Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Melanie Seifert
Contact via melanie.seifert@mq.edu.au
E4A Lvl 2
Friday 11am - 12pm - Please email for appointment
Unit Moderator
Rahat Munir
Rahat Munir
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
ACCG907 and ACCG908 and ACCG913
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit provides extended formal academic support to students concurrently enrolled in the Global Strategy and Leadership unit of the CPA program. Specifically this unit provides students with a framework and the necessary analytical tools in order to develop and implement strategy. The unit covers a number of modules which predominantly follow a rational, or traditional analytical approach to the strategic management cycle – analysis, choice, and implementation. A number of approaches available to leaders will be examined.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
The following is a guide for how the 150 hours study load for this unit should be allocated.
Task |
Hours |
Week 1 Preparation and Attendance |
6 |
Week 2 Preparation and Attendance |
6 |
Week 3 Preparation and Attendance |
6 |
Week 4 Preparation and Attendance including Test 1 preparation |
16 |
Week 5 Preparation and Attendance including Assessment Component 1 submission |
11 |
Week 6 Preparation and Attendance |
6 |
Week 7 Preparation and Attendance including Assessment Component 2 submission
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10 |
Week 8 Preparation and Attendance |
6 |
Week 9 Preparation and Attendance including Test 2 preparation |
20 |
Week 10 Preparation and Attendance including pre seen case study preparation |
25 |
Week 11 Preparation for CPA Exam |
20 |
Week 12 Preparation of Assessment group report and presentation |
15 |
Week 13 Attendance |
3 |
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TOTAL |
150 hrs |
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Turnitin
All text based assessments must be submitted through Turnitin as per instructions provided in the unit guide. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that work is submitted correctly prior to the due date. No hard copies of assessments will be accepted and only Turnitin records will be taken as records of submission. Multiple submissions may be possible in some units via Turnitin prior to the final due date and time of an assessment task and originality reports may be made available to students to view and check their work. All identified matching text will be reconsidered carefully. Students should note that the system will not immediately produce the similarity score on a second or subsequent submission - it approximately takes 24 hours for the report to be generated. This may be after the due date so students should plan any resubmissions carefully. Please refer to these instructions on how to submit your assignment through Turnitin and access similarity reports and feedback provided by teaching staff. Should you have questions about Turnitin or experience issues submitting through the system, you must inform your unit coordinator immediately. If the issue is technical in nature may also lodge OneHelp Ticket, refer to the IT help page. It is the responsibility of the student to retain a copy of any work submitted. Students must produce these documents upon request. Copies should be retained until the end of the grade appeal period each term. In the event that a student is asked to produce another copy of work submitted and is unable to do so, they may be awarded zero (0) for that particular assessment task.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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1. Class Test | 10% | No | wkb 19/02/18 |
2. Class Test | 30% | No | TBA (wkb 26/3/18) |
3. Assignment | 30% | No | Multiple Submission dates |
4. Final Examination | 30% | No | CPA Examination period |
Due: wkb 19/02/18
Weighting: 10%
A 1 hour test taken in class covering 15 multiple choice questions and short answer questions.
It will not be an open book test
Submission: The test will be held in the wkb 19.02.18
Late Submission:
No extensions will be granted. Students who have not submitted the task prior to the deadline will be awarded a mark of 0 for the task, except for cases in which an application for special consideration is made and approved.
Due: TBA (wkb 26/3/18)
Weighting: 30%
A 3 hour examination testing understanding of concepts and techniques. Students will need to apply these to a case study. Further information regarding the format of the exam will be made available prior to the exam. This exam will cover weeks 1-8.
It will be an open book exam.
Submission: The test will be held in the wkb 26/3/18.
Extension: Supplementary exam is available where students provide substantiated support for special consideration.
Penalties: Zero mark for not sitting exam and not receiving approval for a special consideration application.
Due: Multiple Submission dates
Weighting: 30%
Students will work in groups of 5-6 (students will be allocated to a group in week 1). This is a group activity for students to analyse a company based on a case study which will be provided to the group by the lecturer.
Please refer to the assessment guide which provides further detail on the requirements for this assignment. Groups will be assessed on both their individual and group contribution to the assignment.
Submission:
Please note that there are multiple submission dates required for this assignment.
In Week 2 your lecturer will provide you with a case study that will be unique to your group. You are required to work together to complete the components of the assignment, which are completed on both an individual and group basis (as detailed above).
Breakdown of marks for Group Assignment:
Total Marks
Due Date
Submission Method
A. MCQ - General – Based on CPA Material
5
Week 7 wkb 12/3/18
Online – via iLearn
B. MCQ - Case Study – Based on Case Study
5
Week 8 wkb 2/4/18
Online – via iLearn
C. Case Study Analysis and Exam
15
Week 10 wkb 2/4/18
Online – via iLearn
D. Presentation
5
Week 14 wkb 30/4/18
In Class
Total
30
For further details refer to the "Assessment Guide" posted to iLearn.
Extension: No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission – 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for special consideration is made and approved.
Due: CPA Examination period
Weighting: 30%
Classes
This unit is structured around attendance at one 3 hour class per week. A link to the timetable can be found here : http://timetables.mq.edu.au
Class attendance is compulsory.
Required and Recommended Texts and/or Materials
Prescribed Text:
CPA Handbook Global Strategy and Leadership (2018) CPA Australia
Recommended Reading:
Johnson G., Scholes, K., Whittington R. (2008), Exploring Corporate Strategy: Texts and Cases 8th ed, Prentice Hall, Harlow, Essex.
Hubbard, G., Rice, I., Beamish, P (2008), Strategic Management: Thinking, Analysis, Action 3rd ed, Pearson Education Australia, Frenchs Forest.
Students can also access additional materials via CPA Online learning. Details regarding this can be obtained within the CPA program guide made available to students upon enrolment with CPA. Students are encouraged to utilise this material.
There is generally a large amount of published literature available concerning strategic management. Students are therefore also encouraged to perform their own research (eg library, internet) during the semester to further explore the content covered within the prescribed and suggested reference texts, and, in class discussion.
Unit Web Page
Course material is available on the learning management system (iLearn). The web page for this unit can be found at http://ilearn.mq.edu.au. Ensure that you have regular access to technology that has reliable connectivity to the internet.
Teaching and Learning Activities
The unit is structured around a 3 hour session.
Lectures will provide students with the main concepts and techniques and these will cover the most significant parts of the content from the CPA Material. Students are expected to work through the material independently and to read the relevant module prior to lecture attendance. Some class discussion/activity will also be undertaken to consolidate the student’s knowledge of the material covered within each week’s lecture.
For each module, PowerPoint lecture notes will be placed on iLearn before the class. They are NOT intended to, nor do they stand alone nor do they in any way replace compulsory lecture attendance and FULL READING OF THE CPA Modules. They are provided for your convenience.
There have been no changes since last offering.
You are not entitled to rely on notes provided by the lecturer for full study purposes nor most importantly can they be taken as being a defined indicator of CPA exam content.
Active participation in class is expected of every student. This helps clarify ideas, understanding and problem areas with the material, as well as enhancing your communication skills.
Ways to enhance your chance of success in this unit:
During 2007 the Master of Accounting program engaged in a significant research project that was designed to investigate and find ways to enhance student participation in the classroom.
Students who were interviewed during the research project stated that participating in classroom discussions, answering lecturer’s questions and engaging in meaningful discussion with colleagues when directed by the lecturer:
1. assists them in retaining information and maintaining interest and concentration
2. allows them to clarify or check their understanding
3. provides opportunities to enhance and reinforce knowledge and learn from other students
4. improves their English proficiency
5. supports their development of communication skills develops skills needed in professional practice.
Lecturers expect students to participate in class as it:
1. provides opportunities for students to review or clarify lecture content and benefit from the experience of other students
2. assists students to think about concepts and test whether their understanding is correct
3. develops confidence in speaking
4. provides opportunities to think in a different way
The research concluded that the benefits of participation include:
Week |
Class/Date |
Topic |
Module |
Other information |
W1
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Class 1 Week start 29 January |
An Introduction to Strategy & Leadership |
Module 1 |
Introduction Review of Unit Guide Establishment of Groups for Group Assignment |
W2
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Class 2 Week start 5 February |
Understanding the External Environment
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Module 2 |
Case Studies for group assignment will be provided to Groups |
W3
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Class 3 Week start 12 February |
Understanding the Internal Environment |
Module 3 |
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W4
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Class 4 Week start 19 February |
In Class Test 1
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Modules 1-3
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In Class Test will cover modules 1-3 and will be 45 minutes duration. The remainder of the class will be time available for students to work in their groups |
W5
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Class 5 Week start 26 February |
Product and Market Development
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Module 4 |
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W6
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Class 6 Week start 5 March |
Developing the strategy |
Module 5 |
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W7
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Class 7 Week start 12 March |
Strategy Implementation
Leadership and Decision Making |
Module 6
Module 7 |
General MCQ Questions due |
W8
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Class 8 Week start 19 March |
Strategy, Leadership and communication
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A session conducted to assist students with case studies and presentations within the strategic management process |
W9
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Class 9 Week start 26 March
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Class Test 2 - Class Test 2– 30% of marks – test is compulsory. 2.5 hours including 10 minutes reading time – covers all Modules. ACTUAL DAY & TIME to be advised. TEST IS COMPULSORY.
GOOD FRIDAY 30 March EASTER MONDAY 2 April
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Class Test |
This test is an important EXAM 30% of total marks. See iLearn for date, time, location and seating. Date is designed to avoid clash with other units’ tests. Formal invigilation – bring ID. |
W10
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Class 10 Week start 2 April
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Class Test ‘hand back’ and review. Exam techniques discussion.
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MQU Exam review & revision |
IMPORTANT CLASS YOU MUST ATTEND. Receive your Test in your hand for understanding, discussion, feedback and your comments. Case Study based MCQ due and Group Assignment Case Study & Analysis Exam Due
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W11
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9 April |
Practice Session – MCQ and short answer questions |
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W12
W13
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No Classes Week start 16 April and 23 April
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Final (CPA Australia) Exam – CPA Exam period commences Saturday 14 April
ANZAC DAY 25 APRIL |
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CPA Australia EXAM 30% of total marks You must personally check ALL exam details with CPA Australia |
W14
W15
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Class 12 & Class 13 Week start 30 April and 7 May |
Presentations |
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Presentations – ensure you read and follow ALL requirements |
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. You may find of particular interest those which can be found in the Learning and Teaching category.
The nature of scholarly endeavour, dependent as it is on the work of others, binds all members of the University community to abide by the principles of academic honesty. Its fundamental principle is that all staff and students act with integrity in the creation, development, application and use of ideas and information. This means that:
Further information on the academic honesty can be found in the Macquarie University Academic Honesty Policy athttp://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Macquarie University uses the following grades in coursework units of study:
Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading are contained in the Macquarie University Grading Policy which is available at:
http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
If, at the conclusion of the unit, you have performed below expectations, and are considering lodging an appeal of grade and/or viewing your final exam script please refer to the following website which provides information about these processes and the cut off dates in the first instance. Please read the instructions provided concerning what constitutes a valid grounds for appeal before appealing your grade.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
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Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
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This graduate capability is supported by:
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This graduate capability is supported by:
The major change in this unit is that CPA will no longer provide students with a "pre-seen case study" prior to the CPA exam. Students will receive the exam within the allocated exam time. The structure of the CPA is approximately 85% MCQ and 15% written questions. The group assessment for this unit has been changed to enable students valuable practice in case study analysis and exam preparation.
This unit addresses global and sustainability issues as direct areas of study and as necessary implications arising from the materials, assessment and academic discussion and debate in classes/seminars. We promote sustainability by developing ability in students to research and locate information within accounting discipline. We aim to provide students with an opportunity to obtain skills which will benefit them throughout their career. The unit materials have a reference list at the end of each module containing all references cited by the author. These provide some guidance to references that could be used to research particular issues.