Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Andreas Hellmann
Contact via Email
See iLearn for details.
See iLearn for details.
Moderator
Nandini Krishna Kumar
Contact via Email
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
40cp in ACCG or ACST or AFIN or BUS or ECON or MGMT or MKTG units at 8000 level
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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 aims to consolidate learning across postgraduate studies in accounting, preparing students for employment in complex business environments. Leadership and entrepreneurship are discussed as well as the importance of risk management in business decision making. Using real life case studies, reviews of industry reports and research as well as presentations by industry leaders and student alumni, this unit develops the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a professional accountant. This unit requires students to think critically, ethically and strategically in solving business problems whilst integrating technical knowledge and professional skills. |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Late Assessment Submission Penalty (written assessments)
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern.
For any late submissions of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to apply for Special Consideration.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Skills development: Key Trends | 30% | No | Week 5 |
Professional practice: Case Study | 40% | No | Week 9 |
Professional practice: Research Report | 30% | No | Week 13 |
Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 30%
The purpose of this assessment is for you to reflect on key trends in Accounting as identified during the unit. You will prepare a reflection on the key trends and topics discussed during the unit with a focus on their impact on contemporary accounting. Skills in focus: - Critical Thinking - Communication - Digital Skills Deliverable: Reflective Essay [max: 1,500 words] Individual assessment
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 40%
The purpose of this assessment is for you to draw on published research to identify adopted impression management strategies and develop specific recommendations on how to improve corporate communication of sustainability issues. You will prepare a group report and group presentation analysing the sustainability report of a listed company that adopted the Global Reporting Initiative standards. Skills in focus: - Global Ethical & Environmental Citizenship - Critical Thinking - Problem Solving - Communication - Work Readiness Deliverable: Written Group report [mx: 2,000 words] and presentation [ max: 15 mins] Individual and Group assessment
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 30%
The purpose of this assessment is for you to apply your expertise in corporate governance to research issues and develop recommendations. You will prepare a research report which recommends potential solutions to the issues identified. Skills in focus: - Global Ethical & Environmental Citizenship - Critical Thinking - Problem Solving - Communication - Work Readiness Deliverable: Written report [max: 1,000 words] Individual assessment
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Please see iLearn for details of delivery.
Week |
Topic |
1 |
Introduction / Employability Masterclass |
2 |
Application of IT/E-business |
3 |
Sustainability 1 |
4 |
Sustainability 2 |
5 |
Leadership |
6 |
Project Management |
7 |
Strategy Formation |
8 |
Students Presentations |
9 |
Students Presentations / current topic |
10 |
Professionalism, ethical codes and the public interest |
11 |
Governance |
12 |
Strategy Implementation |
13 |
Strategic Control of Operations |
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Topics and assessments changed from the previous offering.
Date | Description |
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26/02/2025 | Change of the moderator. |
Unit information based on version 2025.04 of the Handbook