Bachelor of Business Administration by Curtin University of Technology

Course Structure

Codes	Modules
Year Three Modules
11001	Economics (Macro) 101 Introduction to macro economics, the circular flow of income, nature, function and importance of money, measures of aggregate income, aggregate equilibrium and a simple Keynesian model, the multiplier, accelerator, and a Keynesian view of the business cycle, money and its relation to the main economic aggregates, the balance of payments and the exchange rate, introduction to government policy instruments, critique of current economic theory and policy.
11010	Law (Contract) 101 On successful completion of this unit students will have- Understood the basic components of a contract. Appreciated the legal technicalities that arise from the formation of contracts. An awareness of the problems that affect commercial agreements. Understood what to do if a contract goes wrong. Appreciated the advantages in knowing the rules of contract.
10993	Business Statistics 101 Descriptive statistics including data representation and statistical measurement. Probability, including discrete and continuous distributions. Sampling methods and techniques. Inference using the Normal, t, chi, squared and F distribution. Non parametric statistics. Simple linear and multiple regression. Use of a statistical package.
12953	Entrepreneurship 300 This unit focuses on issues related to entrepreneurship such as the entrepreneurial environment, the development of an entrepreneurial plan, the initiation of entrepreneurial ventures, and the growth and development of entrepreneurial enterprises.
2644	Administrative Management 200 A general management view of the functions of administrative and office management. Areas addressed include the planning, organisation and control of administrative and office activities, systems and services, resources, equipment, facilities and work environment. Also addressed are communication and information management, technology, automation, ergonomics, security and safety, and future trends, challenges and directions.
10835	International Management 375 Introduction to methodologies for studying management from a comparative perspective, and to highlight the emerging issues for an international manager. The practical issues of adaptation needed in cross-cultural or cross-national managerial interfaces are also considered extensively.
9986	Asian Management Seminar 301 This unit focuses upon the origins and practice of business organisation and management systems in East and South East Asia with particular reference to China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and to overseas Chinese business communities in the Western Pacific region. In addition, differences between East and South East Asian, and Western approaches to business organisation and management will be addressed.
305476	Problem Analysis 150 The primary aim is Develops information systems problem definition and analysis knowledge and skills through the use of data gathering and analysis techniques, including questionnaires stakeholder analysis cognitive mapping group behaviour group support systems
3522	Strategic Management 313 The concepts of corporate strategy. Strategic planning. The role of the strategist. Strategy formation, formulation and evaluation. Strategy implementation. Organisational factors impacting on implementation. Organisational contexts and their relevance for strategy development and implementation.
8553	Banking Practice and Management 301 An introduction to the basic principles of law governing the banker/customer relationship and the theories of managing a bank balance sheet within the regulatory guide lines of the reserve bank of Australia. Prerequisite- Economics (Macro) 101
303899	Ethics in Business 300 Knowledge of how to acquire a non-dogmatic, objective and rational approach to some of the major ethical and moral issues that confront managers and executives in their day-to-day activities. Provides an understanding and appreciation of some of the major ethical and moral problems that may be experienced as business managers or executives in the public sector.
305529	Decision Support 300 This unit aims to help students apply decision-making techniques to business and logistics and supply chain. Students will gain the knowledge and understanding of supply chain management and explore information technology which can improve the system. It will cover integrated logistics and supply chain in business environment, elements of supply chain, the concept of supply chain, appropriate software for quick and effective decision making, inter-organisational information systems to reduce lead time and the importance of customer service.
10847	Strategic Logistics Management The unit outline (this document) gives you important information about the general aims of the unit, texts and references, and details about the assessment, including allocation of marks, grading criteria and submission dates. You are required to read and understand the expectations outlined in this document. Study it carefully, paying particular attention to method of instruction, class times, assessment instructions and submission dates. Information contained in this Unit Outline specifies the requirements for this unit and explains your rights and responsibilities in relation to Curtin University of Technology.

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