Bachelor of Business Information Systems

In this subject you will build upon your skills of data management and knowledge of agile teams, while introducing you to data analytics and the application of these skills to an industry case study.

You will learn how to develop business intelligence reports with a particular focus on data exploration and visualisation by applying it in a business environment using industry leading software. You will also work in teams to meet the requirements of the case study.

The aim of this subject is to help students develop an understanding of how organisations work and the ability to evaluate factors that influence them. This includes all aspects of modern business and the changing external environmental forces at the micro and macro level.

Students should be able to take a strategic view of a business and contribute to the process of developing and implementing strategy. The focus will be on the political, legal, economic, social, cultural and technological environment. Analytical techniques will be used to uncover the opportunities and threats to businesses. An awareness of potential risks and challenges as well as corporate social responsibility of the organisation will be introduced as a key learning goal.

This case-based unit is designed to provide an overview of the business environment at the global, market and organisational level. This subject is designed to develop effective problem solving, critical analysis, and communication skills around the contemporary issues challenging the pursuit of sustainable business practice.

The primary aim of this subject is to develop expertise in the accumulation, processing and presentation of financial information in relation to different types of businesses, including sole trader, partnerships and basic company accounts. With a particular emphasis on the manual and computerised accounting systems and processes, this subject will develop skills of double entry accounting.

You will gain insight into the underlying concepts of the regulatory environment for financial reporting and the role of code of ethics underpinning creating and presenting accounting information for planning and decision-making. You will learn the recording of business transactions and events within the manual and computerised accounting systems, completing the monthly recording cycle, cash management, inventory management, end of month processes, balance day adjustments, and prepare financial statements.

This subject expands on the foundational financial accounting concepts. The topics have been designed to enhance your understanding of Australian regulatory environment for financial reporting, along with the purpose and interpretation of Australian accounting standards (AASB) and its equivalent International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The subject will discuss selected accounting standards in the areas of revenue, non-current assets, liabilities and demonstrate how they influence the preparation of General-Purpose Financial Statements (GPFS).

The primary aim of this subject is to develop expertise in the accumulation, processing and presentation of cost information for planning, controlling and managing performance of the organisational resources. Emphasising on ethical considerations, it introduces techniques to appraise multi-faceted challenges facing by the contemporary business organisations, and to develop and monitor business strategy.

Utilising various conventional and contemporary management accounting techniques, you will learn product and service costing, budgeting, cash flow and working capital, and performance evaluation in terms of products, people and business segments. You will generate and interpret cost and management accounting reports that support decision-making.

This subject will expand on financial accounting concepts and focus on financial reporting for corporate entities in accordance with the Australian and International Accounting Standards. This subject includes the preparation of consolidated general-purpose financial statements including accounting for taxation and the application of relevant accounting standards to record foreign currency transactions. You will also apply the accounting process for company financing and investment in associates.

You will be introduced to auditing and assurance concepts and practices, legal and regulatory requirements, and professional ethics for auditors. This enables you to apply International Auditing Standards to authentic scenarios, and to conduct the entire audit process from gathering an understanding of the client's operations and risks, planning and executing an audit, reporting on the findings. The theoretical and practical perspectives underlying audit practices will be covered.

You will explore the areas of law related to business and corporations and learn how to apply that law in the creation and operation of businesses in the Australian regulatory environment. You will explore the role of agency in facilitating business operations and further gain a working knowledge of the law of negligence. You will also learn how to identify and manage risk and to understand the role of consumer law in the business and corporate context. You will gain an understanding of the classification of property and the factors that determine the types and use of appropriate business structures. You will also gain an understanding of how valid contracts are formed, discharged and learn the implications of breach of contract.  There will be further focus on the nature, formation, operation and winding up of the company structure, including key duties and responsibilities of directors and the corporate governance and capital management strategies.

This subject introduces you to key concepts shaping the application and administration of the Australian taxation and superannuation systems, including the associated ethical requirements.  In terms of income tax, you will apply case law and legislation to classify assessable income, exempt income and NANE, determine capital gains tax implications and, determine allowable deductions to calculate taxable income, including the application of tax accounting and timing principles. You will perform calculations to determine tax liability including the role of tax offsets and residency status.  These concepts will be applied to business entities such as sole traders, partnerships, trusts, companies and superannuation funds. You will explore general and specific anti-avoidance provisions, tax reviews and appeals and the basic concepts of tax planning, tax avoidance and tax evasion.  In addition, you will calculate fringe benefits tax and apply the basic concepts of the GST system to business transactions.