2018 Fmaa Bcom Guide

FMAA BRISBANE
BACHELOR OF
COMMERCE
GUIDE 2018
Table of Contents
About the FMAA 3 Accounting:

2018 Executive 4 ACCT3101 25
2018 Sponsors 5 ACCT3102 26
Acknowledgements 6 ACCT3103 27
President's Welcome 7 ACCT3104 28
Welcome to the Bachelor ACCT3105 29
of Commerce 8 LAWS3100 30
LAWS3101 31
Compulsory Courses: Business Information Systems:

ACCT1101 12 BISM2202 33
ACCT2101 13 BISM3203 34
ACCT2102 14 BISM3208 35
BISM1201 15 BISM3222 36
ECON1010 16 BISM2203 37
ECON1020 17 BISM2233 38
ECON1310 18 BISM3201 39
FINM2401 19 BISM3205 40
LAWS1100 20 BISM3206 41
MGTS1301 21 BISM3207 42
MKTG1501 22
RBUS3904 23 Finance:
FINM3401 44
FINM3402 45
FINM3403 46
FINM3404 47
FINM3405 48
ECON2300 49
ECON3210 50
About the FMAA
The Financial Management Association of Australia (FMAA) was founded in 1990

with its first branch at the University of Melbourne. Four years later, in 1994, a
second branch at the University of Sydney was established. The dynamic student
body continued to enjoy strong support from its members for its highly
professional reputation and in 1995, a third branch was established at the
University of Queensland, followed by branches at the University of New South
Wales (2009) and Monash University (2012).
Today, with the continuing support of Gold and Founding Sponsor, the Macquarie
Group, FMAA members continue to enjoy the genuine value that the society has
strived to offer and maintain. The continued growth of FMAA has allowed it to hold
the position as Australia’s largest professionally focused student organisation.
At the University of Queensland (UQ), the FMAA is a student society that is affiliated
with the UQ Union and hosts a number of events, with the support from a vast
number of sponsors, including:
• Down0to0Business Luncheon • Professional Services Evening

• Corporate Cocktails • Women in Leadership Forum
• Careers in Accounting • Firm Specific On Campus
Evening Events
These events are held throughout the year to benefit students of all levels of their
tertiary education studying Commerce, Economics, Law, Information Technology,
Science, Business Management and Engineering.
The FMAA also facilitates competitions such as:
• The UBS investment Banking Challenge

• FMAA Management Consulting Case Competition
•
These serve as a valuable opportunity for students to present to industry
professionals and to work in teams with likeminded students. These competitions
also provide constructive feedback and exposure for students to prepare them for
life after graduation.
For more information about the FMAA and our events and competitions, please
refer to our website or Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/fmaabrisbane
2018 FMAA Executive
Position Name Degree
Emmanuel
President B Advanced Finance and Economics
George
Vice President Annabelle van
B Advanced Finance and Economics
Operations der Jagt
Vice President Alysha
B Commerce/Law
sponsorship Zimmerman
Treasurer Samantha Scheid B Commerce/Business Management
Samantha
Secretary B Advanced Finance and Economics
Jenkins
Events Director Oliver Darwin B Commerce/Law
Marketing Rene
B Commerce/Law
Director Arunakumaren
IT and
Publications Ravi Lakhani B Commerce/Business Management
Director
Diversity
Josh Kong B Economics/Commerce
director
Pranav Nagarkar B Economics/Science
Andrew Kilner B Advanced Finance and Economics
Alex Harris B Commerce/Economics
Sponsorship
director Amany Cummins B Commerce/Economics
Jack Hardy B Commerce/Law
Pranav
Venkatachalam
Marie To B Advanced Finance and Economics
Julian
Kumarapeli
Jack Howard B Economics/Commerce
Lulu Scott-Young B Commerce/Arts
Lisa Anich B Commerce/Law
Henry Fraser B Economics/Commerce
Sub Executive Isaac Naumann B Economics/Commerce
Fergus Geary B Commerce/Law
Olivia Sun B Advanced Finance and Economics
Max O’Donnell B Advanced Finance and Economics
Tom Stewart B Engineering/Commerce
Dylan Houghton B Commerce/Law
Dan Young B Economics/Commerce
Patrick MacGinley B Economics/Commerce
OUR SPONSORS
GOLD AND FOUNDING SPONSOR
FINANCIAL SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING LEGAL SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS
President’s Address
Welcome UQ student,
On behalf of The Financial Management Association of Australia (FMAA), it is with

great pleasure to introduce you to our new and improved 2018 Bachelor of
Commerce Guide.
In our 28th year, The FMAA is Australia’s premier student organisation striving to
embrace the relationships between employers and students with initiatives such
as hosting careers and networking events, workshops, competitions and industry
panel discussions.
With the valuable support of faculties across the University of Queensland and our
Gold and Founding Sponsor, Macquarie Group, our reach extends across Australia’s
top five universities with an membership base of 5,000 students and an advocacy
base of 45+ corporate sponsors.
With a proven track record of delivering value, the B Com Guide is an essential
resource for every Commerce student to assess and analyse courses throughout
their under and post graduate journey. There is no doubt today’s job landscape is
starkly different to that of previous generations. With technological advances
dominating recruitment techniques, employers have greater insight and
expectations of students.
Considering that total number of students enrolled in full time tertiary education
has almost doubled since 2001, the question on every student’s mind remains,
“How can I get ahead”? The answer is simple, “ipsa scientia potestas est” or in
simple English “With knowledge comes power”.
The 2018 Bachelor of Commerce Guide provides a unique first9hand insight into
courses based on experiences of former partakers. To have the opportunity to
screen each course with student’s ratings, comments, analysis and the newly
improved grade distribution is information that speaks volumes itself.
It is my personal belief that success is attributed to three questions: Understand

‘what’ we are doing, ‘why’ we are doing it, and ‘how’ to achieve our goals. This
publication will hopefully provide guidance for the first two questions. The third
will be found in the journey.
I wish you every success in your university life and beyond.
Warm Regards,
Manny George
FMAA President
Acknowledgements
The FMAA (UQ) would like to thank those who have contributed to the guide with
special mention to the following:
Akash Hewavitharana
Annabelle van der Jagt
Koosha Rafiee
Marie To
Nikhil Dugar
Qingyi Ren
Publications Team:
Ravi Lakhani
Rene Arunakumaren
Alex Harris
Jack Howard
Julian Kumarapeli
Louisa Scott+Young
Olivia Sun
Danial Young
Max O’Donnell
The FMAA (UQ) would also like to thank Mrs Sandra Lazzarini and Professor Karen
Benson for taking the time to add their invaluable input to the 2018 Edition of the
Bachelor of Commerce Guide.
Welcome
Welcome to the Bachelor of Commerce. The UQ Business School (UQBS) is
committed to graduating high quality professionals. Our degree programs provide
not only knowledge content and technical skills but also help students develop
communication skills, analytical thinking, problem solving and team skills, as well
as knowledge and respect of ethical standards. For this reason, your courses and
assessment tasks will not only focus on your knowledge of the field but your ability
to demonstrate capabilities in this broader range of skills. We encourage you to
make the most of the opportunities to learn, enjoy the journey throughout your
degree and embrace the learning activities and many resources available to you.
How can we at UQBS help you succeed?

There are a number of access points for you to seek help:
• The Business, Economic and Law (BEL) Faculty student centre located on
level 2 of the Colin Clark Building (#39). Here you will have access to a
student advisor. For more information see: https://bel.uq.edu.au/bel0student0
centre
• The lecturers and tutors teaching into your courses. You are encouraged to
seek their help promptly if you are having trouble with course material or
other course related issues.
• Each discipline within the School has a Discipline Leader who is happy to
meet with students. Core disciplines in the BCom are Accounting, Finance
and Information Systems.
• The Bachelor of Commerce Program Leader – Sandra Lazzarini is available
to assist you with any course and Program related issues.
• The UQ Business School Director of Education is available to program and
broader learning and teaching related issues.
Contact details are listed below.
What student strategies are most likely to lead to success?

1. Enrol in courses that are required in the study plan for your degree. It is
important to undertake courses in the prescribed order to ensure all
prerequisite courses and skills required for subsequent courses have been
undertaken. (https://bel.uq.edu.au/program0plans)
2. Attend all of your classes. It is easy to skip a class but much harder to catch
up. Most classes are progressive in nature so if you miss one you are then
behind for the next. Lectures are recorded however, we encourage you to
use these recordings as a resource for reviewing (to help you understand
details you may have missed in the lecture), or to make up for a class where
you were ill. It is more time efficient to attend the lecture.
3. Read and review the lecture material within a day of the lecture. It will be a
lot easier to remember the concepts, techniques introduced, and your notes
if you start your revision promptly.
4. Prepare for tutorials by undertaking the required reading and doing the
assigned tasks even if you are not exactly sure how. This makes for a much
more interesting class and you will learn a lot more if you have tried to do
the assigned tasks first.
5. Be organised 0 map out your contact hours and assessment dates. Plan
when to start assignments and exam revision so that you can reduce your
‘time’ stress and maximise your results. Ideally, treat your degree as a full
time job requiring 40 hours per week. This equates to spending 10 hours per
week per course. With 304 hours allocated to lectures and tutorials, this
leaves approx. 6 hours per week to do required reading, study and
assignment preparation.
6. See your lecturer or tutor promptly if you do not understand the course
content/material. Remember, we do not expect you to understand
everything immediately. Getting things wrong initially is part of the learning
process. It can take extra reading and a lot of practice of practical examples
to grasp the material.
7. Make sure to check Blackboard announcements and your UQ email on a
regular basis (daily). Official notices are communicated through these
channels.
8. Make a habit of reading the financial press (e.g., the business section in the
newspaper) – just a quick browse will help keep you informed. As you
progress through your degree, you will soon appreciate just how much your
understanding has improved.
9. Engage with your fellow students, form study groups, join student
clubs/societies/committees, attend employment related events, have coffee
and socialise. University life offers much more than just courses and
programs. Fellow students form your network of peers in the future.
How and when do I select a major?

Your first year contains ‘core’ courses that provide you with knowledge from a
range of disciplines including accounting, finance, business information systems,
economics and law as well as core skills that are required in your higher0level
courses. During this year, you will get a better idea of what BCom disciplines you
are more interested in, you should try to attend careers events provided by the BEL
Student employability Team (SET), and discuss your options with family, colleagues
and advisors. Together these may inform your choice of major (Accounting,
Business Information Systems, or Finance) that you will then start in your second
year. (A major comprises 6 courses and the details of these choices can be found
by selecting the relevant link at:
https://www.uq.edu.au/study/program.html?acad_prog=2024)
How can you have greater input into your program?

Each degree program in the School has its own Program Student Committee e.g.,
the Commerce Student Committee. Through this new initiative supported by the
UQBS, your nominated student representatives work closely with the relevant
Program Leader sharing their collective insights and feedback regarding the overall
student experience in the program, as well as other program related matters, with
a view to continuously improve the program. Perhaps you would like to consider
joining this student led committee. Look out for the student committee stall at
Market Day or see https://business.uq.edu.au/program0committees
What will I do when I graduate?
You have a very high chance of securing employment on your graduation, but
there are ways to improve your odds. Use the first year of your degree to find your
passion then undertake your major(s) in accounting, finance or business
information systems and make sure to take advantage of the additional training
and assistance provided by the BEL Faculty Student Employability Team (SET) and
the UQ Advantage program. BEL SET is available to help you with career choice,
internships, and job placement. The team organises a variety of events that provide
you with first0hand information on alternative career paths, developing networking
skills and interview techniques etc. (see: https://bel.uq.edu.au/team/student0
employability0team)
I hope you all enjoy the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead and look
forward to seeing you on campus.
Karen Benson Sandra Lazzarini

Professor of Finance Bachelor of Commerce,
Program Leader
Deputy President of Academic Board
Key Contacts:
Program Leader BCom: Sandra Lazzarini

Room 390424
Email: s.lazzarini@business.uq.edu.au
Accounting Discipline Leader: Professor John Lyon

Room: 390408
Email: j.lyon@business.uq.edu.au
Finance Discipline Leader: Associate Professor Barry Oliver

Room: 390349
Email: b.oliver@business.uq.edu.au
Business Information Systems Discipline Leader:

Professor Marta Indulska
Room 370514
Email: m.indulska@business.uq.edu.au
Director of Education (Acting): Associate Professor Lisa Ruhanen

Room 39A0455
Email: l.ruhanen@uq.edu.au
Student Program Committee details:
Website: https://business.uq.edu.au/program0committees
Email: student.committee@business.uq.edu.au
Compulsory
Courses
ACCT1101: Accounting for Decision Making
OVERVIEW
COURSE DETAILS ACCT1101 provides an introduction to the accounting
environment, analysis and interpretation of financial
statements and other business information for the purpose
Semesters Offered: 1 & 2 of decision making.
It is a first$year subject which incorporates the basic

Prerequisites: None
fundamentals of accounting at a very manageable pace.
However, those with previous knowledge of accounting
Incompatible: ACCT7020 or may find content receptive and slow.
7101 or 7700 or 7804 or MEBS7101
Assessment: ADVANTAGES
2 x Online Quiz (10%) The Business plan assignment is very practical and allows
VBE Business plan (30%) students to proactively engage and solidify information
Final Exam (50%) taught in lectures and tutorials. ACCT1101 creates a strong
foundation for ACCT2101 and ACCT2101. In particular, being
well acquainted with the different types of financial
Contact Hours:
statements.
2 Lecture hours
2 Tutorial hours
Course Coordinator: Ms R. Parry

DISADVANTAGES
ACCT1101 is a heavily theory$based subject where a large
bulk of the course is methodical so it can be repetitive at
times. Content is cumulative, so any missed lectures makes
it difficult to stay onto of the workload.
40%
30%
TIPS AND TRICKS
20%
Students should pay attention to detail when performing
10% business plans and any financial documentation as it has
0% proven to be extremely important especially in the final
% % % % % % % exam. In saying this, the online past exam papers have
Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade helped students prepare for the final exam revision.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Tutorials are very popular and students have found it
helpful to solidify information or air any confusion. They
incorporate ‘real$life’ accounting problems so students are
able to practise filling in tables, grids etc with purpose.
Keep up to date on all work provided. In comparison to

later courses in Commerce, ACCT1101 does not require a lot
of weekly work.
Textbooks are very helpful for any missed topics or concept

reiteration. With a full and latest edition of the textbook
being found online on ProQuest Ebook Central, which can
be accessed through the UQ Website. Textbooks are most
helpful for online quizzes.
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ACCT2101: Financial Reporting
COURSE DETAILS OVERVIEW

ACCT2101 develops the framework for the preparation and
Semesters Offered: 1 & 2 interpretation of financial statements through the
provision of information on a range of common business
Prerequisites: ACCT1101 transactions for companies, and on regulatory framework
for financial reporting.
Incompatible: ACCT2111 or 7020 or
ACCT2101 will serve as an extension to what has already
7101 or 7804 or MEBS7101 been learnt in ACCT1101 yet with more difficult journal
entries and accounting principles.
Assessment:
Online Quiz (10%)
Mid0Semester Exam (35%) ADVANTAGES
Final Exam (55%) You are able to gain deeper understanding of how
financial reports interact with each other. The skills and
knowledge gained from this course are invaluable for
Contact Hours:
future courses and careers in all areas of business, finance
2 Lecture hours and accounting.
2 Tutorial hours
The teaching element of the course has been refined many
Course Co0ordinator: Dr M. Russell times allowing for a very structured and easy to follow unit.
DISADVANTAGES
There is a lot of content taught throughout this course for
each topic with many laws/regulations accompany it.
40%
It is said to be a very dry and boring course where it is easy
30%
to lose motivation and get behind in the work. so try as
20%
hard as you can to avoid this as the topics build upon each
10% other each week.
0%
TIPS AND TRICKS

You should always attend tutorials if possible as they serve
as the biggest learning experience and most of the exam
content is pulled from there.
Remain confident and diligent for the first few weeks of

content as this information is the building blocks for later
parts of the course.
Be tactical with what you study as simply rote.learning the
lecture slides is not advised.
Reading the textbook complements the lectures and

tutorials but isn’t needed as a main source of information.
Ensure you study the accounting equation intensely in the
first two weeks, as this makes all later content much easier
to pick up on.
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ACCT2102: Principles of Management
Accounting

Introduction to cost accounting concepts: relevant to
planning, controlling & decision making activities within
Semesters Offered: 1,2 organisations. Focusing on the accounting systems that
managers use in their decisions about resource allocation
Prerequisites: & performance evaluation; especially within the
ACCT2101 or 2111 manufacturing environment.
Incompatible: None
Mid'Sem Exam (30%) Based on reviews, the course was seen to go into a great
Case Study (20%) deal of depth across many topics within accounting. The
Final Exam (50%) course work, while challenging, provided good critical
thinking skills and numerical literacy. Very good tutorial
sessions and a very interesting course coordinator/lecturer.
Contact Hours:
A lot of the course work drew on course work and was
2 Lecture hours easier than previous accounting subjects.
2 Tutorial hours
Course Co'ordinator: DISADVANTAGES

Ms S. Lazzarini
The content heavy lectures did not add value in attending
the live lectures – rather students were seen to watch most
online. The subject required a rather high amount of
attention in terms of study to ensure you do not fall
Grade distribution data not behind.
provided
TIPS AND TRICKS

High amount of study maintenance required (keep on top
of your work) weekly. A lot of self study is required.
Learning off the slides is not advisable as this course

requires you to be very tactical with what areas you put
emphasis on.
Topics towards the end such as variance analysis formed a

large part of the final exam.
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BISM1201: Transforming Business with
Information Systems

This course introduces students to the fundamental
Semesters Offered: 1 & 2 theories, practice and strategies of information systems in
organisations. Students will learn how these concepts are
Prerequisites: None incorporated to form complete business information
systems that can be used to identify a business’ strengths
and weaknesses, and increase a business’ efficiency. Areas
Incompatible: INFS1200 or 7900 or of focus include computer hardware & software,
MGTS1200 or MGTS1201 or 7202 or information systems development and implementation &
BISM7202 operation. Practical experience is gained from using
spreadsheets, database management and other business
Assessment: applications software. Those with an interest in
Tutorial Participation information systems and computer science will enjoy this
Mid/Semester Exam course. This course was previously MGTS1201.
Final Exam
ADVANTAGES
Contact Hours: While the course content is not found to be overly difficult,
2 Lecture Hours it provides both basic and advanced excel skills which may
2 Tutorial Hours be applicable in other courses along with the workplace.
The collaborative aspect of the tutorials along with the
Course Co/ordinator: Excel content were found to be the main benefits by
students. The lecturers and tutors are very passionate and
Dr P. Clutterbuck engaging while the excel videos available allow advanced
students to skip ahead while those requiring more
assistance can take their time.
40% DISADVANTAGES
30%
Some parts of the course content can be found to be dry
20%
and lengthy. Some of the topics taught are not covered on
10% assessment pieces. The beginning weeks are slow with
0% minimal content being covered however after the mid0
semester exam there is a much heavier content load.
TIPS AND TRICKS

Staying on top of the content is important as it is easy to
fall behind even in the early weeks. Exam questions were
found to be predictable. With the tutorial question
answers not provided online it is recommended to attend
tutorials especially in the later weeks as the excel formulas
get more complicated. Attending tutorials during the
group assignment is also required in order to avoid loosing
marks for group collaboration.
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ECON1010: Introductory Microeconomics
OVERVIEW
ECON1010 is the introductory course in Microeconomics. In order
COURSE DETAILS to understand the workings of markets and the economy, one
has to take on an “economic mindset”. This introductory course
covers the fundamental principles that economists use to
Semesters Offered: 1 & 2 understand and analyse economic behaviour. Understanding
these basic principles equips students for further studies in
Prerequisites: None economics and business. Topics and issues covered in this course
include how individuals or firms make decisions about the
demand or supply of a particular product, how we can judge the
Incompatible: EC101 or 110 or 121 relative efficiency of different types of markets, how we explain
why governments may need to intervene in a particular type of
Assessment: market but not in others, and how some government policies are
In'class Quiz (20%) more efficient than others. ECON1010 is one of the first courses
you will complete in your Commerce journey and more
Video Game (20%) specifically, the first insight you will gain into the world of
Mid'Semester Exam (20%) economics.
Final Exam (40%)
Contact Hours: ADVANTAGES

2 Lecture hours ECON1010 provides a great underling economic base0
1 Tutorial hours supply, demand and equilibrium form the basis for almost
every economic course that follows.
The course content is not strenuous and should not pose
Course Co'ordinator: too much difficulty if you understand the basics taught in
Dr M. Faravelli & the first couple of weeks.
Dr C. Sherwood Tutorial and pass classes are excellently led and provide a
worthwhile space to apply the knowledge of previous
lectures.
Lectures articulate the information in a comprehensive
analysis that is easy to understand and follow, making your
25% learning experience enjoyable.
20%
15%
10%
5% DISADVANTAGES
0% This course can be repetitive for students who have
studied either Micro or Macro0economics in high school,
especially the online video game. However it is advised
that students do complete the video game as quickly as
possible and not leaving it to the last minute. It is an easy
20% that should be achieved by all students.
TIPS AND TRICKS

Students who have not studied economics in high school
should attend PASS classes to utilise the teaching staff as
they are a very helpful learning resource.
Do not underestimate the final exam as it can be quite
challenging, and many curve balls are put in to trip people
up.
Remember to brush up on your high school knowledge
like linear functions, and re0arranging factors as they will
pop up throughout the course.
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ECON1020: Introductory Macroeconomics

ECON1020 examines functions of the economy & its
Semesters Offered: 1 & 2 interaction with international economy. Studies GDP,
unemployment & inflation, interest rates, investment,
Prerequisites: None government expenditure, taxation policies & balance of
payments. Alternative macroeconomic theories & models
examined.
Incompatible: EC100 or 110 or 122
Assessment:
ADVANTAGES
4 x Online Quiz (5% each) The content was found to be more engaging and relevant
Mid0Semester Exam (30%) to students with some extent of real world application, it
can improve your “dinner table conversation” ability and
Final Exam (50%)
help you understand economic articles and government
policy decisions more clearly. For those who have never
Contact Hours: studied economics before, this course is not too difficult as
2 Lecture hours students are equipped with the tools and language to
1 Tutorial hours critically analyse statements and make informed
responses.
Course Co0ordinator: Prof. I King &

Dr B. Littleboy DISADVANTAGES
The material was large and taught at a quick pace
therefore content was not covered in depth. The textbook
served as a resource for students who wanted to pursue
40%
the topics further however that extra information was not
30%
assessed.
20%
10%
0%
TIPS AND TRICKS

Tutorials are great for understanding the finer detail of the
topics taught while PASS classes are helpful if students
require more thorough explanations of the basics.
Rote,learning is not possible, ensure you have a thorough

understanding of all the topics and are able to analyse and
explain each model well, not simply reproduce it on the
page. Weekly textbook readings and even exploring news
articles is highly recommended in order to gain a full
understanding of each topic
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ECON1310: Quantitative Economic &
Business Analysis A
OVERVIEW
COURSE DETAILS According ECON1310 is an introductory course in
quantitative analysis for business and economics. The
Semesters Offered: 1 & 2 course covers a variety of techniques applicable to the
presentation, interpretation and use of data. The main
Prerequisites: Math B or C or
emphasis is inferential statistics with estimation and
MATH1040 hypothesis testing techniques being an important part of
the course. Inferential statistics is continued in the simple
Incompatible: CHEE2010 or 3010 linear regression topic. There is an emphasis on the use of
or CIVL2530 or MINE3214 or Excel
STAT1201 or 1301 or 2201 for analysis and presentation. This subject is a prerequisite
for ECON2300* an elective or option in the Finance Major.
Assessment:
6 x Online Quiz (4% each) ADVANTAGES
Mid6Semester Exam (25%)
If you have the basic understanding of Math B and C from
Book Design (5%)
high school there should be no surprises.
Final Exam (50%)
Contact Hours: The lecturer has a very unique teaching style and for many
students who have not done any introductory stats, this is a
2 Lecture Hours very good course because he assumes 0 past knowledge.
1.5 Tutorial Hours
Course Co6Ordinator: Mr C. DISADVANTAGES

Sherwood It is known to be a challenging first year course in
Commerce due to the mathematical and statistical
concepts. Therefore, it may take some students by surprise
by how much content is covered and the pace of which it
30%
25% is covered at.
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
TIPS AND TRICKS
Keep up to date* there is a lot of content in this course so
stay ahead and ask for help if you fall behind.
Tutorials are valuable if you come prepared and make sure
you have at least read over the questions so you can add
value to the class and your own learning. Also, the lecturer
does not release fully worked tutorial solutions, so it is
highly recommended going to every tutorial.
Past exam papers are very similar to the mid*semester and
final exam* it is crucial you view these before sitting both
exams.
The CML quizzes are great revision and practice for the
MCQ questions on the exams. Additionally, students
should try and aim to get as many marks as possible in
these quizzes as they are easy marks.
You do not need to read the textbook* everything you
need is in the tutorials and lectures.
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FINM2401: Financial Management

Semesters Offered: 1 & 2 FINM2401 aims to provides a comprehensive introduction
to financial management & financial analysis. Focus is on
creating shareholder value. Topics include financial
Prerequisites: ACCT1101 modelling, the time value of money, stock & bond
valuation, capital budgeting & net present value, risk &
Incompatible: FINM2411 or 7065 or diversification, & the Capital Asset Pricing Model.
This is an introductory finance course and thus includes a
7401 or 7805 or MEBS7106 wide range of content that is later attended to in Finance
major courses. This subject is a prerequisite for all FINM
Assessment: courses.
Online Quiz (10%)
Team Project (20%)
Mid4Semester Exam (30%) ADVANTAGES
Final Exam (40%) The course content has proven to be extremely interesting
to students, especially those interested in the investment
Contact Hours: banking world.
2 Lecture Hours Tutors were very well informed and able to assist when
2 Tutorial Hours help is needed regarding content.
Course Co4Ordinator:
Dr K. Hoang, Dr A. Chun DISADVANTAGES
& Mr M. Tanner Lectures can be hard to digest due to heavy content
therefore it is useful to revise the lecture slides before and
after to solidify knowledge.
50%
40% FINM2401 is a very self3directed course so take all
30%
responsibility for your learning and stay on3top of the
20%
10% workload.
0% Examinations are challenging but manageable if thorough
preparation is taken.
TIPS AND TRICKS

The required textbook is essential for success in the
course3 as are the given tutorial solutions in preparation for
the final exam.
The online quizzes provide easy marks and consolidate

knowledge from topics, forcing students to stay updated
and on top of work.
Attend tutorials having pre3attempted the questions as

this is very helpful for the initial learning curve you will
face.
A strong math background is useful for this course,

however ensure you understand the concepts behind each
formula, and don’t just rote3learn the procedures.
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LAWS1100: Business Law

This course is an introductory level examination of the law
Semesters Offered: 1 & 2 regulating business in Australia today for accountants,
business managers and other non legal professionals. The
Prerequisites: None course seeks to develop students' knowledge of the
Australian legal system and of the laws associated with
Incompatible: starting, managing, financing and closing a business, as
well as their ability to solve simple legal problems.
CO121 or 122 or 812 or COMM1201
or 7201 or QB119 or LAWS7010
Tutorial Participation
While the difficulty of the course is not high, students are
Mid-Semester Exam exposed to many interesting case studies throughout the
Final Exam course. The real world scenarios students are given to think
about and make decisions on were found to be very
Contact Hours: interesting. The course provides a clear understanding of
2 Lecture Hours the law and how it can be used in business in the real
1 Tutorial Hour world. The lecturer is both funny and engaging filling his
lectures with personal stories and real life case studies.
Course Co-ordinator:
Mr A. Austin (Sem 1)
Mr T. Thomas (Sem 2)
DISADVANTAGES
The lectures can be found to be long and packed with
content which can get dry at times. Many of the topics
covered in lectures and the week’s readings are not
40% assessed.
30%
20%
10%
0%
TIPS AND TRICKS
Having a copy of the course textbook is required. While the
final exam is open book, it is recommended to prepare
notes instead of bringing the entire book in due to time
limitations. Students found that attending tutorials and
making lecture summary notes was helpful in succeeding
in this subject.
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MGTS1301: Introduction to Management

This course covers the broad areas of planning, leading,
Semesters Offered: 1 & 2 organising and controlling and spans classical to
contemporary approaches to management thinking. More
Prerequisites: None specifically topics and themes include: ethics, rationality,
strategic frameworks, international business, HRM, and
Incompatible: None organisational change and innovation.
Assessment:
Tutorial Exercise (15%)
Simulation Written Analysis
ADVANTAGES
The lectures are well presented providing an overview of
(30%)
what management is and how it can be applied. Students
Diary (5%) found the content interesting at times. The Everest
Final Exam(50%) Simulation Assignment was enjoyed by students and
found to be the highlight of the course. Tutorials are also
Contact Hours: engaging requiring critical thinking.
3 Contact Hours
Course Co2ordinator:
Dr C. Gabriel (Sem 1) DISADVANTAGES
Dr A. Krzeminska (Sem 2)
The course content can be found to be dry at times by
students however it provides a great introduction into both
management and university assignments in general
through the simulation assessment. While the content of
the course is not challenging, it is voluminous Lectures
provided limited guidance for the assignment. There is a
strong focus on group work in the course.
TIPS AND TRICKS

Starting the group assignment early is recommended due
to its size. Putting a strong foot forward with a good
assignment mark will help reduce stress for the final exam.
Lecture notes should be your first point of call for content
but the textbook should be consulted for extra details
which are assumed knowledge.
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MKTG1501: Foundations of Marketing

This course provides students with a basic introduction to
Semesters Offered: 1, 2 & the field of marketing exploring topics such as standard
Summer Semester marketing theory, markets, consumer behaviour, pricing
strategies, research and behavioural science. It focuses on
Prerequisites: None the role of marketing and its importance in contemporary
organisations in society. Students will explore marketing
Incompatible:
principles, concepts and models and apply them to real
MEBS7107 or MGTS7806 or world examples.
MKTG4040 or 7501or 7708
Assessment:
Portfolio (30%) ADVANTAGES
Marketing Plan (40%)
The course content was found by students to be
Mid6Semester Online Quiz (30%) surprisingly interesting and delves into the deeper
meanings of commonly known marketing terms, phrases
Contact Hours: and acronyms. The lecturer was found by students to be
2 Lecture Hours funny to listen to while being very effective at getting his
1 Tutorial Hour points across with a great understanding of the course and
who takes it.
Ms M. Hume (Sem 1)
Mr O. Seamons (Sem 2)
Mr R. De Pallant (Summer) DISADVANTAGES
The course is extremely content heavy, although not
particularly challenging. Some theory is quite unfamiliar
50%
and obscure; therefore students cannot rely on mere
40% intuition. Students found the content heavy lectures un)
30% interesting at times.
20%
10%
0% TIPS AND TRICKS
Attending lectures and tutorials is highly recommended in
this course as important exam information is distributed at
tutorials which is not available on Blackboard. Learning the
marketing buzzwords mentioned throughout the course is
also very helpful in succeeding in this subject.
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RBUS3904: Integrated Commerce
in Practice

This course is based around the theory of the firm which
Semesters Offered: 1 & 2 provides an explanation of how the firm fits into the
economic system and creates value. The course relies on
Prerequisites: Final Year BCom the paradigm of financial economics to provide an
students understanding of the broad range of determinants of firm
value. These include accounting information which is
Incompatible: None generated for management purposes, particularly cost and
value drivers, and external reporting, which considers the
Assessment: value effects of financial structures and control. Value
Mid-Semester Exam (25%) created from the information systems environment in the
Assignment (20%) firm is considered and the value effects of mergers, capital
Practical (15%) structure and distribution are also addressed. The course
Final Exam (40%) focuses on the role of governance in creating value and
how ethics and reputational capital operate in a market
economy. The course relies heavily on case material and
Contact Hours: written and oral communications are emphasised as
3 Seminar Hours important outcomes from the course.
Course Co-ordinator:
A/Prof B. Oliver ADVANTAGES
The concepts and theories taught in the course are applied
to real world examples helping students better understand
the material. The broad range concepts taught pop up in a
variety of later subjects. Lectures are well presented and
relatively straightforward. Students find that reading the
40% textbook is an incredibly useful to complement the content
30% of lectures. This subject is also prerequisite for RBUS2900.
20%
10%
0% DISADVANTAGES
While the content of the course is not challenging, it is
voluminous Lectures provided limited guidance for the
assignment. There is a strong focus on group work in the
course.
TIPS AND TRICKS

Attending tutorials is important in order to understand the
analytical way in which student are expected to answer
questions in the final exam. As groups are assigned randomly
for assessment, it is important to be prepared individually and
limit reliance on others.
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Accounting
ACCT3101: Auditing & Public Practice

This course aims to provide a comprehensive introduction
Semesters Offered: 1 & 2 into the environment and methodology of auditing. The
intention of the course is to provide the theoretical
Prerequisites: ACCT3102 framework around which auditing knowledge and skills
can be developed by industry experience or further study.
Incompatible: ACCT7103 Areas of focus include: the legal framework within which
auditing is undertaken, the professional and ethical
Assessment: responsibilities of the auditor, the conduct of an audit,
Mid(Semester Exam review of organisational systems and substantive audit
Computer Based Assessment testing; statutory and other requirements in relation to
audit reports and the concepts and impact of materiality
Final Exam
and risk in auditing including the risk of fraud.
Contact Hours:
2 Lecture Hours ADVANTAGES
1 Tutorial Hour The course is structured very well allowing students to flow
smoothly through the content covered with emphasis
Course Co(ordinator: being placed on separate stages of the audit process each
Dr G. Hsu (Sem 1) week. Dedicated lecturers and tutors are more than happy
to answer questions and further develop student
Ms D. Jeffery (Sem 2)
understanding of difficult concepts.
DISADVANTAGES
With only 1 Tutorial hour provided in the course, much of
50% the course content requires self+learning. The tutorial
40% questions also do not go into a lot of detail, however the
30% teaching staff do a great job at sparking deeper
20% discussions and thinking.
10%
0%
TIPS AND TRICKS

All the means to succeed in this course are provided by the
teaching staff. Putting in the time at the start of the
semester to fully understand the audit process will result in
the remainder of the course being very manageable. The
mid+semester exam presents the most difficult piece of
assessment whilst the final exam questions were identical
to those hinted at in the last teaching week.
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ACCT3102: External Reporting Issues

The primary focus of ACCT3102 is the effect of accounting
standards and other accounting regulations on disclosure
Semesters Offered: 1&2 in the published financial reports of Australian listed
companies. The course also emphasises the relationship
Prerequisites: ACCT2101 OR 2112 between accounting standards issued by the Australian
Accounting Standards Board and accounting standards
set by the International Accounting Standards Board.
Incompatible: ACCT7102 ACCT3102 requires detailed knowledge of the
requirements of regulations affecting a range of topics that
Assessment: concern particular accounting transactions and/or
Tutorial Exercise (10%) particular industries., disclosure in financial statements
and disclosure in notes to financial statements.
Mid,Semester Exam (20%)
Case Study (20%)
Final Exam (50%) ADVANTAGES
This course provides an in.depth explanation of the
Contact Hours: regulatory frameworks surrounding Australian accounting
2 Lecture hours standards and touches upon IFRS. It develops skills that
2 Tutorial hours enable students to match accounting cases with the
corresponding law. The course staff are a great resource
Course Coordinator: with tutors being former partners of the Big 4 account
firms and holding titles such as CSO.
Ms S. Beaumont
DISADVANTAGES
40%
Success in this course cannot be achieved solely through
30%
memorisation but must be combined with a thorough
20%
understanding of challenging ideas and thus, is a course
10% that should be prepared for in advance rather than
0% crammed. Although the tutorials are engaging, they can
be a bit dry at times.
TIPS AND TRICKS

To ultimately grasp challenging topics, students should
utilize their tutor's knowledge to their advantage. Deferred
tax liability and timing issues are crucial areas that should
be covered well in advance for exams. In addition, the
textbooks and AASB website are essential resources for the
success in this course.
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ACCT3103: Accounting for Corporate
Structures

This course is concerned with advanced accounting issues
Semesters Offered: 1&2 in financial reporting by public companies, the shares of
which are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange
("ASX"). The focus of the course is on accounting for
Prerequisites: ACCT3102 corporate structures, namely business combinations such
as groups, joint arrangements and associates. The course is
intended for people who will be involved in the
Incompatible: ACCT7104 preparation and/or use of company financial statements
whether as accountants, auditors, financial analysts or
Assessment: other financial statement users.
Mid)Semester Exam (32%)
Case Study (18%)
The course content helps students gain insight into the
Contact Hours: accounting practices of large corporations with multiple
2 Lecture hours subsidiaries and the methodology of auditing. It is very
2 Tutorial hours easy to understand and does not require much reading to
grasp any of the topics. Although lectures and tutorials are
both taught well, tutorials are said to be more rewarding
Course Coordinator: as the engaging tutorial staff take the time to explain
Dr T. Artiach (Sem 1) difficult concepts. This course is a good preparation for
Dr T. Gao (Sem 2) students who wish to quality for CPA and CA as it contains
some of its elements.
.
50%
40%
DISADVANTAGES
30% It is said to be the most challenging undergraduate
20%
accounting course in the commerce degree as the course
10%
0% content can be quite heavy at times. Students studying an
accounting major cannot avoid this course and must
achieve a hurdle pass rate of 40% in the final.
.
TIPS AND TRICKS

To succeed in this course, it is very important to do well in
the mid1semester exam and to have a good group when
completing the assignment. When completing the group
project, students should ensure they are adhering to the
strict requirements. The exam questions are very similar if
not the same to the tutorial questions and thus practicing
these questions is the best way to prepare for exams.
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ACCT3104: Management Accounting
OVERVIEW
This course will enable you to identify what is relevant
COURSE DETAILS information for decision making and to further explore
issues relating to costing systems and cost management
Semesters Offered: 1&2 and how these may affect management decisions in areas
such as pricing, and performance evaluation. With a
consistent focus on improving organisational performance
Prerequisites: ACCT2102 or 2113 and creating value, you will also consider how to evaluate
performance through the use of tools such as variance
analysis (introduced in ACCT2102) and the balanced
Incompatible: ACCT7107 scorecard. Finally, you will consider the impact of
organisational structure on management control and
Assessment: performance evaluation highlighting relevant behavioural
implications.
Mid)Semester Exam (30%)
Online Quiz (20%)
This course is said to be the most interesting accounting
Contact Hours: major subject with conceptually driven content requiring
very few accounting processes. It focuses on providing a
2 Lecture hours practical view of the management accounting
2 Tutorial hours environment with an emphasis on numerical problem
solving and different accounting methods such as capacity
analysis, variance analysis and costing. The course can be
Course Co)ordinator: Dr M. Turner described with having more of a finance flavour than
accounting, similar to microeconomics courses in an
Economics degree. All assessment pieces are very similar in
nature to the tutorial questions, so if you’re on top of the
concepts and have completed all the tutorials with ease
40% then this course should be relatively straight forward.
30% Lectures are particularly helpful in understanding difficult
20% concepts such as tax minimisation strategies in
10%
0%
DISADVANTAGES
The tutorials can sometimes be quite dry.
TIPS
TIPS AND
AND TRICKS
TRICKS
Rote learning is not recommended as it is better to learn
the concepts through solving tutorial and lecture
questions. If more questions are needed, they can be found
in the textbook. To make the most out of tutorials, it is a
good idea to work through the tutorial problems before
attending the class. Do not leave study last minute for this
course as some of the problems such as variable costing
for income statement preparation require time in exam
conditions. There are two attempts for each quiz and the
same 8 questions are used in each attempt, but there are
different numbers in the questions. This means you can
easily record incorrect answers from the first attempt and
figure it out before attempting the second attempt.
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ACCT3105: Advanced Management
Accounting

The emphasis in this course is to draw upon and extend
Semesters Offered: 1 the knowledge you have acquired in your study of previous
management accounting courses. This will be achieved
predominantly through the application of management
Prerequisites: ACCT3104 accounting concepts, techniques and principles to real
world cases. The course will provide students with the
ability to analyse a range of management accounting
problems and issues that face both the organisation and
Incompatible: ACCT7108 the individuals that manage them, and develop workable
solutions.
Assessment:
Project (30%)
Case Study (20%)
Final Exam (50%)
Contact Hours:
3 Seminar hours
Course Coordinator: Dr R. King
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
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LAWS3100: Corporations Law
OVERVIEW
This course is a critical analysis of companies and partnerships, and their
COURSE DETAILS regulation in Australia. You will learn about aspects of the law
concerning companies, including the nature of corporate bodies,
Semesters Offered: 1&2 corporate personality and limited liability, formation of a company,
structure of and relationship between company organs, management
Prerequisites: COMM1201 or 1202 and governance, directors’ duties, shareholder rights, corporate finance
and external administration.
or LAWS1001 or 1100 or 1101
Incompatible: COMM3205 or 7202 ADVANTAGES

or LAWS7011 or
As the name suggests, Corporations Law is centred on the Corporations
5017 or 7117 or 7317 Act 2001 and given this is the core focus allows for a more in depth
analysis. The content is more engaging than other law courses and not
Assessment: particularly challenging as students found it easier to follow. The course
Mid*Semester Exam (40%) is very useful even for students who are not studying law because it
Tutorial Participation (10%) draws many correlations with other commerce subjects and can provide
a deeper level of understanding behind certain decisions in finance.
Take Home Exam (50%) Students learn about the facets of the Act including directors duties,
internal rules for companies, members and their remedies. It introduces
Contact Hours: students to the law governing corporations in Australia, from formation
2 Lecture hours to administration and liquidation. Learning the regulatory and judicial
environment concerning organisations in Australia from a practical
1 Tutorial hours perspective is particularly valuable. Lecture slides and tutorials cover the
Course Coordinator: bulk of content required to learn, making lecture recordings optional.
Tutorials explore important cases in depth and are very relevant to
Dr P. Harpur (Sem 1) assessment pieces. Some cases covered will be the same as the ones
Dr R. Ivory (Sem 2) given in the mid0sem exam/take0home exam whilst others will be similar
enough to allow a guided approach. The tutors are incredibly
appreciable, smart and can recite all sections from the Act.
40%
30%
20%
DISADVANTAGES
10% A lot of the content cannot be included in the 2 hour lecture and as such,
outsider reading is necessary. There are no model answers to tutorial
0% questions on Blackboard and thus, is important to take notes of the
correct answers and relevant legislation for each tutorial. Lectures were
sometimes dry and boring.
TIPS AND TRICKS

It is important to keep up0to0date with the topics as it is difficult to cram
a semester's work in the last few weeks because of the volume of
content. The exam is open book so being organised and taking notes
throughout the semester is crucial. The textbook is essential for
understanding theory and for use in the open book exam. Try to do well
in the first 2 bits of assessment as the take home final is much more
challenging. Students should make a very thorough and structured
lecture/tutorial summary for the mid0semester and ensure it is easy to
navigate. The take home final is usually two questions and centres
around director’s duties and whether they have been breached. Thus, it
is a good idea to have a solid understanding of these topics before
receiving the assessment. Lastly, students should engage with their
tutors if they have any difficulty with certain concepts.
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LAWS3101: Income Tax Law
OVERVIEW
COURSE DETAILS The course examines principles of Income Tax law, including an
analysis of the concepts of income, assessable income, allowable
deductions and capital gains, and the calculation of tax payable. The
Semesters Offered: 1&2 course also examines Goods and Services Tax and Fringe Benefit Tax
and how these two taxes interact with Income Tax. It is not the
objective of this course to study in detail all of the specific and
Prerequisites: COMM1202 or
technical provisions in the legislation which govern matters which
LAWS1000 or 1100 affects the actual preparation of income tax returns and business
activity statements.
Incompatible: LAWS5144 or 7012 or

7144 or 7344 ADVANTAGES
This course is very useful and relevant for University study as well as
Assessment: for real life application. The lectures are engaging, the content is
Mid,Semester Exam (35%) enjoyable, and the course structure is very well complemented to
dealing with stress from other subjects throughout the semester. An
Tutorial Exercise (10%) understanding of the Australian income tax system is particularly
Final Exam (55%) useful for personal development as it provides the knowledge needed
to understand how Australian Tax Law can be used to students’
advantage. After completing this course, the knowledge gained can
Contact Hours: be used to negotiate their own salary packaging. The lecturer is very
good at explaining complex concepts and gets through content at a
2 Lecture hours good pace. There is plenty of study material available and the weekly
1 Tutorial hour assessments force students to keep up to date on content. The tutors
all have a lot of practical experiences in tax and as such, are very
Course Coordinator: Ms T. Voogt helpful and informative.
DISADVANTAGES
40% The course is very challenging, requiring critical thinking and correct
30% application of the ITAA for calculating taxable income and income
20% tax payable.
10%
0%
TIPS AND TRICKS

The teaching staff, additional materials, textbook, lecture slides and
tutorial materials are all useful in gaining a better understanding of the
concepts explained. It is best to work through the study guides
provided by the lecturer and the accompanying case studies to ensure
you can complete the problems under exam conditions. Make sure the
content is thoroughly studied through before doing the exams as even
though it is an open book, they barely give enough time to write down
everything needed to get good marks. Students should listen to what
the lecturer has to say regarding their interests in the tax system
because exam questions are quite often discussed in class but not
made specific mention to that it will be assessed. The textbook is
recommended as is compliments the material covered in lectures. To
carefully plan time during exams, students should stick to a
predetermined schedule for answering questions. The Fringe Benefits
Tax can be particularly challenging and therefore, the study guide for
this topic should be used as well as the case studies.
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Business
Information
Systems
BISM2202: Data Analytics and Information
Management

Semesters Offered: 2 Data & information as organisational resources.
Management of data, information & knowledge; data
Prerequisites: integrity & quality issues; data warehousing, data mining
BISM1201 or MGTS1201 or 2 units and business intelligence. Management issues of security,
COMP/COMS/INFS courses. security, privacy, ethics for information & knowledge
resources.
Incompatible:
MGTS2202 or BISM7233 or
INFS7233
ADVANTAGES
Based on reviews, BISM2202 provides valuable
introductory insight to how business intelligence, data
Assessment processing and predictive analytics are used in any type of
Mid.sem exam (20%) enterprise to achieve set criterion. The course is structured
Case Study (30%) with valuable case studies, examples and lab work. On top
Final Exam (50%) of this, the course makes use of industry grade software
such as Tableu and SAS enterprise miner for the case study
Contact Hours: assessment piece.
2 Lecture hours
2 Tutorial hours
DISADVANTAGES
Course Co.ordinator: Course is extremely content heavy and required a lot of
Dr S. Cockcroft memorising. Can be tough if work is left to the end. Course
is not structured the best as most students were struggling
with basic topics even during the final weeks.
40%
30%
20%
TIPS AND TRICKS
Don’t rely heavily on the PowerPoint slides provided in
10%
lectures. Focus on self3study – use google to look up
0% definitions and terms to understand the course better.
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BISM3203: Managing Business Data

Semesters Offered: 2 Business issues in relation to database management,
conceptual modelling & data modelling in business
Prerequisites: BISM1201 or applications. Using structured Query Language (SQL) to
MGTS1201 or 2 units uncover critical information for business decision making.
COMP/COMS/INFS courses Applications of database systems in a business context.
Incompatible:
INFS1200 or 7900 or BISM7206
or MGTS3203 or MGTS7206
Assessment:
3 Lab Quizzes (21%)
Team Project (24%)
Final Exam (55%)
Contact Hours:
2 Lecture hours
2 Tutorial hours
Dr A. Robb
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
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BISM3208: Information Systems Strategy

Semesters Offered: 2 This course is concerned with managing and leading the
information systems function within organizations. The
Prerequisites: focus is fully on management issues and problems, and
BISM2202 or BISM3222 or issues such as the strategic alignment of IT services and
MGTS2202 or INFS2244 or infrastructure where the organisation's objectives are
emphasised rather than details of the computing and
INFS3222 communications technology that underlie information
systems.
Incompatible:
BISM7208 or MGTS3208 or
MGTS7208
Assessment:
Case Study (20%)
Project (30%)
Final Exam (50%)
Contact Hours:
2 Lecture hours
2 Tutorial hours
Dr S. Akhlaghpour
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
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BISM3222: Information Analysis and
System Design

Semesters Offered: 1 Structured analysis & design for business; data analysis &
design; object oriented analysis & design; testing & quality
Prerequisites: assurance; practical group experience with computer
BISM1201 or MGTS1201 or 2 units assisted software engineering tools for business
COMP/COMS/INFS courses applications.
Incompatible:
INFS3222 or BISM7255 or
INFS7255
Assessment:
Mid.Sem Exam (15%)
Project report (50%)
Final Exam (35%)
Contact Hours:
2 Lecture hours
2 Practical or Laboratory hours
Course Co.ordinator:
A/Prof S. Matook
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
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BISM2203: Business Process
Management

Business Process Management (BPM) is a body of
knowledge relating to the identification, documentation,
Semesters Offered: 2 design and management of business operations. BPM
skills are highly sought after by many organisations as they
Prerequisites: 8 units of enable positive change with respect to operational
BBusMan/BCom/BAdvBus (Hons) efficiency. In today’s global and competitive environment,
Courses the ability to identify and eliminate waste, as well redesign
processes to take advantage of new technologies is key to
Incompatible: MGTS2203 or organisations remaining competitive. This course provides
BISM7216 or MGTS7216 an overview of the history and motivation of BPM, and
introduces students to the whole process lifecycle,
Assessment: including process modelling and process improvement,
Individual Project developing skills in process modelling, analysis and
Group Project improvement.
Final Exam
Contact Hours:
2 Lecture Hours
1 Tutorial Hour
Course Coordinator: A/Prof M.

Indulska
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
% % % % % % %
Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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BISM2233: eBusiness Systems
and Strategy

Semesters Offered: 1 This course introduces students to managerial, technical,
social, and regulatory aspects of modern e Commerce and
Prerequisites: provides students with experience in the development and
publication of websites.
BISM1201 or INFS1200 or MGTS1201
Incompatible: INFS2233 or
BISM7210 or INFS7210
Assessment:
Online Test (10%)
Team Project (30%)
Final Exam (60%)
Contact Hours:
2 Lecture hours
2 Tutorial hours
Course Co4ordinator: Ms Y. Shi
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
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BISM3201: Accounting Information
Systems

Semesters Offered: 1 Nature of systems in the real world; nature & functions of
computer based information systems used to support the
Prerequisites: ACCT2101 + processes & management of a business; practical
experience with business applications software.
(BISM1201 or MGTS1201); or
(ACCT2112 + BISM1201)
Incompatible:
ACCT3201 or ACCT7209 or
BISM7209
Assessment:
Mid/Sem Exam (20%)
Project (20%)
Final Exam (60%)
Contact Hours:
2 Lecture hours
2 Tutorial hours
Course Co/ordinator:
Dr A. Robb
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
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BISM3205: Business Information
Security

A managerial perspective of controls & audit procedures
Semesters Offered: 1 associated with preserving authenticity, accuracy,
completeness, timeliness & privacy of business electronic
Prerequisites: BISM1201 or transactions over the Internet; quality assurance for
MGTS1201 or INFS1200 or electronic commerce/online business applications for
business managers.
INFS2233
Incompatible: MGTS3205 or
BISM7213 or MGTS7213
Assessment:
Individual Assignment (20%)
Individual Assignment (25%)
Final Exam (55%)
Contact Hours:
2 Lecture hours
2 Tutorial hours
Course Coordinator: Dr P.
Clutterbuck
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
% % % % % % %
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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BISM3206: Advanced Data Analytics

Modern business collects large volumes of raw data
through its daily operations. This data can come from
Semesters Offered: 1 business transactions, sensors, or external sources, for
example, social media feeds. Competitive advantage can
Prerequisites: BISM2202 or be obtained through unlocking insights from such data to
MGTS2202 and develop information that can be used to support decision$
8 units of BBusMan or 8 units of making. This course builds on the data mining and
decision support system knowledge and skills developed
BCom courses.
in MGTS2202, and introduces students to advanced
Incompatible: BISM7217 or predictive analytics techniques and their application in
MGTS3206 or MGTS7217 multiple settings (e.g. social media analysis). The course
also develops evidence$based problem$solving skills.
Assessment:
Mid Semester Exam (20%)
Group Project (30%)
Final Exam (50%)
Contact Hours:
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Course Coordinator: Dr S. Chung
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
% % % % % % %
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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BISM3207: Managing Work in Virtual
Environments

In depth understanding of the processes, practices,
Semesters Offered: 2 features and issues arising from operating in a virtual
corporate environment. Managerial perspective on
Prerequisites: BISM1201 or organisation structures, managing technology and
MGTS1201 or MGTS2202 or communication procedures in a virtual organisation.
INFS2244 Hands on experience with virtual team’s software. Legal
implications & associated policy & strategy issues.
Incompatible: BISM7215 or
MGTS3207 or MGTS7215
Assessment:
Case Study (40%)
Final Exam (40%)
Contact Hours:
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Course Coordinator: Dr P.
Clutterbuck
40%
30%
20%
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Finance
FINM3401: Corporate Finance
OVERVIEW
This course aims to help students gain a deeper understanding of the
theory that forms the basis of corporate finance, and how this theory can
COURSE DETAILS be applied to "real world" issues (both quantitative and qualitative). As
such, this course covers all the important topics in Corporate Finance
including capital structure, dividend policy, valuing investment
Semesters Offered: opportunities and initial public offerings.
Semester 2
FINM3401 provides an In-depth analysis of financial issues confronting
most companies with a strong focus on application & practical relevance.
Prerequisites:
FINM2401 or FINM2412 The content in this course extends upon the knowledge gained in
FINM2401 in areas that include project analysis, real option valuation,
capital raising, financing & dividend policy, risk management & corporate
Incompatible: strategy. These topics give students a break from the heavy calculations
involved with capital structure problems.
FINM3411 or FINM7402
For aspiring corporate finance students, this is a must-do course with
Assessment: heavy relevance to work that on in corporate environments around the
Mid)Semester Exam: 30% world.
Team Assignment: 20%
Final Exam: 50% ADVANTAGES
The group assignment was a great simulation for students wanting to
Contact Hours: pursue a career in finance. A double-sided page of notes was allowed in
Lecture (2 hours) the final exam, it was advantageous to have a complete and accurate set
Tutorial (2 hours) of notes to take into the exam. Content extends upon knowledge gained
in FINM2401 and is of comparable difficulty. Tutorial questions and
Course Co)ordinator: answers are in-depth and provided weekly. The mid-semester exam is
quite straightforward and only assesses the first 4-5 topics.
Dr V. Ragunathan
DISADVANTAGES
At times questions could be quite confusing and counterintuitive.
However, much of this was due to the tutorial questions having poorly
guided answers or simply just the wrong answers. Time spent during
lectures is not a good indicator of what will be assessed. In exams, the
questions will not be similar to the style or form seen in tutorials. The final
exam was all inclusive, however, only a small section of the course was
assessed. What was assessed subsequently carried a large weighting.
Dr. Ragunathan does not use a microphone during lectures and thus was
difficult to hear at times (there is an obvious benefit in sitting towards the
front during lectures). Exam questions often required a lot of thinking
before completing; do not fall into the trap of trying to race through a
seemingly short paper as you can fall into the ‘planned’ traps in questions,
resulting in reduced grades.
TIPS AND TRICKS

Students often underperform on the final exam due to a reliance upon
questions being similar to those seen in tutorials. The group assignment is
marked quite harshly; however, it is easy to do well if you work strictly
alongside the marking criteria. It is useful to read the required textbook as
it provides a more in-depth knowledge base that is required for good
marks in exams. Attention to detail is required for exams however good
marks are definitely achievable. The content is cumulative and it is ideal to
keep up to date each week. It could be beneficial to study this course
toward the end of your degree as some questions can be tough and
require a good general understanding of finance.
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FINM3402: Investments and Portfolio
Management
OVERVIEW
Provides students with techniques for evaluating investments on an
COURSE DETAILS individual basis & in the context of portfolio (expanding heavily on
FINM2401). Techniques for analysing investments focus on maximising
expected returns while minimising risk. The most powerful way to
Semesters Offered: achieve this objective is by creating a portfolio of investments.
Semester 1 and 2 Therefore, students should achieve the ability to value investments
and quantify the contribution they make to the risk of a portfolio.
Topics covered are Financial Statement Analysis, Markets &
Prerequisites: Instruments, Equity Investments, Debt Investments & Portfolio
FINM2401 or FINM2412 Management.
The course (particularly under Barry Oliver) explored the nature of

Incompatible: behavioural finance, which attempts to offer alternative explanations
FINM3412 or FINM7403 and models to account for a variety of irrational behaviours within
investment markets. The scope of this topic is particularly broad and
Assessment: made for an enjoyable research assignment, allowing students to
research the academic literature on elements of behavioural finance
Mid+Semester Exam: 20% they found most interesting.
Article Review: 15%
Final Exam: 65%
ADVANTAGES
Contact Hours: The course provides broad exposure to the fundamentals of equity
and debt investments. The material provides fundamental knowledge
Lecture (2 hours) that is relevant to other finance courses and real4world situations.
Tutorial (2 hours) Barry Oliver is a great lecturer and is always approachable,
although he tends to spend lots of time on some slides, he
Course Co+ordinator: highlights the content that is of particular importance. Early
Mr. D. Rahman content does not extend majorly upon FINM2401 and thus the
first few weeks are quite straightforward.
DISADVANTAGES
Lecture slides were often crammed with information and sometimes
skimmed through. This results in worked examples often being
overlooked and some slides being skipped altogether. This made it
difficult to understand which information was pertinent for
assessments. Lectures go well outside a lot of the scope of the course
and are often completely different to the tutorial questions, making
them very difficult and ambiguous at times. Having a good tutor is
essential to gaining knowledge in often difficult topics.
TIPS AND TRICKS

Allocate additional time to understanding portfolio theory as it will
almost certainly be a question on the final exam. The final exam will
typically have a broad coverage of theory, so it would be wise to make
sure you have practiced a few paragraphs on how to explain the theory
underlying the topics carefully.
The content is often cumulative and it is ideal to keep up to date each

week. If you can understand the content of the course the final is more
than manageable. Whilst there will be a few curve balls, with a good
foundation it shouldn’t be too difficult. Furthermore, lecturers see
straight through ‘bluffs’ on exams, thus a depth of knowledge is required
for high marks. FINM3402 provides a good foundation for the finance
major and is best taken before more difficult finance majors.
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FINM3403: International Finance
Management
OVERVIEW
This course aims to provide you with skills to critically evaluate
COURSE DETAILS challenging financial decision making in international settings
including the management of exchange rate risk, determination
of cost of capital, and international diversification. ECON3403
Semesters Offered: Extends financial decision making to the international setting.
Problems introduced through exchange rates are considered.
Semester 1 Issues such as the determination of cost of capital, benefits of
international diversification, the quantification & hedging of
Prerequisites: economic exposure are addressed.
FINM2401 or FINM2411 or
FINM2412 Topics explore the wider macro economic environment and the
influence of such on various topics related to international
Incompatible: finance. Further the subject explores theoretical factors such as
globalisation and international market interconnectedness.
FINM7406
Assessment:
Mid+Semester Exam: 30%
ADVANTAGES
The lecturer is regarded as fantastic and lectures were
Assignment: 20% streamlined and engaging with comprehensive lecture slides.
Final Exam: 50% Additional learning materials are easily available to help with
course content. Tutorial questions and answers are detailed and
are helpful for self learning. Overall, the course is engaging and
Contact Hours: enjoyable for any student looking to gain a grasp of international
Lecture (2 hours) finance.
Tutorial (2 hours)
Course Co+ordinator: DISADVANTAGES
Mr. D. Rahman Past students described the mid semester and final exams as
difficult, primarily due to tutorial questions not indicative of the
level of difficulty. Furthermore, tutorial questions were skimmed
over which made preparation for the final exam challenging.
Tutors are “hit and miss” and self learning is required to
compensate for lacklustre tutorials.
TIPS AND TRICKS

Although they are not prerequisites, it is advised to take this
course after completing FINM3401 and FINM3402. Knowledge of
payoff diagrams and the summary of Prices, Interest Rates and
Exchange Rates in Equilibrium would be helpful before starting
the course.
Course material is largely drawn from slides and the lecturer

often hints of typical and likely exam topics during lectures.
Tutorials often focus on exam preparation so attendance is highly
advised.
The content is progressive so making weekly summaries can help

ensure knowledge is retained. Preparing for tutorials is a must
for trying to understand the theory behind the calculations.
Exam questions are difficult and both the mid semester and final
exams require study – this is not a course to leave until SWOTVAC!
Textbook is good in enhancing upon theoretical knowledge but

not a necessity as exam material is largely drawn from the
lectures. It is important to show a deep understanding of the
theory in the final exam.
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FINM3404: Banking and Lending
Decisions
OVERVIEW
This course will consider the uniqueness of the financial
COURSE DETAILS institutions, assessment of credit risk and the principles of
successful bank lending, as well as risk management in banks. At
the end of this course, you will understand the risk assessment of
various types of loans, the mechanisms for predicting financial
Semesters Offered: distress, the principles of asset liability management,
Semester 1 securitization and its impact of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC)
2007, bank regulation, bank profitability analysis and
Prerequisites: international banking system.
FINM2401 or FINM2411 or
The primary purpose of this course is for students to develop a
FINM2412 broad understanding of how financial institutions operate both
locally and globally. Particular emphasis is placed upon banking
Incompatible: and lending decisions in both domestic and international
N/A markets and the shift in operation from banks in recent years.
Assessment:
Mid,Semester Exam: 30% ADVANTAGES
Team Case Study: 20% This course is theory based rather than calculation based and
Final Exam: 50% requires less mathematical ability than other finance major
courses. Heavy content load provides an understanding of
banking systems and the regulations around them, this
Contact Hours: understanding allows for parallels to be drawn with what is often
Lecture (2 hours) seen in the news.
Tutorial (2 hours)
The lecturer is highly regarded by students and lecture slides are
Course Co,ordinator: comprehensive. Real2world examples are used throughout
lectures to ensure students understand the actual applications of
Dr. M. Haq
the content being taught.
DISADVANTAGES
Lectures are content heavy and are often disengaging. Whilst the
exam content is predictable, marking is very strict, requiring
detailed answers for full marks. Due to the course being largely
theory based, lots of studying and memorising goes into learning
content that is ultimately not assessed.
TIPS AND TRICKS

Topic summaries and practice quizzes handed out at the
beginning of tutorials are very useful and relevant for exam
revision. Lectures are essential as the lecturer often gives hints
and tips on exam questions during the lectures. The exam
marking guide highlighted a lot of ‘buzz’ words and key phrases,
looking for these in lectures is helpful to doing well.
Students should try to keep on top of lecture and tutorial

material weekly as content gets heavy. Overall, the course is
enjoyable for any student looking to start a career in a
commercial bank.
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FINM3405: Derivatives and Risk
Management
OVERVIEW
The aims of the course are for the student to gain a solid understanding
COURSE DETAILS of (i) the operation of derivatives markets, (ii) a wide range of derivative
products and how they can be used to manage and speculate risk, as
well as (iii) valuing derivative instruments using different analytical and
numerical methods.
Semesters Offered: The course introduces forwards, futures & options as securities for risk
Semester 2 management & speculation, with exposures to equity, currency, interest
rate & commodity risk are examined. Pricing derivatives using analytical
& numerical techniques is undertaken. This course is designed to equip
Prerequisites: students with the essential frameworks and tools needed to understand
FINM2401 or FINM2411 or FINM2412 and effectively manage financial risks.
Incompatible: The primary focus is on pricing derivatives using state'of'the'art

techniques. Arbitrage will be explored via discussing any deviation from
N/A the fair price of a derivative.
Assessment:
Mid-Semester Exam: 30% ADVANTAGES
Report: 15% Course content is interesting and would be beneficial for someone
Final Exam: 55% interested in securities. The lecturer (Kam Fong Chan) is excellent at
explaining concepts in lectures and always includes examples to help
Contact Hours: with understanding. A set of comprehensive lecture notes (substitute
for a textbook) accompanies each lecture that is beneficial in exam
Lecture (2 hours) preparation. Tutorials are useful and answers to tutorial questions are
Tutorial (2 hours) always quite in depth.
Course Co-ordinator: Students found that the teaching process was very effective and hard
Prof. K. Fong Chan concepts were easy to master after some practice questions. Lectures
and tutorials are recorded which proved advantageous toward exam
time.
Kam provides final exam practice questions which are extremely useful,
providing students with an apt representation of exam questions.
DISADVANTAGES
The first few weeks throw students in the deep end with difficult concepts
that set the foundation for the rest of the course. The mid'semester exam
is notoriously difficult and focuses on conceptual understanding and
KNOWING the finer details of the concepts. At time is very
mathematically based (final exam is solely extended calculation
questions), thus can be daunting for students that prefer theoretical
finance.
TIPS AND TRICKS

Be prepared to work hard early in the first five weeks before the mid'
semester exam. Making summaries of key concepts and worked examples
is extremely beneficial in aiming towards a high grade. Kam expects
students to understand the finer points of the concepts – don’t assume that
exam questions will look the same as tutorial questions (especially for the
mid'sem). Doing well in the mid'semester exam is particularly
advantageous as the final exam is more straightforward. Continuous
practice of worked questions and an understanding of the underlying
principles of key concepts ensure that a 6 or a 7 is definitely achievable.
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ECON2300: Introductory Econometrics

Introductory applied econometric course for students with
Semesters Offered: 1 & 2 basic economic statistics background. Topics covered
include: economic models & role of econometrics, linear
Prerequisites: ECON1310; (For regression, general linear model, hypothesis testing,
BInfTech students – ECON1010 + specification testing, dummy variables, models with
STAT2004) endogenous regressors, panel data models, simple
Incompatible: EC230 or 735 dynamic models and simple Cointegration models.
Practical problems are solved using EViews or equivalent
Assessment: econometrics program.
Online Assignment (15%)
Online Assignment (15%) ADVANTAGES
Final Exam (50%)
The lecturer is good at clearly explaining the course
concepts. Tutors summarise the week’s content at the start
Contact Hours: of each tutorial, which is helpful. The textbook is useful if
2 Lecture hours you want a deeper understanding of the content.
2 Tutorial hours
Course Coordinator:
Dr E. Eisenstat (S1); DISADVANTAGES
Dr M. Khaled (S2)
The lecturer was good at teaching course content but
tended to speak quickly, and trying to properly understand
what has been said was difficult when attending a live
40%
lecture. Watching lectures online is advisable so that you
30% are able to pause and take down the information, as
20% understanding the technical theory behind the course
10% concepts is essential to understanding econometrics and
0% performing well.
% % % % % % %
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
TIPS AND TRICKS
With ECON2300 it is essential to understand the theory
behind econometric modelling early on and
understanding what each coefficient or output means in
the scheme of the model. This course would be very
difficult to cram for due to each part of the course having a
‘domino’ like effect on other lectures. Tutorials were also an
important part of the course and necessary to attend, as
they teach you to use the EViews software which is used in
the assignments and referred to on the exams.
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ECON3210: Financial Markets &
Institutions

Flow of funds & financial markets, theory & behaviour of
Semesters Offered: 2 interest rates, term & risk structure of interest rates,
exchange rate, interest parity, expectations formation,
Prerequisites: ECON1010 + equity markets, debt market, Euro markets, derivatives
(FINM2401 or FINM2400) or markets, social allocation of capital.
(ECON2011 + FINM2411)or
ECON2200 ADVANTAGES
Incompatible: EC302 This is the perfect course as an introduction to all
economic and even accounting elements involved with
Assessment: financial institutions. The course is well structured and
Tutorial Participation (10%) provides an excellent knowledge base for further studies.
This course is excellent at seamlessly combining financial
Mid Semester Exam (25%) and economic concepts. Content always feels relevant,
4 x Online Test (2.5% * 4) with clear real+world links and applications. Teaching in
Final Exam (55%) this course is excellent and leagues above most courses in
the finance major set. The exam questions are challenging
Contact Hours: enough to satisfy students seeking high marks, while also
providing students who struggle with concepts the
2 Lecture hours opportunity to achieve a good grade with sufficient effort.
1.5 Lecture hours There are a wide range of resources provided to students,
and overall, it is easy to stay engaged with the course due
Course Coordinator: Dr F. Bracoud to the enthusiasm of the lecturer.
40% DISADVANTAGES
30%
Content can be a little bit slow at times, and there is a bit
20%
of hand holding with respect to teaching pace.
10%
0%
% % % % % % %
TIPS AND TRICKS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Keep up with the coursework – this course is quite content+
heavy, and the concepts covered tend to build on each
other from week to week. Make sure to check the
Blackboard forums – the lecturer and tutors answer all
questions and check any student answers, and it’s a good
way to double+check your knowledge. If you go to the first
lecture you will be equipped with all of the information
you need to do well in this course. Overall, I would suggest
doing this course early on in your degree, as the content
was a little bit repetitive after completing all of the
FINM340X subjects and most compulsory subjects in the
Bachelor of Economics program.
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