The aim of this unit is to provide students with a framework to learn accounting concepts and use accounting information required to make key business decisions. Students will learn how to apply fundamental accounting concepts to prepare financial reports and to analyse and interpret this information in the decision-making process. Additionally, students will learn how to use management accounting budgets and planning techniques in making critical financial decisions. Overall, this unit provides students with the necessary financial knowledge and skills for their future roles in the world of business.

The aim of this unit is to introduce the marketing functions of a business. Identifying and meeting the needs of clients and customer groups is critical to achieving organisational goals. This unit provides an overview of the theories and principles of marketing. The focus is on how organisations identify the needs and understand the buying behaviour of their target markets, and develop a marketing mix to ensure a value-based exchange between parties is achieved. The unit has a theoretical base that is underpinned by sound practical application of those marketing concepts.

Business economics aims to introduce students to theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics focusing on business and government policy applications. Students will use economic concepts to improve decision making in business and government by: (1) understanding how individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions by applying economic concepts; (2) learning how business pricing decisions are made and influenced by market structures and the macroeconomic environment; (3) recognising how the current economic environment and government respond to economic challenges; and (4) understanding how economic performance is measured utilising economic indicators.

This aim of this unit is to introduce students to manual and computer-based financial information systems and the role technology plays in accounting. The unit is focused on the accurate recording of business transactions according to the principles of double entry accounting and ensuring that the accounting information provided in reports is valuable for decision making purposes. In addition, and where appropriate, relevant links are made with the concept of internal control and management accounting.

The aim of this unit is to provide students with business analysis techniques, frameworks and models to assist students in understanding the contribution of business information systems in a range of business contexts. The unit explains the role and purpose of business information systems; effectiveness of information and knowledge management; and associated ethical issues. Students will learn the current concepts, processes and technologies in business intelligence and business analytics, and will be equipped to use selected analytics, to interpret solutions to business related problems, and to provide relevant business advice.

The aim of this unit is to provide students with a framework for understanding, evaluating and applying the requirements of selected accounting standards and pronouncements. The knowledge and skills gained will develop competency in interpreting business financial reports. Students will also acquire an appreciation of how accounting standards and pronouncements shape the financial reporting environment within which businesses operate.

This unit focuses on how business creates value by making ethical and informed capital budgeting decisions. The course will teach students how to identify cash flows associated with an investment project, review and evaluate independent and mutually exclusive projects. Students will learn how businesses have access to different sources of funding, and the cost of using various sources of capital. The theory of capital structure and considerations of profit distributions by businesses are also taught in this unit.​

This unit provides students with the core skills in management accounting, costing, budgeting and performance management. Students will be introduced to the concepts of management accounting in contemporary business environments; costing systems; and application of cost allocation methods. This unit will require students to practically perform cost – volume – profit analysis; budgeting; standard costing and variance analysis with flexible budgets. The concept of performance evaluation in divisional organisations, transfer pricing, responsible accounting and the balanced scorecard are also covered in this unit.​

The aim of this unit is to provide students with the essential knowledge and skills to make effective contributions in the completion of projects in their place of employment. By the end of the course, students will be able to: (1) explain the importance of project management in organisations; (2) identify, scope, select, and authorise projects that will provide value to an organisation; (3) develop project proposals ensuring that effective relationships are created with key stakeholders; (4) evaluate project status and make changes as required; and (5) assess the social, cultural, legal and ethical impacts of projects on diverse stakeholders. ​

This unit aims to introduce key theories and concepts relating to leadership traits, behaviours and approaches found in contemporary businesses. The unit examines the contextual challenges faced by business leaders today. The unit explores and analyses leadership as a complex process of interactions between individuals and organisations. By the end of the unit, students will: (1) understand how leadership influences business organisational performance; (2) develop leadership skills required for effective leadership in different business settings; and (3) develop, through reflection and testing, self-knowledge in relation to the practice of leadership.

In this unit students will learn the importance of data and analytics in an accounting environment. Students will be equipped with the data analytics skills and techniques to analyse accounting data to address accounting-related problems. The unit develops insights and understanding of financial and non-financial performance by examining large data sets from past financial and non-financial information and events. Advanced excel tools will be introduced to assist students in the analysis and interpretation of data in the decision-making process.

This unit aims to familiarise students with the underlying concepts and objectives of auditing and the subsequent reporting function of the auditor. The unit covers both theoretical and practical aspects of auditing and in particular aims to integrate the concepts of auditing with practical approaches taken by the auditor to ensure students gain a complete picture of the audit process. Students will also be exposed to ethical requirements, corporate governance and other current issues in auditing and assurance. The unit is applied in nature and will require students to work through learning resources and assessment tasks based on contemporary auditing standards and real-world auditing case studies.