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Flinders Business School
Postgraduate OrientationSemester 1, 2017
Welcome
Professor Phyllis TharenouExecutive Dean, Faculty of Social and
Behavioural Sciences, and Interim Dean, Flinders Business School
Students represented tonight include:• Master of Accounting• Master of Accounting &Finance• Master of Business Administration• Master of Business• Graduate Diploma Business Administration• Graduate Certificate Business Administration
Introducing your new colleagues
• Associate Professor Joanne Earl• Dr Phil Palmer• Dr Vipul Pare• Associate Professor Paul Kenny• Dr Erkan Yalcin• Dr Amy McCormack
Introducing your teaching team
Rebecca Caddyo Postgraduate Program and Careers Advisor (Wed & Fri)
Carolyn Cousinso Student Program Advisor
Julia Parkero Student Experience and Project Officer
Alison Cropley and Toni Kennedyo Administration - Flinders Business School Office, Bedford Park
Visit our website’s Staff Page for more details
Introducing our Support Team
How can we help?Alison Cropley and Toni Kennedy• For tutors in residence bookings via the front desk at Bedford Park Campus
o Email: [email protected] Phone: 8201 3817
Rebecca Caddy • For help with study plans, prerequisite subjects, specialisations and enrolments
• At Victoria Square on Wednesdays -
o Available 2pm-3pm for quick drop in consultations and 10am – 12pm for bookings
o Level 10 Faculty Office (behind kitchen)
o Send requests for appointments and any other information to Rebecca via our commsportal “AskFlinders”
o Rebecca will respond on Wednesdays and Fridays
o Carolyn will provide expertise and advice
An important note about your study plans
• Your study plan has been prepared for you in order to meet the course requirements for your elected degree.
• If you require any alteration you must do so with the assistance of a Course Advisor, Rebecca Caddy or Carolyn Cousins.
• If not we may not be able to ensure that you complete your degree in the minimum time period.
• International Students please also note that failure to follow this study plan may prevent you from completing your degree within the framework of your Visa/CoE.
• Master of Accounting• Master of Accounting and Finance• Master of Business Administration• Master of Business
Masters Degrees
Specialisations- Finance- International Business- Health- Marketing- Human Resources
Associate ProfessorJo Earl
MBA Director
MBA Overview
9 core topics:BUSN9226 Accounting for Managers BUSN9227 Financial Management BUSN9230 Economics for Business BUSN9261 Strategic Management BUSN9228 Strategic Marketing BUSN9229 Sustainability & Ethics in Management BUSN9231 Global Business Context: An Asia Pacific FocusBUSN9248 Managing PeopleBUSN9254 Business Research Methods & Project
3 specialisation/elective topics
Master of Business Administration
9 core topics as per Master of Business Administration PLUS7 elective topics orWith specialisation - plus 3 specialisation & 4 elective topics
BUSN9233B Data Analysis for Decision Making BUSN9234B Project Management BUSN9235B Managing Negotiations BUSN9236B Leadership: Theory, Practice & Experience BUSN9125A Industry Project (9 units of credit)BUSN9126B Industry PlacementBUSN9127B International ProjectBUSN9258B International Study Tour
Or other topics from the Master of Business and its specialisations.
Master of Business
Associate Professor Jo Earl Contact Details
• Can be at Victoria Square on Tuesdays from 4pm, or by appointment
• Email: [email protected]• Phone: 8201 2046
Dr Phil PalmerMaster of Accounting
Master of Accounting and FinanceProgram Director
Master of AccountingMaster of Accounting & Finance
Overview
Master of AccountingMaster of Accounting and Finance*
Satisfies entry to the professional accounting bodies – CPA, CAANZ and IPA
* Students must do BUSN9122 and BUSN9121 as electives to meet requirements
Objectives of the Course• To prepare students for a career in accounting - public
accounting, taxation, audit , management accounting.
• Accounting - collecting, analysing and communicating economic information for planning, control and decision making.
• Course focuses on the techniques, processes and principles involved with generating a variety of reports, statements and analyses. Also, covers issues affecting the accounting discipline and profession eg. Ethics, globalisation..
• Students gain knowledge about business generally and the context within which business operates, not just accounting.
12 Core Accounting Topics and 4 elective topics (72 units)BUSN9113 Accounting Fundamentals BUSN9114 Information Systems &Accounting Processes BUSN9115 Quantitative Methods BUSN9116 Economics for Business BUSN9117 Management and Cost Accounting BUSN9118 Financial Accounting Issues BUSN9119 Financial Management BUSN9120 Corporate Accounting BUSN9121 Auditing and Assurances BUSN9122 Perspectives on Taxation Law BUSN9123 Principles of Commercial LawBUSN9254 Business Research Methods and Project
• 4 x Electives
Master of Accounting
14 Core Accounting Topics and 2 elective topics (72 units)BUSN9113 Accounting Fundamentals BUSN9114 Information Systems &Accounting Processes BUSN9115 Quantitative Methods BUSN9116 Economics for Business BUSN9117 Management and Cost Accounting BUSN9118 Financial Accounting Issues BUSN9119 Financial Management BUSN9120 Corporate Accounting BUSN9123 Principles of Commercial LawBUSN9223 Investments and Portfolio ManagementBUSN9131 Applied Security Analysis and ValuationBUSN9130 Derivatives and Risk ManagementBUSN9132 New Venture Finance and Private Equity InvestmentsBUSN9254 Business Research Methods and Project
Students must do the following electives to meet CPA Entry RequirementsBUSN9121 Auditing and AssurancesBUSN9122 Perspectives on Taxation Law
Master of Accounting and Finance
Classes• All MAcc and MAcc & Fin classes are held in the City at Victoria
Square
• MAcc and Macc & Fin classes are in the day and the evening
• MAcc students may do electives from the MBA program
• Note most MAcc and Macc & Fin topics have pre-requisites.
• Pre-requisites are topic(s) that you must study first. Please be careful about the order in which you study your MAcc and Macc & Fin topics.
• Please follow your study plans.
Dr Phil Palmer Contact Details
Email: [email protected]: 8201 2013
All the best for your Accounting studies in 2017!
This program is designed to provide one-on-one academic assistance and is available to all FBS students.
Our Tutors can assist you with:• General study skills• Help to understand assignments• Preparing for exams• Answering topic specific questions• Researching and referencing skills• Critical thinking and accessing other University resources• Assistance with grammar, English language and assessment tasks and• Referrals to the Student Learning Centre
Available at both Bedford Park and Victoria Square download our Tutors in Residence flyer for more information, times and details on how to book an
appointment.
Bookings are essential.
Tutors in Residence
the COVE{ dedicated student space }
A newly designed space for Faculty of Social & Behavioural Sciences postgraduate coursework and research higher degree students. The perfect place for you to study, relax and meet.
the COVE features:• kitchen facilities • 20 computers • study nooks • lounges, tables and chairs • balcony • smart boards/whiteboards • UniCard printer • disability access
the COVE location: Level 0, Social Sciences South building –Bedford Park Campus
the COVE access:24 hours/day access can be organised through your School.Visit the Cove webpage for more details:
flinders.edu.au/thecove
Work Integrated Learning (often abbreviated as WIL) is an umbrella term for: Placements, Internships & Projects
• All students have an opportunity to gain experience in a real workplace by completing an ‘Industry placement’ or a ‘business project’ for a real company; in small groups or independently.
• Gain 4.5 or 9 units of credit towards your study
•They are elective topics usually completed in your secondyear of studies
Want to know more?Email: [email protected]
Work Integrated Learning
Thank You.