Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Melanie Seifert
Contact via melanie.seifert@mq.edu.au
4 Eastern Rd Lvl 2
TBA
Unit Moderator
Sophia Su
Contact via email
4 Eastern Rd Lvl 3
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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 |
9 |
Week 4 Preparation and Attendance including Test 1 preparation |
12 |
Week 5 Preparation and Attendance |
10 |
Week 6 Preparation and Attendance |
6 |
Week 7 Preparation and Attendance
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10 |
Week 8 Preparation and Attendance including Test 2 preparation |
25 |
Week 9 Preparation and Attendance including Test 2 preparation |
20 |
Week 10 Preparation and Attendance |
6 |
Week 11 Preparation and Attendance |
15 |
Week 12 Preparation for CPA Exam |
25 |
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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 are not allowed. Please refer to Turnitin 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 | 20% | No | wkb 05/08/19 |
2. Class Test | 35% | No | Wkb 16/9/19 |
3. Participation | 15% | No | All Semester |
4. Final Examination | 30% | No | CPA Examination period |
Due: wkb 05/08/19
Weighting: 20%
A 1.5 hour test taken in class covering multiple choice questions and short answer questions.
It will be a closed book test
Type of Collaboration: Individual Submission: Test will be held in Labs in normal class time wkb 05/08/19 Format: In Class Test Length: 1.5 hours Inherent Task Requirements: The test will comprise MCQ questions and short answer questions based on a short case study/article. 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.Feedback: Student marks will be returned and the questions reviewed in the following lecture
Due: Wkb 16/9/19
Weighting: 35%
A 3 hour examination testing understanding of concepts and techniques. Students will need to apply these to a case study. The structure of the examination will replicate the format of the CPA exam. This exam will cover weeks 1-9.
It will be an open book exam.
Type of Collaboration: Individual Submission: The test will be held in week 9 with the date, time and location TBC. Format: The Class Test 2 will be held in the Computer Labs and will be an online examination. Length: 3 Hours Inherent Task Requirements: The structure of the examination will replicate the format of the CPA exam. Late Submission: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.
Feedback: Your marks will be on iLearn in week 10. Lecturers will provide feedback during class in Week 10.
Due: All Semester
Weighting: 15%
Seminar participation - students are expected to actively participate in class discussions. The quality of seminar participation (15%) will be assessed by staff using the criteria outlined in the assessment guide.
Type of Collaboration: This is an individual assessment. Submission: Ongoing assessment of participation during seminars. Format: Class participation Length: Class participation during seminars Inherent Task Requirements: Engagement in the activities as directed by your lecturer Late Submission: Extensions and penalties - If illness or unavoidable circumstances prevent attendance student can apply for Special Consideration. In respect to seminar participation if students are absent from class due to illness they should also apply for Disruption to studies.Further Information:
Class participation accounts for 15% of the final grade.
Students are expected to actively participate in class discussions. Prior preparation is necessary for active participation and staff may randomly check for completion of activities in the weeks in which they are not collected. The participation mark will be a result of attempting to participate, as well as the quality and frequency of that participation. It is expected that students attend at least 11 out of the 12 seminars.
Students are expected to arrive at the seminar on time and to remain in the seminar for its duration, unless prior arrangements have been made with your lecturer.
The quality of seminar participation (15%) will be assessed by staff using the following criteria:
· The extent to which each student has prepared for each class.
· The ability of students to complete set tasks during classes.
· The ability of students to actively participate in group discussions.
· The ability of students to co-operate with and assist other students in their learning.
· The ability of students to express their ideas in class.
· The ability of students to articulate their thoughts.
· The performance of students on tasks completed during class and those set to be completed as homework
Information concerning each student’s final participation mark will be made available on the subject website prior to the CPA examination period.
Due: CPA Examination period
Weighting: 30%
Extension: Subject to the rules applicable to CPA Australia
Penalties: Obtain at least a PASS assessment in the CPA external examination.
Required Text: |
Prescribed Text: CPA Handbook Global Strategy and Leadership (2019) CPA Australia |
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.
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Technology Used and Required: | |
Delivery Format and Other Details: |
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. |
Recommended Readings: |
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. |
Other Course Materials: |
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.
Students are required to ensure that they meet the requirements of Assessment 3 to receive class participation marks. Activities will be undertaken that will require students to complete tasks prior to, during and post class attendance.
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:
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Class/Date |
Topic |
Module |
Other information |
W1
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Class 1 Week start 22.07.19 |
An Introduction to Strategy & Leadership |
Module 1 |
Introduction Review of Unit Guide |
W2
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Class 2 Week start 29.07.19 |
Understanding the External Environment
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Module 2 |
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W2
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Class 3 Week start 29.07.19 NOTE: This will be held on Sat 3/8/19 9-12pm. Room TBA
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Understanding the Internal Environment |
Module 3 |
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W3
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Class 4 Week start 05.08.19 Location TBA |
In Class Test 1
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Class Test 1
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In Class Test 1 (20%) will cover modules 1-3 and will be 90 minutes duration. |
W4
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Class 5 Week start 12.08.19
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Product and Market Development
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Module 4 |
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W5
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Class 6 Week start 19.08.19 |
Developing the strategy |
Module 5 |
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W6
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Class 7 Week start 26.08.19 |
Strategy Implementation
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Module 6
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W7 |
Class 8 Week start 02.09.19 |
Leadership and Decision Making |
Module 7 |
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W8
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Class 9 Week start 09.09.19
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Strategy, Leadership and communication and Practice Week
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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 10 Week start 16.09.19
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Class Test 2 - Class Test 2– 30% of marks – test is compulsory. 3 hours including 10 minutes reading time – covers all Modules. TIME AND LOCATION TBA
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Class Test 2 |
This test is an important EXAM 35% of total marks. See iLearn for date, time, location and seating. Formal invigilation – bring ID. |
W10 |
Class 11 Week start 23.09.19
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Class Test review. Exam techniques discussion.
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MQ Exam review & revision |
IMPORTANT CLASS YOU MUST ATTEND Review of Exam
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W10 |
Class 12 Week start 23.09.19 NOTE: This will be held on Fri 27/8/19 10am-12pm. Room TBA
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Review Session. An opportunity for students to have additional practice and support for the upcoming CPA exam. |
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W11
W12
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No Classes
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Final (CPA Australia) Exam – CPA Exam period commences Sat 28 September 2019
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CPA Australia EXAM 30% of total marks You must personally check ALL exam details with CPA Australia |
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Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
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.
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This graduate capability is supported by:
Assessment requirements have changed from the previous semester with a greater emphasis on examination preparation and a participation assessment component added.
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.