Master of Professional Accounting

You will analyse auditing and assurance concepts and practices, legal, regulatory, professional and ethical requirements for auditors. This will enable you to implement the International Auditing Standards and other pronouncements into authentic scenarios, including client acceptance, planning and risk assessment, design auditing tests and report on the findings. You will exhibit professional scepticism to a range of complex accounting issues, including engagements other than audit of financial statements.

Pre-requisite: ACC602 Financial Accounting and Reporting

Assessment Tasks: Test, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject introduces you to key concepts shaping the application and administration of the Australian taxation system. You will critically analyse and apply case law and legislation to classify assessable income, determine allowable deductions to compute taxable income and tax liabilities including tax offsets. These concepts will be applied to individuals and to business entities such as sole traders, partnerships, trusts, companies, and superannuation funds in order to provide comprehensive and sustainable solutions. You will examine general and specific anti-avoidance provisions, tax reviews and appeals and the basic concepts of tax planning, tax avoidance and tax evasion. You will calculate tax liability including fringe benefits tax, capital gains tax and apply the basic concepts of the GST system to business transactions.

Pre-requisite: LAW600 Business and Corporations Law

Assessment Tasks: Test, Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject will expose you to a range of financial decisions made by the financial manager of a corporation, diverse types of information, and how to evaluate the outcomes of those decisions. You will apply finance theory, financial mathematics and techniques to solve major financial problems. Other topics covered in the subject include business goals and governance, risk and return, capital budgeting, capital structure and cost of capital, working capital management and distribution policy. The subject also exposes you to practical applications using cutting-edge financial tools.

Assessment Tasks: Presentation, Test, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Transition to a successful professional business career by applying your skills and disciplinary knowledge in real-world scenarios. You will evaluate technical knowledge and soft skills you obtained from the Master program in a simulated real-world context. Finally, learn about cutting-edge software, techniques and communication tools as you research, resolve and communicate solutions to complex business problems.

Pre-requisites (Master of Business Analytics Standard & Advanced): STA601 Statistics and Applied Analysis, MIS602 Data Modelling and Database Design, BANASD600 Foundations in Business Analysis, BANASD601 Data Analytics in Business, BANASD602 Visual Analytics and Storytelling and BANASD603 Applied Optimisation in Business

Pre-requisites (Master of Professional Accounting Standard & Advanced): ACC603 Advanced Financial Reporting, ACC604 Accounting for Management Decision Making, ACC605 Auditing and Assurance, ECO601 Economic Principles, FIN601 Managing finance and LAW601 Tax Laws and Practice

Assessment Tasks: Report, Portfolio, Report and Interview

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online 

This subject introduces you to the concepts of business communications and transferrable academic skills. This subject presents an analysis of the types of communication processes expected in industry, which occur in the internal and external business environment, including an examination of the theoretical underpinnings of communication in business. Emphasis is placed on writing skills, reports and presentations and on using technology to communicate. The subject introduces you to research skills, information literacy, critical analysis, writing and language techniques. You will complete this subject with a strong understanding of the importance and value of academic integrity.

Assessment Tasks: Discussions Forum, Annotated Bibliography, Video Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject introduces you to the foundations of business. It is focused on providing fundamental business concepts and contexts to enrich your mastery in subsequent studies, while developing as reflective practitioners. You will examine the functional operations of businesses, projects and the internal and external environments in which they operate. This includes analysis of economic, social, political, legal, cultural, technological, environmental and ethical influences on contemporary businesses. You will also explore the viewpoints and influences of internal and external stakeholders.

Assessment Tasks: Reflection, Report, Video Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject introduces you to how organisational behaviour, politics, dynamics and environments impact on the role and legitimacy of management. Constraints that managers and emerging leaders face in developing strategies to leverage advantages and overcome barriers in organisations and projects will be explored. You will identify, analyse and make effective decisions to resolve people-related issues, lead and manage change, facilitate employee development, performance and sustain effective teams in complex and diverse global operating environments

Assessment Tasks: Critical Discussion, Presentation, Report, Team Performance Evaluation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

In this subject you will build upon your current self-understanding to develop your strategic and ethical leadership capability. You will explore your key formative experiences and self-image using the techniques of reflective research, psychometric assessment and support from a mentoring partner. Develop your emotional competency to be authentic, confident and resilient in your leadership practices. Built on a foundation of self-reflection, topics covered include scenario thinking, influencing and motivating others, developing cultural sensitivity, and becoming resilient and tolerant of ambiguity. At the conclusion of the subject you will bring together the knowledge and skills you have acquired through the preparation of a personal leadership development plan.

Assessment Tasks: Case Study Analysis, Poster, Video Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject introduces you to the practice of contemporary project management and its relevance in industry. You will be introduced to fundamental concepts of project management, project definition and project delivery methods. Contemporary project management methodologies will be examined in the context of industry best practice. An overview of industry standard tools and techniques required to manage projects successfully throughout a project life cycle will be provided. This includes industry terminology and the rationale behind the commencement of a project.

Assessment Tasks: Discussion Forum, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Understanding the relationships between operational factors and projects is a core skill to be effective in the project management landscape. This subject focuses on an in-depth understanding in project planning and budgeting. The project planning emphasises developing effective management plans for scope, time, cost, resources and quality to deliver successful projects. You will critically analyse and apply appropriate tools, techniques, processes and methods to create different plans and effectively communicate them to diverse groups of stakeholders.

Assessment Tasks: Discussion Forum, Reports

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject will equip you with the knowledge and skills to manage projects and communicate objectives to diverse stakeholders. You will evaluate and apply a range of different tools, techniques and methods to monitor and control local and global projects. This includes managing changes, risks and quality, measuring project progress, and developing communication strategies to ensure that tasks are executed as planned for successful project completion.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online 

Contracts and Procurement are integral to successful project management. This subject introduces you to the procurement process of Project Management pertaining to purchases and acquisitions, requests for proposal, vendor selection, contract administration, and contract closure.  You will receive instruction in how to approach key issues with regard to short and long‐term contracts, and small and large contracts. Topics covered include the exploration of procurement strategies, responsiveness, and supplier‐client relationships. You will be exposed to understanding the tendering, bidding and order management processes with associated relevant legal and commercial implications. Also examined is the management of relationship between buyer and seller, assessment of vendor performance, contract change control, and conflict resolution.

Assessment Tasks: Discussion Forum, Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Today's decisions have to be made quickly, individually and in groups, with what often appears to be ambiguous or too much data. How does one select, observe and distil the most pertinent data sets to make decisions that will positively impact tomorrow's firms and communities? This subject engages students in the nuances of data collection, how to filter data and how to use it most effectively in decision-making. The subject develops the student's qualitative and quantitative research skills, and digital literacy.

This subject builds on systems theory and introduces you to a holistic view of the organisation, and the broader ecosystem it operates in. Apply Systems Thinking to optimise operations, improve competitive advantage, and address change. You will use several Systems Thinking tools to diagnose and propose innovative solutions to contemporary business issues.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject explores sustainable approaches to managing the symbiotic relationship between organisations and their environments. Organisations are increasingly facing disruption and the basis for delivering products and services is rapidly changing. Sustaining performance requires careful management of business processes, fostering corporate competencies, and aligning the firm to its internal and external environment. The student will learn and then practice strategising through a number of theories and practical settings.

Pre-requisites: Successful completion of all other core subjects

Assessment Tasks: Report, Simulation, Stakeholder Meeting Simulation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Managing information systems is critical in business decision-making. Using a systems perspective, in this subject you will explore the role of information systems in the business administration context, the impact of technological innovation on the management of information, and the risks associated with poor information management.

21st Century professionals who aspire to hold a leadership position must have a clear understanding and appreciation of the importance of marketing. This subject is designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of marketing theories and the strategic application of marketing concepts in various contexts, including profit and not-for- profit organisations, and government. You will be equipped with the ability to formulate marketing strategy and the use of strategic marketing mix elements in developing and maintaining a market orientation. Assess organisational performance in relation to ethical and socially acceptable business practices and use strategic marketing to gain a competitive advantage.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Presentation, Marketing Plan

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online 

This subject introduces students to the key concepts and technologies of information systems that drive change and support organisations to achieve strategic goals. This includes data and information management, application of business information systems, disruptive technologies and issues such as ethics, privacy and cyber security. This subject will prepare students to better understand the technologies that are disrupting and transforming society both now and into the future.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Are there many applications in business that don’t require programming? This subject explores programming and equips you with the skills to create applications that address business requirements. Throughout the subject, you will gain proficiency in using a graphical representation technique, i.e., flowchart, which will enable you to design, analyse, and optimise software solutions. Furthermore, you will learn how to use an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) to create, test, and run programs while applying object-oriented concepts to effectively solve organizational problems. By the end of the subject, you will understand the object-oriented paradigm, allowing you to assess and apply business requirements in real-world scenarios.

Assessment Tasks: Test programming, Business case study

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject will introduce you to database fundamentals. You will learn about creating, storing, and managing data in an organisational context. You will explore relational database design and modelling techniques. Including how to resolve data anomalies and the process of data management. Key topic areas covered in this subject are normalisation, SQL and emerging trends in database technology.

Assessment Tasks: Modelling Report, Database implementation, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject introduces you to activities, techniques, and methodologies a business analyst uses to elicit, analyse, model, document and maintain requirements throughout a project. You will learn how to develop techniques and use tools for different methods to identify and model good requirements. This will support the management of change and communication to relevant stakeholders. This subject will contribute to your understanding and capability in developing, documenting and managing requirements for software development in projects.

Assessment Tasks: Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject introduces students to activities, techniques, and methodologies a systems analyst uses to design information systems that, when built, enhance the organisation’s ability to meet its business goals via available technology. These include define requirements for system, model high-level behaviours of system, and design blueprint, that is, planning and implementation and will move through object-oriented approaches to analysis and design, the transformation of user requirements to system design. User empathy is promoted in this subject, using the unified modelling language (UML).

Assessment Tasks: Requirements Analysis, Design Specification, Video Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. Information systems play a critical role in storing, processing, and retrieving data, and they serve as vital assets for various economic sectors. Interconnectivity is important for many organisations, but this also increases the exposure to adverse events, necessitating the need for thorough information security management. This subject builds upon foundational information security principles, encompassing the management of information systems that significantly impact organizational information security. This includes areas such as identity management, authentication, access control, monitoring, risk management, incident response, and disaster recovery. Possessing the essential knowledge to prevent attacks, mitigate risks, and employing the latest best practices available in cybersecurity and its management is a fundamental component to thrive in today’s digital landscape.

Assessment Tasks: Test, report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online