Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

Human Resource Management (HRM) is for both specialists and
line managers. The link between HRM, strategy and performance
is explored along with developing high commitment people
strategies and the impact which this can have on organisational
performance. Key research and case study material is covered.
The contribution of HRM functions and activities such as
resourcing and staffing, HRM planning, training and
development, performance and reward management and
compensation and effective people management is covered.
MBA5623 15 Credit Points
Finance for Business Decisions
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Financial decisions are made to create value. This unit is designed
to develop an understanding of how value creation is critical to a
firm. It examines the critical role the finance manager plays in
providing support to the various areas within the organisation in
determining the use of limited resources to obtain optimal reward.
The unit will introduce you to the basic analytical skills required
to evaluate assets and investments and make corporate financial
decisions. The functions of the capital market and financial
institutions, and the tools used in the valuation of securities traded
within the markets will be examined. The unit will introduce you
to capital budgeting techniques and risk analysis through the use
of appropriate case studies. It will also look briefly at some
contemporary issues facing the finance manager like corporate
governance and ethical dilemmas.
MBA5624 15 Credit Points
Accounting for Managerial Decision Making
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit addresses the fundamental principles of financial and
management accounting, financial statement, analysis, and the use
of management accounting in planning, control and decision
making.
The unit has a 'user' focus. It is not concerned with the
preparation of accounts (i.e. debits and credits, and journal
entries), but rather the interpretation of financial information.
Performance measurement and financial statement analysis are
employed to facilitate ethical internal decision making. The unit
adopts a case study approach to highlight the effective use of
financial resources a a key element in successful management and
explores some of the tools that are available through the financial
system of a business organisation.
MBA5625 15 Credit Points
Information System Challenges in Management
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Increasingly high demands are made on business managers to
develop process and product innovations in rapidly changing,
global markets. There is a considerable range of strategic
responses which may improve operational effectiveness and
address threats and opportunities in the business environment.
Underpinning many of these strategies is information technology.
This unit introduces basic information systems principles and
terminology to help managers understand how information
technology can be used to formulate responses to strategic and
operational challenges.
Using leading edge thinking and practice in information and
knowledge management, we focus on understanding business
issues and requirements and linking these to the potential of
information technology.
MBA5626 15 Credit Points
Marketing Management
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit provides a foundation for understanding marketing
management at a post-graduate level. This includes a study of the
principles and practices of contemporary marketing planning
which are critical to the success of every organisation. A strategic
and tactical approach is taken in the development of the unit. The
management of the marketing process will be the focus, with a
sound coverage of global concepts and impacts. The unit provides
students with a broad comprehension of the key marketing
practices relevant to businesses today.
MBA5627 15 Credit Points
Business Economics
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
The aim of the unit is for students to develop a grasp of economic
theory and its applications to business management. This unit
enables students to master selected aspects of economic theory
and their application to business management. The unit follows a
‘constructivist’ approach to student learning through a studentcentred
program of study. Students select a real world enterprise
or organisation that they study in depth. Each student will
construct a scenario for the business they have selected and
develop a 4-year competitive strategy using the tools of economic
analysis acquired in unit studies.
MBA6101 15 Credit Points
Management Project VIA
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Prerequisites :
MBA5110 Principles of Management V
MBA5230 Management of Organisations V
MBA5330 Principles of Human Resource Management V
MBA5340 Business Strategy
These units are designed to enable the student to synthesise the
knowledge and skills gained through their prior studies in the
Master of Business Administration degree through completion of
an applied research project. The project/s can take many forms
and students are encouraged to complete a work-place based
study. Some suggestions include:
• a business plan for a new or existing business
• a marketing plan for a new or existing product
• an analysis of a management process in an organisation
• development of a Web page for a business or entity, or
• a training video for a business or entity.
Prior approval must be obtained from the MBA Program
Coordinator while original ideas can be discussed with an
appropriate supervisor for approval and advice. The project must
be of a standard suitable for presentation to a client or employer
without amendment. The units may be attempted simultaneously
but the projects designed such that they are clearly delineated and
may be assessed separately.
MBA6102 15 Credit Points
Management Project VIB
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Prerequisites :
MBA5110 Principles of Management V
MBA5230 Management of Organisations V
MBA5330 Principles of Human Resource Management V
MBA5340 Business Strategy
These units are designed to enable the student to synthesise the
knowledge and skills gained through their prior studies in the
Master of Business Administration degree through completion of
an applied research project. The project/s can take many forms
and students are encouraged to complete a work-place based
study. Some suggestions include:
• a business plan for a new or existing business
• a marketing plan for a new or existing product
• an analysis of a management process in an organisation
• development of a Web page for a business or entity, or
• a training video for a business or entity.
Prior approval must be sought from the MBA Program
Coordinator while original ideas can be discussed with an
appropriate supervisor for approval and advice. The project must
be of a standard suitable for presentation to a client or employer
without amendment. The units may be attempted simultaneously
but the projects designed such that they are clearly delineated and
may be assessed separately.
272 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008