and power relationships Situational variables influencing leadership styles The art and practice of 'followership' Inter-relationships amongst managers, teams, and individuals Assessment Role Play Written assignment

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BUHEA 6904 Evidence-based Practice in Health Services Management

Pre-requisites: BUHEA 6901 Contemporary Issues in Health Services Management Content Definitions of evidence-based practices Overview of the concepts inherent to validity and reliability in research Historical review of traditional models of health care delivery Overview of quality assurance, standards, competency and other contemporary care delivery models. Factors which influence implementation of evidence-based practices Consideration of current funding models and their relationship to evidence-based practice Ethical principles related to evidence-based practice Assessment Written assignment Application of literary evidence to a case

BUHRM 5912 Human Resource Management

Pre-requisites: Nil Content The management of human resources in the firm. The scope, objectives and strategic aims of HRM; Human resource planning and information systems; Job analysis, design and evaluation; Recruitment, selection, retention; Human resource development and effective management of human resources; Reward and compensation systems, health and safety; Industrial relations, employee relations and managing the work place; Control and standards, the quality imperative; Manage diversity and work-life balance; The legal context of HRM Performance management; Employee learning and development; Managing a global workforce; Managing employee retention and turnover; Performance related pay The specific emphasis on particular content areas will vary to some extent according to contemporary developments. Assessment individual research report group research project examination

BUHRM 6930 Change Agent Strategies

Pre-requisites: BUHRM 5912 Human Resource Management Content This course focuses on the role of the external and internal change agents and line managers/administrators in determining the need for change and the strategies and techniques for initiating, managing and evaluating change programs. There is a strong emphasis on collaborative intervention, through diagnosis and process consultation. Conceptual models and practical techniques are applied to problems and issues in prepared case studies and in cases produced by class members. Assessment Written Report Presentation / Group Report
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BUHRM 6933 Management - Employee Relations

Pre-requisites: BUHRM 5912 Human Resource Management Content The area of management-employee relations is broad but is meant to generally cover how managers and subordinates interact and relate with each other to more effectively meet organisational goals. This course does cover management-employee relations from an industrial relations perspective, as well as from a psychological (behavioural) perspective. It also focuses on how to manage people effectively, and so has a managerial emphasis. It does, however, consider how employee goals and needs can be met in addition to organisational goals. This course will draw on the following topics: Employee attitudes and behaviour Absenteeism and labour turnover Leadership style in the new organisation Personnel selection Performance appraisal Conflict resolution, negotiation & mediation Strategy, structure & culture Self-managed teams Cross-cultural issues associated with diversity Assessment Written Report Group Report

BUHRM 6936 Strategic Human Resource Management

Pre-requisites: BUHRM 5912 Human Resource Management Content The interaction of external environment, organisational factors and strategic human resource management is examined from multiple perspectives. Topics may include: The fundamental issue of what does it mean to be Strategic about HRM? The strategic uses of participative management Foundational concerns: Strategic adaptability, managerial discretion, and the determinants of HR systems Strategic HR functions; staffing, training, remuneration Managing SHRM in a complex and uncertain organisational, social and economic context Managing employment and other human resourcing relationships Organisations, strategies and human resourcing Building SHRM capabilities SHRM program evaluation Perspectives of HRM at the strategic, operational and functional levels of the organisation The needs of highly competitive organizations in highly competitive environments and HRM. High-commitment HRM Internal and external fit in SHRM systems Strategic renewal: Downsizing, mergers and acquisitions, and restructuring Enabling strategy: Strategic uses of change management Strategic HR systems/SHRM measurement Assessment Written report Group task Assessable task

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BULAW 5911 Managing the Legal Environment

Pre-requisites: Nil Content The relevance of law to managers in a business context; Introduction to the legal environment of business and the interaction between law, business, politics, economics and society; An overview of major legal systems and an appreciation of the context in which they operate in global markets; Investigating the overlap and interaction between legal, economic, and ethical issues in relation to the development of law. This will be done by evaluating selected legal concepts or principles that impact on operational and market issues for managers. The focus topics will be determined by the course coordinator and will normally reflect contemporary and topical issues. These focus topics may include one or more case studies in the following areas : the way the legal environment impacts on business relationships, or the legal environment in which marketing strategies may be developed, or corporate social responsibility and corporate governance, or industry self regulation versus government regulatory intervention, or challenges posed by new technologies and innovation in business, or other current legal issues relating to business as developed by the course coordinator. Assessment Individual presentation OR Individual test Individual written essay Individual examination

BULAW 6903 Managing International and eBusiness Legal Issues

Pre-requisites: Nil Content The course will introduce students to the broad legal environment in which cross border international or electronic business and managerial activity takes place and will contrast that with the domestic legal environment. In particular, the course will address the problems of jurisdiction, sovereignty, and international regulation which arise in relation to cross border electronic and conventional international commercial activity; The course will address the challenges which electronic and international business activity pose for existing legal frameworks. This will be developed by focusing on selected themes which may include an analysis of how managers might address issues such as privacy, revenue (or taxation) and competitive and efficient marketing activity; Finally the course will focus on the demand for adequate protection of business assets and property within an electronic or international environment. A selected focus may include an evaluation of developments relating to contracts in the international or ecommerce market business to business (B2B) and business to consumer (B2C), or developments in intellectual property rights, or laws relating to the management and resolution of disputes within the electronic or international environment. Assessment seminar presentation research essay

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BULAW 6925 Issues in Corporate Governance and Accountability

PROGRESS UNITS 15 PREREQUISITES: BUECO 5903 OR BULAW 5911 OR BUMGT 5921 This course covers the conceptual framework of corporate governance and the theory and principles on which it is based, as well as business ethics, corporate social responsibility and the different forms of accountability. In order to complete this course students will be expected to: understand the differences between a corporation and other legal entities; be aware of the treatment of corporations and other legal entities under the Australian and other relevant legal systems; critically appraise the role of company office holders and their reporting, disclosure and auditing responsibilities, and be knowledgeable as to the direction and impact of recent and proposed law reform. Content This course covers the conceptual framework of corporate governance and the theory and principles on which it is based, as well as business ethics, corporate social responsibility and the different forms of accountability. In order to complete this course students will be expected to: understand the differences between a corporation and other legal entities; be aware of the treatment of corporations and other legal entities under the Australian and other relevant legal systems; critically appraise the role of company office holders and their reporting, disclosure and auditing responsibilities, and be knowledgeable as to the direction and impact of recent and proposed law reform. Assessment Oral Presentation Research essay

BUMGT 5921 Organisations: Behaviour, Structure, Processes

Pre-requisites: Nil Content The managerial role and its context, ethics Individual behaviour, motivation Group behaviour, conflict and power Leadership Open systems and the organisational environment Organisational design, job design Effectiveness, organisational culture Communication, decision making, planning and strategic management, project management Organisational control Change and uncertainty, globalisation Assessment Research assignment Group assignment Examination

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BUMGT 5926 Strategy and Management of Change

Pre-requisites: Recommended BUMKT 5922 Competitive Analysis Co-requisites: BUMKT 5922 Competitive Analysis Content The nature of strategy: strategising and economizing. Internal and external drivers of strategic decisions. Critical issues in strategy. Path dependencies, culture and organisational configurations. Strategy processes and strategic change. Does strategy matter: evolutionary and managerial approaches The challenge of the 'new economy', hypercompetition and globalisation - new strategy paradigms. The role of knowledge management and competences. Issues of scope: mergers, alliances, networks and partnerships Technology strategy, new ventures, and strategic innovation Global strategy and global organisation Corporate governance Assessment Written assignment and oral presentation Time constrained assessable task

BUMGT 6923 Knowledge and Information Management

Pre-requisites: Nil Content The nature of knowledge and information Differing concepts of knowledge management Tacit and explicit knowledge The functionalities of knowledge systems Organisational learning Knowledge as a strategic asset The role of information technology in managing knowledge and information Managing the impacts of Information technology on the organisation Information technology tools and applications: databases and knowledge bases, intranets and groupware, document management, search and navigation tools, the World Wide Web, decision support and artificial intelligence products. Assessment Group Project Assignment

BUMGT 6927 Creativity and Innovation

Pre-requisites: Nil Content Alternative viewpoints on creativity, representing management, cognitive, scientific thought and psychodynamic perspectives Thought and creative management; management thinking, rationality and the power of the metaphor. Creative processes; problem solving, brainstorming, mapping and networking, intuition, judgement and imaging. Removing blocks to creativity Exploiting the idea; scaling up, intellectual property, complementary assets, strategic architectures Assessment Report Written Presentation

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BUMGT 6935 Operations Management

Pre-requisites: Nil Content Operational strategic planning and systems. TQM perspectives. Examination of business excellence models (e.g. EFQM initiative, Baldridge award). Design for goods and services. Experimental design in development activity. Business Process Re - engineering, process variability and the achievement of consistency. AMT and in process management Management of materials and inventory. JIT. Supply chain management. 'Lean' processes and outsourcing Assessment Written Report Group Report

BUMGT 6937 Organisational Redesign

Pre-requisites: BUMGT 5921 Organisations: Behaviour, Structure & Practices (or equivalent) Recommended: BUHRM 6936 Strategic Human Resource Development Content Key concepts and models of organisation theory are explored and applied to organisations in order to understand contingent approaches to designing organisational systems that are effective from a managerial perspective. Topics include: 1. Systems theory 2. The organisational environment and the concept of contingency 3. Organisational effectiveness 4. Organisational structure 5. Organisational design 6. Organisational technology 7. Organisational culture 8. Organisational control 9. Building learning organisations Assessment Essay/Report Case Study

BUMGT 6958 Comparative Issues in International Management

Pre-requisites: Nil Content 1. Assessing the environment of international management 2. The political economic and legal environment 3. Managing interdependencies; Social responsibility and ethics 4. The Challenge of international management planning 5. The role of culture in international management 6. The cross cultural communication environment 7. Negotiating and decision making 8. Strategic formulation for international markets 9. Cross-cultural alliances and strategy implementations 10. Organisational structure and co-ordinating systems 11. Staffing and training for global operations 12. Expatriation and labour relations in global HRM 13. Managing international teams and workforce diversity Assessment Written Report Group Report
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BUMGT 6961 Managerial Skills Workshop

Pre-requisites: Nil There are three main themes in this course: Creativity and Innovation Leadership and Communication, and Managerial Ethics Assessment Group Presentation Individual Presentation Group Presentation Essay

BUMGT 6963 Action Learning and Action Research Methodology

Pre-requisites: BUMGT 6961 Managerial Skills Workshop and the completion of two other core courses Co-requisites: BUGEN 6931 Business Research: Methods and Practice Objectives On completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate: Knowledge an understanding of the principles and objectives of adult and student-centred learning a familiarity with the major approaches to action research as a social research and intervention methodology a knowledge of the philosophies and methods of action research as organisational and managerial research and intervention an understanding of the ethical issues in initiating and undertaking an Action Learning or Action Research project Skills the capacity to develop effective contracts for organisational intervention/improvement and managerial learning superior writing skills up to a standard that facilitates effective presentation of major reports Values / attitudes the value of a range of methods of enquiry an emphasis personal and group reflections in their learning Content principles of adult and Action Learning the Action Learning set action research as social intervention action research strategies action research methodologies dissertation writing Assessment Action Research Presentation / Learning Experience - Group and Individual Assessment Presentation Written Contract Individual Essay

BUMGT 6965 Action Learning Dissertation

Contact time: Students undertake work based project over two Semesters. Pre-requisites: BUMGT 6961 Managerial Skills Workshop and the completion of two other core courses Co-requisites: BUGEN 6931 Business Research: Methods & Practice & BUMGT 6963 Action Learning & Action Research Methodology Credit points: 45 (over two Semesters)
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Objectives On completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate: Knowledge a facility for, and appreciation of, group-based learning and action methodologies and values a capacity for conceptual synthesis an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of action research methodologies qualitative approaches in research and the role of reflexivity Skills an action orientation an ability to initiate learning, action and review independent of continuing direction an appreciation of the value of fusing learning, action and review into a continuing cycle of individual and organisational learning Values / attitudes a continuing capacity and willingness to learn from integrating practical experience and theoretical insight a tolerance and facility for 'satisficing' to reach workable and liveable programmes of action suitable to specific organisational contexts Content Students will be required to undertake a project in a work/organisational setting that has the following characteristics: it should address a 'real life' managerial problem to be solved (or opportunity to be grasped) it should require significant research and involve enough complexity and variety of stakeholders so as to preclude a simple technical solution the above notwithstanding, it should be amenable to achieving significant action within a three Semester time frame it should be in an organisational setting in which the student already has, or is confident of obtaining, a mandate for action Assessment Written Project Report Presentation

BUMGT 6970 Management Consultancy

Pre-requisite: Successful completion of at least six courses. Must be followed by BUMGT 6971 Management Consultancy Project Content This course will consist of six major topics: 1. The consulting context and main characteristics. 2. Developing relationships with clients: the pre-proposal stage. 3. Development of proposals / engagement contracts. 4. Operating engagements 5. Consultancy as problem-solving 6. Evaluation of the contribution of consultancy Assessment Group Assignment Individual assignment Project proposal

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BUMGT 6971 Management Consultancy Project

Pre-requisite: BUMGT 6970 plus successful completion of at least six courses Content This project will consist of six major steps: 1. Familiarisation with main principles contained within the 'consultant's toolkit' 2. Scoping and defining the client problem / opportunity 3. Developing the proposal and agreement to operate 4. Engagement operation: data collection and analysis 5. Client reporting [and implementation] 6. Reflection and evaluation Assessment Report/presentation Reflective report

BUMGT 6973 Project Management

Pre-requisite: Nil Content Introduction to Project management Project Scope Management Planning and Scheduling Human Resources in Project Management Communication in Project Management Project Time Management Project Cost Management Project Risk Management Project Quality Management Project Procurement Project Integration and Termination Assessment Essay Exam

BUMKT 5901 Marketing

Pre-requisites: Nil Content This course will consist of four major topics: 1. An understanding of the marketing concept and its evolution. 2. An analysis of marketing opportunities. 3. Development of the marketing mix. 4. The design and implementation of marketing strategies Assessment individual profile individual assignment group case study presentation peer assessment examination

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BUMKT 5922 Competitive Analysis

Pre-requisites: Nil Content The nature of competitiveness and enterprise performance. Competitive and corporate perspectives. Economic, legal and institutional factors. Business relationships; co-operation and co-ordination, relationships and contracts Drivers of competitive advantage; scale and scope, the value chain, strategic architecture, resources and capabilities. Resources, markets and organisational effectiveness. The impact of global competition, technology and intellectual property regimes Anti - trust, competitive and consumer protection issues Competitive and corporate strategies in different firm and industry contexts Assessment Case Report Essay Written Report

BUMKT 6904 Marketing Service Organisations

Pre-requisites: BUMKT 5901 Marketing Content the marketing environment of the service organisation the importance and range of services in the Australian economy classification and definition of the range of services understanding the service experience the effect of service elements on marketing-mix strategy and consumer behaviour the measurement of service quality and customer satisfaction the importance of contact personnel service pricing, location and delivery strategies quality strategies Assessment Case study analysis Oral presentation Written report

BUMKT 6922 Marketing in the International Environment

Pre-requisites: BUMKT 5901 Marketing Content This subject is designed to expand your understanding of international marketing and the role of marketing in an organisation operating across international boundaries. We will examine the various factors which must be considered when planning, developing and implementing international and global marketing activities. Topics and sub-topics include: The necessity for global approaches to marketing Environmental and cultural approaches to international marketing A comparison of the various approaches to international marketing management Competitive challenges and opportunities facing today's international marketer The importance of recognising cultural differences in the development of a global orientation The growth and development of trading blocs, regional market groups and strategic international alliances International and global marketing management tasks and decisions Implementing the strategic international marketing program including managing international distribution, selling and negotiating in international markets, managing international marketing operations
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Assessment Written Report

BUMKT 6923 Strategic Marketing

Pre-requisites: BUMKT 5901 Marketing and BUMKT 5922 Competitive Analysis Content An introduction to strategy including the strategic role of marketing, corporate strategic decisions and business level strategies Analysing opportunities including environmental and competitor analysis, industry dynamics and strategic change, segmenting, targeting and positioning Formulating marketing strategies for new market entries, growth markets, mature markets and international markets Implementation and control of business and marketing strategies and programs Assessment Research Assignment Presentation Marketing Simulation

BUMKT 6942 International Business

Pre-requisites: Nil Content Overview of the international business environment and international trade and investment theory Trade Policy and international cooperation Global operations management with an emphasis on the management of human resources and marketing issues The foundation of culture and identity: key research Key issues in intercultural communication, negotiation and problem - solving Case studies Country-specific impacts Joint venture issues: trust and ethics Assessment Test Essay Written Project Report

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Course Summaries for MPA, MCom, Grad Dip Com, Grad Cert Com
The Course summaries in this handbook give an indication of course content and type of assessment. However, they should not be used in preference to the Course Descriptions which are provided in each class. The Course Description will include a comprehensive reading list including prescribed texts. Always check the current Course Description, or discuss with your lecturer, before purchasing any texts. A complete list of approved course outlines can be found at: http://www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/business/stidemt_info/course_outlines.shtml Please Note: Not all of the courses listed on the following pages are offered each semester.

BUACC 5930 Accounting Concepts and Practices

Prerequisites: Nil Content Nature and regulation of companies, and accounting procedures relating to their formation and operation Preparation and disclosure requirements for corporate financial reports Selected Australian and international financial reporting regulations including accounting standards applying to tangible and intangible assets and their impairment; income taxation; business combinations and consolidations; joint ventures Liquidations and receiverships Assessment 1. Essay or written report with supporting calculations 2. Tests 3. Examination

BUACC 5932 Corporate Accounting

Prerequisite: BUACC 5930 Accounting Concepts and Practices Content Nature and regulation of companies, and accounting procedures relating to their formation and operation Preparation and disclosure requirements for corporate financial reports Selected Australian and International financial reporting regulations including accounting standards applying to tangible and intangible assets and their impairment; income taxation; business combinations and consolidations; joint ventures Liquidations and receiverships Assessment Essay or written report with supporting calculations Tests Examination

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BUACC 5933 Cost and Management Accounting

Prerequisite: BUACC 5930 Accounting Concepts and Practices Content The nature and function of costs and costing systems Planning and control: Information for managing resources Topics include cost behaviour, product, process, service and activity based costing systems, budgeting, variance analysis and transfer pricing Planning and control: Information for creating value Topics include cost volume profit analysis, capital expenditure decisions and information for tactical decisions Assessment Essay or written report with supporting calculations Tests Examination

BUACC 5934 Financial Accounting

Prerequisites: BUACC 5930 Accounting Concepts and Practices; BUACC 5932 Corporate Accounting recommended Content Theories of financial accounting and financial accounting regulation Overview and analysis of definition, recognition and measurement issues in financial accounting Interpretation, application and evaluation of selected Australian and international financial reporting accounting regulations, including accounting standards governing superannuation plans, foreign currency transactions, leasing, employee benefits, heritage and biological assets, the extractive and construction industries Accounting for corporate social responsibilities Assessment Essay or written report with supporting calculations Tests Examination

BUACC 5935 Auditing and Assurance Services

Prerequisites: BUACC 5930 Accounting Concepts and Practices and BUACC 5932 Corporate Accounting Content The nature and function of different types of audit/assurance engagements ethical, professional and legal aspects of appointment to, and conduct of, audit/assurance engagements the audit risk model and planning audit/assurance engagements the design and conduct of appropriate audit/assurance tests evaluation audit/assurance evidence audit/assurance reporting internal and operational auditing and other assurance services current developments and controversies in auditing/assurance services Assessment Class presentation Test Examination

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BUACC 5936 Financial Management

Prerequisites: BUACC 5930 Accounting Concepts and Practices and STATS 6900 Quantitative Methods for Business Recommended: BUACC 5933 Cost and Management Accounting or BUACC 5932 Corporate Accounting Exclusion: BUACC 6925 Financial Policy Content 1. Financial statement analysis and financial forecasting: Using the relationships detailed in the financial statements to assess future financial needs. 2. Working capital management; Understanding the need for working capital and the issues involved in determining the appropriate investment in cash, receivables and inventory. 3. Sources and types of finance: Examining the mechanics of the both direct and indirect financing of business. Characteristics of alternative sources of capital. 4. Security valuation: The valuation of marketable instruments and the effect that changes in market conditions and firm characteristics have on the valuation of securities. Understanding the difference between and calculation of nominal and effective rates of return. 5. Issues in project evaluation: Methods of incorporating differing lives and business risk into the financial analysis. Examining the impact of the degree of operating leverage. 6. Cost of capital: Calculating the costs of various forms of corporate finance. Determining the weighted average cost of capital. The relationship between the cost of capital and the required rate of return in investment appraisal 7. Risk analysis: An introduction to risk management in the context of portfolio construction. The benefits of diversification. Distinguishing between diversifiable and undiversifiable risk and calculating risk premiums. Modern financial instruments such as futures contracts and options will be examined in the context of risk management strategies. 8. Capital structure decisions and dividend policy: The financial effects of various capital structures (financial leverage) and dividend policies. Factors determining the optimal capital structure and dividend policies. Assessment Written report(s) with supporting calculations and/or spreadsheet model Examination

BUACC 5937 Information Systems Design and Development for Accountants

Prerequisite: Nil Content This course comprises a mix of business and technical topics that provide a bridge between being an accounting/business professional and an IT technologist. Topics include: basics of computers in accounting and business knowledge management fundamentals in systems development and design modelling and problem solving with IT issues relating to crime, ethics and internal control in connection with information systems This course also develops the notion of using computers in knowledge management, in particular, using computers and relying on software application programs in performing duties as a professional accountant. Topics include: fundamentals involved in the design of computerised accounting system accounting packages data base packages advanced techniques in spread-sheeting Assessment Written reports with evidence of IT support and application. Tests Examination

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BUECO 5903 Business Economics

Prerequisite: Nil Content the economic way of thinking the concepts of demand and supply the co-ordination of supply and demand costs and decision making efficiency, exchange and comparative advantage price searching introduction to inflation, recession and unemployment national policies and international exchange Assessment Progressive assessments Examination

BULAW 5914 Commercial Law

Prerequisite: Nil Content Regulatory framework Nature and role of law the impact on the professional and their client Australian legal system (and briefly compared with other legal systems) Sources and development of law Regulation of the financial system (e.g. APRA, ASIC) Types of business structures and not-for-profit entities Distinguishing features Advantages and disadvantages Agency Making and managing contracts Fundamental principles of contract law from common law and statue: formation, content (including implied terms), validity and remedies Application of principles to particular types of contracts (e.g. in the areas of insurance, employment, leases) Potential risks e.g. bankruptcy (purpose, procedure, consequences, alternatives) Professional responsibilities from common law and statute, arising from law of negligence, misleading conduct, unconscionable conduct Topical issues, reforms Assessment Test Essay Examination

BULAW 5915 Corporate Law

Prerequisite: BULAW 5914 Commercial Law Content Types of business entities, their distinguishing features and their legal framework Creation of partnerships and the effect on the various parties Dimensions of corporate governance Regulatory framework of corporate law Incorporation of companies and its effects including: process of incorporation the doctrine of separate entity, limited liability, lifting the corporate veil types of companies, constitution/rules Company relations with those outside the company
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Management of companies - directors' duties, reporting (periodic and continuous) Auditor's duty and independence issues Shareholders' rights and responsibilities Fundraising (loan and equity capital, capital maintenance, disclosure) Regulation of financial products and services External administration Assessment Oral Presentation Essay Examination

BULAW 5916 Taxation Law and Practice

Prerequisites: BUACC 5930 Accounting Concepts and Practices and BULAW 5914 Commercial Law, and completion of two other courses in this Program. Content Relevant legislation and cases will be considered, as will related issues dealing with: 1. Taxation regime: 2. the Australian taxation system; 3. administrative provisions; 4. Income tax: 5. forms of income, such as, business, capital gains, trading stock, and dividends; 6. taxpayers, including individuals, partnerships, companies and primary producers; 7. allowable deductions, including depreciation and bad debts; 8. Indirect taxation: 9. fringe benefits; and 10. Goods and Services Tax. 11. Other topics will be drawn from: duties on financial transactions, payroll tax, excise, customs and other duties, superannuation, trusts, international agreements, foreign income, tax avoidance and penalties, recent developments in income taxation law. Assessment Class test or presentation Essay Examination

STATS 6900 Quantitative Methods for Business

Prerequisite: Nil Content Topics covered in this course are as follows: simple and compound interest, time value of money, annuities, present and future values, data classification and terminology, describing and displaying data, probability and probability distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation, index numbers and time series, computer analysis of data using Minitab or Excel. Assessment Students should attend lectures, read and summarise materials. Tutorial and laboratory classes will be structured around a set of worksheets. Students will be encouraged to keep a workbook containing summaries of textbook material, notes on tutorial discussions and solutions to problems. Weekly laboratory and tutorial exercises Assignment Tests and Exams

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