Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor and Lecturer
Charles Koh
Contact via Dialogue via iLearn
4ER Level 2
Refer to iLearn
Moderator
Amy Tung
Rahat Munir
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
ACCG926
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
ACCG941
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit examines the external forces (behaviour of customers, initiatives of competitors, emergence of new laws and regulations) that shape the environment of an organisation. The unit is also concerned with the internal ambitions and concerns (desire for growth, design of processes, competency of employees, financial resources) that exist within an organisation. Specifically, the unit considers the factors relevant in establishing the strategic position of a business in the present and as predicted in the future using relevant forecasting techniques. It is primarily concerned with the impact of the external environment on a business, its internal capabilities and expectations, and how the organisation positions itself subject to these constraints.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Assessed Coursework | 15% | No | Throughout |
Class Test | 15% | No | Week 8 |
Assignment | 20% | No | Week 11 |
Final Examination | 50% | No | University Examination Period |
Due: Throughout
Weighting: 15%
Homework exercises form a critical part in the study process, as they serve to reinforce concepts that are covered in class or online. Students have often failed a unit as they do not follow a disciplined approach over the session. To this end, students will be required to attend seminars with their weekly homework. The teaching staff will check that these are satisfactorily attempted.
The teaching staff will collect exercises on six (6) occasions at the beginning of the class, without prior notice. Marks are awarded for the completeness and evidence that corrections are made as appropriate during class-time.
The homework component will be worth 12%, with each submission counting for 2%. The remaining 3% will be based on the quality and frequency of the student's seminar participation. Students should be prepared to engage constructively in open discussions on relevant topical issues.
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 15%
The class test is a one hour and half diagnostic summative assessment designed to let students demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have attained in the first six sessions.
Extensions
There are no extensions for this assessment. Students must be present in class to sit for the class test.
Penalties
Students not attending the class test will be given a 0 grade. This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved.
Due: Week 11
Weighting: 20%
The purpose of the assignment is to allow students to put concepts learnt in the unit into practice in a real life setting and allow students to demonstrate their research and writing skills on a group basis. The assignment and the arguments students develop should help them reflect on their learning and link learnt concepts to professional practice. This is a formative assessment designed to prepare students for the final exam. Further details on the Assignment are provided on the iLearn.
In addition to this 20% unit weighting, a further direct assessment on the assignment topics will be made as a part of the Final Examination. This assignment component in the Final Examination constitutes an overall 20% unit weighting.
Extensions
No extensions will be granted. Late tasks will be accepted up to 72 hours after the submission deadline.
Penalties
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: University Examination Period
Weighting: 50%
The exam is a summative assessment designed to let students demonstrate the knowledge and skills students have attained in the previous three formative assessments.
A closed book two and a half hour examination for this unit will be held at a time and place to be advised on iLearn. Further details about the final exam for this unit will be available in the final week of classes and also on the unit web page (iLearn).
The only exception to not sitting an examination at the designated time is because of documented illness or unavoidable disruption. In these circumstances, students should consider applying for Special Consideration.
Classes
Student workload
150 hours
Activities | Hours |
Sessional seminars | 39 |
Assessed sessional coursework (Preparation for Homework and Class Test) |
18 |
Assignment | 40 |
Final exam | 20 |
Readings/self-study | 33 |
Total | 150 |
Required and Recommended Texts and/or Materials
Prescribed textbooks:
Students are required to refer to the most recent SBL Complete Text, Exam kit and Pocket notes from Kaplan Publishing. Details and pricing can be found at http://kaplan-publishing.kaplan.co.uk/acca-books/Pages/acca.
Additional materials will be provided at the beginning of the unit and under each of the weekly headings in ilearn.
Students must read the relevant materials before coming to class and in completing the assessment tasks as well as undertake their own further research. Direction will be provided by the Unit Convenor on additional research materials.
Unit Web Page
Students are required to access a computer and the internet at various times in completing this unit, to download course material available on the learning management system (ilearn) and to complete assessment tasks.
Week | Topic | |
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1 | Unit introduction and concepts of strategy | |
2 | Strategic analysis | |
3 | Performance analysis | |
4 | Strategic choices | |
5 |
Methods of strategic development |
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6 | Effective leadership and organising for success: structure and processes | |
7 | E-business | |
8 | Using IT successfully | |
9 | E-Marketing | |
10 |
Project Management |
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11 | Financial decision making | |
12 | Managing strategic change | |
13 | Revision |
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.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
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:
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
The topics and assessments have been revised to align with those of the new ACCA Strategic Business Leader curriculum's.