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. 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. 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* The 4 electives may be chosen from MBA core or specialisation units. | 8 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. 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. 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. | 8 core units + 8 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. 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. 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 8 electives may be chosen from the same specialisation(s) leading to an MBA (Professional) degree with single or dual specialisations: Single specialisation = 8 core + 1 specialisation (4 units) + 4 general electives (4 units) Dual specialisations = 8 core + 2 specialisations (8 units) |
Business Analytics
HI6037 Business Analytics Fundamentals
This unit will provide students with the knowledge and skills to understand the organisational decision making processes. This involves the understanding of business problems, the associated decisions, and the sources of data; and how this data will be extracted, transformed and analysed. The unit discusses and applies different tools and techniques utilised in Business Analytics to support the different levels of decision making. Students will gain an understanding of the issues and factors that influence the successful implementation of Business Analytics initiatives considering the impact of future trends in decision making, supporting tools and techniques. HI6038 Data Visualisation
This unit covers the design, development, and application of visualisation and interpretation of data and information. Students will gain an understanding of how data visualisations can facilitate advanced and easy interpretation of data and information across contexts. Students are expected to explore various data visualisation methods and select those best suited to convey the results in a compelling informative way. Extensive use is made of software to develop data visualisations and analysis skills to enhance the appreciation of various techniques studied. Students will also develop a 'holistic' view of data visualisation in practice and associated organisational challenges. HI6039 Predictive Analytics
This unit is designed to inform and educate students about predictive analytics and data mining techniques through an understanding of the algorithms and statistical principles underlying these techniques. The unit will provide students with the knowledge and skills to build predictive models and use data mining tools with ‘Big Data’ including both structured and unstructured data. Students will be given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with contemporary predictive analytics software tools. A Case study approach will be utilised to demonstrate the business value of predictive analytics. HI6040 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
This unit is designed to inform and educate students about artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques and the underlying assumptions and limitations. The unit will provide students with the knowledge and skills to evaluate these technologies and advise management as to their suitability in different business scenarios. Students will be given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence tools to reinforce the theoretical concepts. A Case study approach will be utilized to demonstrate the applicability and business value of these technologies. | IS Project Management
HI5029 IS Project Management
This unit focuses on a holistic approach to project management. Students will gain an understanding of the factors and processes required to successfully manage projects. They will gain both practical and theoretical knowledge in how project success is realised through the application of tools and techniques in regards to project justification, planning, estimation, scheduling and execution. Industry case studies are utilised to reinforce the application of theoretical concepts. HI6045 Managing IS Project Risk
This unit focuses on the specialised management of risk in a project. Students will develop an understanding of the importance of managing risk from an organisational and situational perspective when implementing a project. They will gain the requisite knowledge and skills to identify and classify aspects of risk management within a project. This involves the identification and prioritisation of risks before they occur; conducting a quantitative risk analysis to estimate overall project risk; responding to identified high priority risks; and monitoring and controlling for those risks and responses to them. The unit will be aligned with knowledge and skills as outlined by the Project Management Institute (PMI). HI6046 Managing People and Resources on Projects
This unit will enable students to gain the knowledge and skills to adequately plan and manage the human resources involved in a project. This includes an understanding of requisite roles, responsibilities, skills of project participants as well as the various stakeholders impacted by the project. Students will evaluate the various techniques to schedule, source, allocate and manage the skilled resources involved in a project. The unit will emphasise the attributes of project manager and the qualities of effective project leadership, communication and conflict resolution. HI6047 IS Portfolio and Project Management
This unit aims to equip students with both theoretical and practical skills in the management of projects, project portfolios and large scale programmes. Students will learn the Project Management Institute (PMI®) processes for both program and portfolio management and will be able to apply these processes in the correct context and situation. Students will gain an understanding of portfolio and program management including: inter-relationships between portfolio, program, project, and organisational management; program management performance and the alignment with organisation’s strategy and the role of portfolio manager and the Project Management Office. | 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. |
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
HI5010 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The unit provides a framework for understanding the process of creating and managing innovative and entrepreneurial organizations. This involves examining methods of analysing new venture opportunities and ideas; approaches to assessing and acquiring resources; strategies for acquiring existing businesses; as well as developing knowledge and competency in meeting the unique challenges of managing and marketing a growing organization. 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. HI6098 Change Management and Development
This unit is concerned with organizational change and transformation, and focuses on the major challenges facing organizations in a rapidly changing, technologically challenging and increasingly complex and competitive global business environment. Then unit will address how an organization works, how change effects organizations, the most common types of organizational change, as well as management tools and techniques required as an organization passes through various stages of the change cycle. HI6099 Design Thinking For Business
This unit examines the role of design thinking in business and organizations. It seeks to impart design thinking skills so as to enable students to apply them to core business functions and to strategic projects, and innovative organizational change. The unit also identifies the latest design thinking trends being adopted in large and small business globally and examines the potential impacts and issues associated with the integration of design thinking into the workplace culture. | Information Systems
HI5029 IS Project Management
This unit focuses on a holistic approach to project management. Students will gain an understanding of the factors and processes required to successfully manage projects. They will gain both practical and theoretical knowledge in how project success is realised through the application of tools and techniques in regards to project justification, planning, estimation, scheduling and execution. Industry case studies are utilised to reinforce the application of theoretical concepts. HI5030 Business Systems Analysis and Design
This unit covers the various techniques and skills for analysing business requirements and designing appropriate business information systems. The unit will include the techniques and tools used by systems analysts and developers to plan, analyse, design, manage, select software packages and maintain information systems. The unit will take the format of lectures, class discussions, and practical work on a real world case study scenario. A focus of the unit will be group work which allows the students to develop their interpersonal, conflict resolution and management skills in a real-world project environment. HI5031 Professional Issues in IS, Ethics & Practice
This unit aims to assist students in identifying and understanding the requirements and skills for responsible and ethical membership of the Information Systems profession. The students will explore a range of social, legal, ethical, and business issues information systems professionals could face in their careers. The unit will include a range of educational activities which will enable students to develop and apply information systems, communications and management skills and competencies within a variety of professional practice scenarios. 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. | |
