2014 Course Enrolment Guide School of Business North Sydney, NSW Melbourne, VIC Brisbane, QLD Bachelor of Accounting and Finance This Guide is provided to assist you to select your units for the 2014 academic year. Specific information regarding unit outlines, assessments or content will be provided by your School. Information last updated on 3 March 2014 Students should note that the Course Enrolment Guides are updated regularly. Check the website for latest updates
Contents 1. Contact Details:... 3 2. How to use this Guide... 4 3. Program Information... 5 Program Map Bachelor of Accounting and Finance... 7 4. Units Offered in 2014... 8 Information last updated on 3-Mar-14 Page 2
1. Contact Details: Course Coordinators and/or Course Advisors will be available to assist with enrolment and re-enrolment. You can telephone, email or contact them in person to make an appointment. North Sydney Course Coordinator: Room: Email: andy.wang@acu.edu.au Telephone: 02 9739 2939 Mr Andy Wang Level 10. Tenison Woods House, 8-20 Napier St, North Sydney Melbourne Course Coordinator Dr Bulend Terzioglu Room: Level 7, 250 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne Email: Bulend.Terzioglu@acu.edu.au Telephone: 03 9953 3829 Brisbane Course Coordinator: Dr Charles Hollis Room Building K-Level 2-KB.07, McAuley at Banyo. Email: Charles.hollis@acu.edu.au Telephone: 07 3623 7251 Information last updated on 3-Mar-14 Page 3
2. How to use this Guide This Course Enrolment Guide 2014 provides you with information on when and where the units available for study in this program(s) will be offered in 2014. Enrolling in units for 2014 1. Read Section 3. Program Information for information on course structure and unit sequence. Take note of any prerequisite or co-requisite requirements before selecting particular units. A prerequisite is a requirement that must be met by a student before enrolment in a stipulated unit. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the prerequisites for a unit prior to enrolling into that unit. A co-requisite is a requirement that must be met by having already passed or being concurrently enrolled in an associated unit in order to be able to enrol in the stipulated unit. If you wish to enrol into a unit for which you have not met the prerequisite or corequisite requirements, please obtain approval from your Course Coordinator. 2. Refer to the unit listings in Section 4. Units Offered in 2014 to select your units. Take note of the study period in which units are offered. 3. You must refer to Administration & Enrolment on the ACU website (http://students.acu.edu.au/332297) for information on how to complete your enrolment via Student Connect. Administration & Enrolment also provides detailed information on managing your studies. 4. Log on to Student Connect and enrol (http://students.acu.edu.au/136953). Student Connect is a web interface allowing students to complete their ACU enrolment online. IMPORTANT NOTE Failure to enrol or re-enrol before the published due dates for re-enrolment on the ACU website (http://students.acu.edu.au/381148) may result in late fee penalties. Even if you are unsure of what units you need to enrol in, please ensure that you enrol or re-enrol in at least one unit before the due date. Enrolling in at least one unit by the due date will enable you to add further units, or amend your enrolment via Student Connect up until the final dates published in the Critical Dates for Variation of Enrolment on the ACU website (http://students.acu.edu.au/273880). Information last updated on 3-Mar-14 Page 4
3. Program Information The Bachelor of Accounting and Finance is a specialist three year full-time (or part-time equivalent) degree offering a comprehensive course of learning in the theory and applications of Accounting and Finance. The course involves a core in Accounting, allowing graduates to be simultaneously recognised as Accounting and Finance professionals. The aim of the degree is to provide a comprehensive undergraduate corporate accounting education that will prepare you for financial management roles in private enterprise, government, the notfor-profit sector and trans-national corporations. Unlike pure accounting degrees, the Bachelor of Accounting and Finance offers a broader understanding of financial instruments, institutions, markets and systems. It involves the study of financial decision-making under uncertainty, which is applicable to banking, financial consulting and planning, funds management, merchant banking and treasury. This course has been designed in accordance with the accreditation requirements of the Certified Practising Accountants Australia (CPAA), Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), the training standards in the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Regulatory Guide 146, and the professional recognition requirements of finance sector peak bodies such as the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) and the Financial Services Institute of Australia (FINSIA). REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE AWARD For information on the duration of your course, and the requirements to complete your award, please refer to the Course Rules for your program. Course Title Bachelor of Accounting and Finance Course Rules http://students.acu.edu.au/553309 The Core Curriculum The Australian Catholic University Core Curriculum has been designed to focus on aspects of the University s identity and mission. The units emphasises critical judgment, clear expression, ethical decision-making and concern for others, as individuals and as a community. The Core is comprised of a total of five units: Two University Core units: All students in the Bachelor of Accounting and Finance are required to complete the following University Core units as part of this program: UNCC100 UNCC300 Our World, Community and Vulnerability Understanding Self and Society: Contemporary Perspectives Information last updated on 3-Mar-14 Page 5
Two Core Curriculum Program units: These units build explicitly on the University Core units and all students in the Bachelor of Accounting and Finance are required to complete at least two Program Core units from the following list: BUSN110 Responsible Reasoning and Communication BUSN202 Professional Ethics One Community Engagement unit: This unit reinforces the university s core curriculum units by enabling students to undertake a volunteer experience in the community and gain an appreciation of issues associated with justice and equity. All students in the Bachelor of Accounting and Finance are required to complete the following Community Engagement Unit: BIPX100 Professional Experience A There are additional Professional Experience Units - worth 10 credit points each - these are elective units and may be taken by students after completing 120 credit points. These Units have a professional focus: students learn in the workplace, develop professionalism and business competencies within their disciplinary area. One of the many advantages for students undertaking the Professional Experience Program is gaining insight into professional career opportunities available within their chosen field. For information about Professional Experience in North Sydney please contact: Ms Louyse Hamilton, Level 10, Tenison Woods House, 8-20 Napier St Phone 02 9739 2923 Email louyse.hamilton@acu.edu.au For information about Professional Experience in Melbourne please contact: Dr Thuy Linh Nguyen, Level 7, 250 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne Phone 03 9953 3865 Email thuy-linh.nguyen@acu.edu.au For information about Professional Experience in Brisbane please contact: Ellen McBarron, Level 2 Building K. Phone (07) 3623 7295 Email: Ellen.mcbarron@acu.edu.au More information on the Core Curriculum please refer to http://www.acu.edu.au/429466 Notice for students who wish to exit from a course of study other than that for which they are enrolled (a) (b) if you intend to continue with your current course, you are not permitted to exit with a lower level award, however you may request a letter from your Course Coordinator confirming that you have satisfied the requirements for the relevant lower award; if you do in fact exit with a lower level award and subsequently wish to resume your studies in the higher level course, you will be required to reapply for admission to that course in order to resume your studies. Information last updated on 3-Mar-14 Page 6
Program Map Year 1 Semester 1 MGMT100 Foundations of Management ACCT100 Principles of Accounting ISYS111 Fundamentals of Business Information Systems BUSN110 Responsible Reasoning and Communication Semester 2 STAT102 Business Data Analysis MKTG100 Principles of Marketing LEGL101 Introduction to Business Law UNCC100 Our World: Community & Vulnerability Year 2 Semester 1 ACCT204 Managerial Accounting A (ACCT100) ACCT207 Financial Accounting (ACCT100) BAFN205 Financial Instruments and Institutions (ACCT100, STAT102) BAFN200 Principles of Finance (ACCT100, STAT102) BIPX100 Professional Experience A OR Semester 2 ACCT209 Financial Accounting B (ACCT204) LEGL201 Company Law (LEGL101) BUSN202 Professional Ethics BAFN204 Portfolio Management (BAFN200) BIPX100 Professional Experience A Year 3 Semester 1 ACCT304 Accounting Theory (ACCT209) LEGL300 Taxation Law (LEGL101) ECON200 Principles of Business Economics UNCC300 Understanding Self & Society: Contemporary Perspectives Semester 2 ACCT300 Auditing and Assurance Services (ACCT100) ACCT303 Managerial Accounting B (ACCT204) BAFN306 Entrepreneurial Finance (BAFN200) BAFN307 Financial Risk Management (BAFN200) You can enrol in BIPX100 Professional Experience in Semester 1 or Semester 2 Pre-requisite units are shown in italics and parentheses. These units must be completed before the unit above them. Students enrolling in units which do not follow the sequence recommended in their Program Map cannot be guaranteed a clash free timetable. Information last updated on 3-Mar-14 Page 7
4. Units Offered in 2014 (NOTE: amendments may be made to unit availability depending on student demand.) Any additional information, if required, is available on request from the Course Coordinator. Pre-requisite Units are shown in brackets. These Units must be completed before the chosen Units. IMPORTANT NOTE University Core Units: UNCC100 Our World, Community and Vulnerability and UNCC300 Understanding Self and Society: Contemporary Perspectives a) UNCC units are often taught over differing week patterns to allow for student placements at various times during semester. Students should take special care to note the week pattern of tutorials when they allocate in tutorial direct to ensure that they are choosing the correct stream for their course b) Please consult with your Course Coordinator if the following applies to you: You need to repeat a UNCC unit due to a previous fail grade. You are unable to complete a UNCC unit during the standard semester it is offered. You plan to enrol in an advertised international option specific to the Core. Units in bold are available in the evening at the Brisbane campus. Semester 1 Unit Code Unit Title Location Delivery Mode Melbourne On Campus Brisbane On Campus North Sydney On Campus ACCT100 Principles of Accounting ACCT204 Managerial Accounting A (ACCT100) ACCT207 Financial Accounting A (ACCT100) ACCT304 Accounting Theory (ACCT209) BAFN200 Principles of Finance (ACCT100 & STAT102) BAFN205 Financial Instruments & Institutions (ACCT100 & STAT102) BIPX100 Professional Experience A Information last updated on 3-Mar-14 Page 8
BUSN110 Responsible Reasoning and Communication ECON200 Principles of Business Economics ISYS111 Fundamentals of Business IS Mixed mode LEGL300 Taxation Law (LEGL101) MGMT100 Foundations of Management UNCC300 Understanding Self & Society: Contemporary Perspectives Mixed Mode Mixed mode for ISYS111 - unit materials will be delivered online and you have the choice of a face-to-face tutorial on campus or an online tutorial. Semester 2 NOTE: Amendments may be made to unit availability depending on student demand. Any additional information, if required, is available on request from the Course Coordinator. Units in bold are available in the evening at the Brisbane campus. Unit Code Unit Title Location Delivery Mode Melbourne On Campus Brisbane On Campus North Sydney On Campus ACCT209 Financial Accounting B (ACCT207) ACCT300 Auditing and Assurance Services (ACCT100) ACCT303 Managerial Accounting B (ACCT204) BAFN200 Principles of Finance BAFN204 Portfolio Management (BAFN200) BAFN306 Entrepreneurial Finance (BAFN200) Mixed Mode BAFN307 Financial Risk Management (BAFN200) Mixed Mode BIPX100 Professional Experience A BUSN110 Responsible Reasoning & Communication Mixed Mode BUSN202 Professional Ethics LEGL101 Introduction to Business Law LEGL201 Company Law (LEGL101) LEGL307 Banking and Finance Law (LEGL101, BAFN200)) MKTG100 Principles of Marketing Information last updated on 3-Mar-14 Page 9
STAT102 Business Data Analysis UNCC100 Our World: Community & Vulnerability Mixed Mode Mixed mode = Online unit with an on-campus exam For information on Unit Descriptions, please refer to the ACU Handbook on the ACU website (http://www.acu.edu.au/142401). Please select the appropriate Handbook, and then select Unit Descriptions. Delivery Modes: On Campus Offered face-to-face or with an online component via the Learning Environment Online (LEO) at any one of the six ACU campuses. On Site Offered face-to-face or with an online component via LEO at any location other than one of the six ACU campuses. Distance Offered wholly through the provision of printed material to the student. These units may include an online component via LEO but printed material is the primary source of teaching. Online Offered wholly through online study via LEO. Mixed mode A combination of online, distance, on-campus and/or on-site delivery modes. Now that you have read your Course Enrolment Guide, you can now enrol in units online for the 2014 Academic Year, using Student Connect (http://www.acu.edu.au/136953). For more information about the enrolment processes for both new and continuing students, please refer to the guides provided. Students please note: The course enrolment guides are subject to change. Please check regularly for updates to your course information. If you require any academic advice, please contact your course coordinator. For any other enquiries, please contact your local Student Centre. (http://www.acu.edu.au/42835). Information last updated on 3-Mar-14 Page 10