2 core units + 2 elective units Core Units
HI5001 Accounting For Business Decisions
This unit aims to provide students an understanding of the main accounting concepts and techniques, including the processing of business transactions through an accounting system, and the practical use of accounting and financial information for decision-making and the achievement of business goals. This unit serves as both an introduction to accounting for non-accountants, and as an introductory accounting unit for those going on to specialise in professional accounting. HI5003 Economics for Business
This unit equips students with enhanced knowledge of (i) fundamental economic models; (ii) firms’ profit maximizing behavior in different market structures; and (iii) economic indicators and basic tools employed by the government to manage the economy. The unit examines various micro and macroeconomics topics, including demand and supply model, efficient allocation of scarce resources, costs of production, different market structures, GDP, economic growth, inflation, unemployment, monetary and fiscal policy, and international trade. This unit strengthens your ability to understand, analyze, and interpret economic issues for application of economics in your profession and daily life. Elective Units* 2 electives may be chosen from: HI5002 Finance For Business
The unit introduces the theory and practice of finance, from a corporate and financial planning viewpoint. It covers the foundations of corporate finance and uses these foundations to analyze many important financial decisions. The unit also examines the role of finance in supporting the various other functions (such as marketing, production, and accounting). The aims of this module are to promote a critical understanding of the theory of financial management, and to enable students to become familiar with the practical problems involved contemporary financial management and planning. HI5004 Marketing Management
This unit equips students with enhanced knowledge of marketing principles and marketing management to enable organisations to become a customer-focused organisation. The focus is on developing customer-focused plans and strategies to create customer value in an increasingly competitive global environment. The unit enables students to analyse real world case studies to develop innovative marketing plans and implemented marketing programmes. HI6005 Management of Organisations in a Global Environment
This unit will provide you with an introduction to the concepts of management and organisations in a global context and explore contemporary approaches to management, human resources and organisational behaviour in complex and diverse business settings, with a particular focus on relationships and responsibilities. In this unit you will explore the challenges that face the manager of today in effectively building relationships with their people in this ever-changing global environment. We will examine how global issues impact on businesses, society and organisations, in particular issues related to the economic, legal, social, technological and ethical environments to gain an understanding of the effects of global trends (e.g. new technologies, new markets and cultural and political change) on management and organisations. HI6006 Competitive Strategy
This unit approaches business management from the perspective of the board and senior management. In an uncertain, complex and fast changing world, essential management skills are the ability to think strategically, learn quickly and adapt rapidly. With these skills, as well as a framework of models, students will be equipped to contribute to the development and implementation of strategies that ensure business success. This unit combines knowledge acquired by students in other Holmes MBA units and introduces new knowledge, with an emphasis on analysis, evaluation and application, so as to produce well -rounded graduates who are ready to contribute to business success. HI6007 Statistics for Business Decisions
This unit provides students with the skills and knowledge in statistical analysis applicable in a variety of business settings to support business decisions making. Students will be able to explain and justify the use of statistical analysis in the context of critical reasoning for solving business problems. The unit will provide students practical knowledge how to apply appropriate research methodologies and techniques (qualitative and quantitative) and strategies of how to map out an approach to business scenario. Students develop skills in the use of technologies to support statistical analysis. Different data presentation techniques are also discussed. | 4 core units + 4 elective units Core Units
HI5001 Accounting For Business Decisions
This unit aims to provide students an understanding of the main accounting concepts and techniques, including the processing of business transactions through an accounting system, and the practical use of accounting and financial information for decision-making and the achievement of business goals. This unit serves as both an introduction to accounting for non-accountants, and as an introductory accounting unit for those going on to specialise in professional accounting. HI5002 Finance For Business
The unit introduces the theory and practice of finance, from a corporate and financial planning viewpoint. It covers the foundations of corporate finance and uses these foundations to analyze many important financial decisions. The unit also examines the role of finance in supporting the various other functions (such as marketing, production, and accounting). The aims of this module are to promote a critical understanding of the theory of financial management, and to enable students to become familiar with the practical problems involved contemporary financial management and planning. HI5003 Economics for Business
This unit equips students with enhanced knowledge of (i) fundamental economic models; (ii) firms’ profit maximizing behavior in different market structures; and (iii) economic indicators and basic tools employed by the government to manage the economy. HI6007 Statistics for Business Decisions
This unit provides students with the skills and knowledge in statistical analysis applicable in a variety of business settings to support business decisions making. Students will be able to explain and justify the use of statistical analysis in the context of critical reasoning for solving business problems. The unit will provide students practical knowledge how to apply appropriate research methodologies and techniques (qualitative and quantitative) and strategies of how to map out an approach to business scenario. Students develop skills in the use of technologies to support statistical analysis. Different data presentation techniques are also discussed. Elective Units* 4 electives may be chosen from the MBA core or specialisation units | 8 core + 4 electives Core Units
HI5001 Accounting For Business Decisions
This unit aims to provide students an understanding of the main accounting concepts and techniques, including the processing of business transactions through an accounting system, and the practical use of accounting and financial information for decision-making and the achievement of business goals. This unit serves as both an introduction to accounting for non-accountants, and as an introductory accounting unit for those going on to specialise in professional accounting. HI5002 Finance For Business
The unit introduces the theory and practice of finance, from a corporate and financial planning viewpoint. It covers the foundations of corporate finance and uses these foundations to analyze many important financial decisions. The unit also examines the role of finance in supporting the various other functions (such as marketing, production, and accounting). The aims of this module are to promote a critical understanding of the theory of financial management, and to enable students to become familiar with the practical problems involved contemporary financial management and planning. HI5003 Economics for Business
This unit equips students with enhanced knowledge of (i) fundamental economic models; (ii) firms’ profit maximizing behavior in different market structures; and (iii) economic indicators and basic tools employed by the government to manage the economy. HI5004 Marketing Management
This unit equips students with enhanced knowledge of marketing principles and marketing management to enable organisations to become a customer-focused organisation. The focus is on developing customer-focused plans and strategies to create customer value in an increasingly competitive global environment. The unit enables students to analyse real world case studies to develop innovative marketing plans and implemented marketing programmes.
HI6005 Management of Organisations in a Global Environment
This unit will provide you with an introduction to the concepts of management and organisations in a global context and explore contemporary approaches to management, human resources and organisational behaviour in complex and diverse business settings, with a particular focus on relationships and responsibilities. In this unit you will explore the challenges that face the manager of today in effectively building relationships with their people in this ever-changing global environment. We will examine how global issues impact on businesses, society and organisations, in particular issues related to the economic, legal, social, technological and ethical environments to gain an understanding of the effects of global trends (e.g. new technologies, new markets and cultural and political change) on management and organisations. HI6006 Competitive Strategy
This unit approaches business management from the perspective of the board and senior management. In an uncertain, complex and fast changing world, essential management skills are the ability to think strategically, learn quickly and adapt rapidly. With these skills, as well as a framework of models, students will be equipped to contribute to the development and implementation of strategies that ensure business success. This unit combines knowledge acquired by students in other Holmes MBA units and introduces new knowledge, with an emphasis on analysis, evaluation and application, so as to produce well -rounded graduates who are ready to contribute to business success. HI6007 Statistics for Business Decisions
This unit provides students with the skills and knowledge in statistical analysis applicable in a variety of business settings to support business decisions making. Students will be able to explain and justify the use of statistical analysis in the context of critical reasoning for solving business problems. The unit will provide students practical knowledge how to apply appropriate research methodologies and techniques (qualitative and quantitative) and strategies of how to map out an approach to business scenario. Students develop skills in the use of technologies to support statistical analysis. Different data presentation techniques are also discussed. HI6008 Business Research
This unit provides students with the knowledge and skills in the area of business research methods and the research process. It will enable students to perform effective literature reviews and develop research proposals while at the same time enhancing their critical thinking skills. Students will learn various research methodologies and research ethical considerations to assist them with designing an appropriate method for their research. Elective Units* The 4 electives may be chosen from the same specialisation leading to an MBA degree with one specialisation, or across the different specialisations leading to a generic MBA degree. |
Accounting
HI5017 Managerial Accounting
This unit aims to an understanding of the main management accounting concepts and techniques, including the processing of business transactions through a cost accounting system, and the practical use of accounting and financial information for decision-making and the achievement of business goals. HI5020 Corporate Accounting
This unit covers both the theoretical framework and practical techniques of accounting for corporate groups, forming the main focus over the semester. Areas covered include accounting for assets, liabilities and equity, profit distribution, preparation of consolidated accounts as well as changes in degree of ownership and accounting for equity investments. HI6027 Business and Corporate Law
This unit introduces students to the fundamentals of the Australian legal system, contract and tort law, as well as company law. It will provide students with solid foundation knowledge of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth,) which is vital to understanding how companies operate in Australia. This unit looks at the various players involved – e.g. members, directors, creditors, regulators and the public. An understanding of company law is essential for students who are aspiring to be senior managers in a company. HI6032 Leveraging IT for Business Advantage
This unit examines the role of information systems in business and other types of organisations. It discusses the different types of information systems and associated infrastructure and factors involved in developing, acquiring and implementing these systems. The unit also identifies the latest Information systems trends and examines the potential impacts and issues associated with the introduction of these technologies. | International Business
HI5013 Managing Across Borders
This unit provides students with an introduction to the main issues in international management from the perspectives of various social, political, economic, technological and cultural forces. The unit covers a wide range of theoretical frameworks and empirical work, anchored in the context of cross-cultural management and international enterprise. The unit covers the main management functions related to topics on cross-cultural issues in management, strategy, human resources, employment relations, communication and organizational behaviour. HI5014 International Business Across Borders
In this unit, students will be introduced to a variety of aspects of International Business. Globalization and growing international trade amongst many different countries have brought many new challenges and opportunities for many modern economies and established economies. This subject hope to bring these new ways of doing business and further questions in the minds of international business leaders and bring a lot of discussion and some probable answers to these questions. The main objective of this subject is to prepare students, learners and managers how to deal with forces affecting international businesses and how to expand successfully in many global markets. HI5015 Legal Aspects of International Trade and Enterprise
This unit provides students with an understanding of the essential elements of the international aspects of law in the broad context of business and enterprise. It examines the main elements of contract, commercial, employment and company law from the perspective of the senior international manager. Business regulation, commercial arbitration law and business ethics are also discussed along with the ethical issues associated with the international business environment. The unit is grounded in the legal issues of international business. Basic issues in comparative taxation are also explored as well as international organisations affecting business (e.g. International Monetary Fund, Intellectual Property Organization and GATT). HI5016 International Trade and Enterprise
This unit provides students with the skills necessary to understand and analyse some of the contemporary international macroeconomic issues concerning trade and international enterprise. This unit covers theories of trade including the Ricardian and Heckscher-Ohlin models in the context of international trade theory and international economic policy. This provides a review of international trade theories and examines the various policy implications of international trade. The major international trade models and the motivations for international trade are discussed. Trade instruments like tariffs, quotas and subsidies and their impact on welfare are also discussed in the context of the role and influence of international trading bodies and organizations. Students will also be introduced to many important areas of international trade and economics, including trade amongst different countries, trade surpluses and deficits, banking and currencies crisis in open economies, allocation of resources and competitive advantage of different countries. | |
