1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

Stage three
BE331 Public Finance
BE332 Economic Research
BE333 Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy
BE334 International Trade
BE335 International Finance
BE336 Economics of Social Issues
BE337 Economic Development
BE338 Comparative Labour Relations
BE339 Comparative Economic Systems
(A) Mandatory subjectsfor profesional recognition by
ASCPA or ICA
(D) Mandatory subjects for profesional recognition by the
Australian Human Resources Institute
(E) Mandatory subject for Economics and Finance majors/
minors.
Finance
Finance is a field of study which is concerned with
financial and capital markets, government influences on
those markets and the role of the organisation within this
framework. Finance theory is a relatively recent
development, and draws on the disciplines of both
economics and accounting. It is taught under the auspices
of both departments. A finance major will equip graduates
with a knowledge of financial instruments which are
available; investment options available for both personal
and enterprise investment; how different forms of financial
markets function; the relationship between risk and
reward; and the relationship between the business
enterprise and financial markets, both domestic and
international. It will lead to knowledge which assists in
making financial decisions for an organisation. Finance is
one of the fastest growing employment areas. Finance
graduates who undertake some further study also qualify as
Certified Financial Planners.
Stage one (core subjects)
BCllO Accounting 1
BE1 10 Microeconomics
Stage Two
BC224 Financial Management 1
BC227 Finance Risk Management
BE220 Macroeconomics
Stage Three
BC337 Personal Investment
BE333 Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy
BE335 International Finance
Information Systems and Technology
In today's world, information technology has pervaded
every aspect of business organisations. As such, the study
of computing and information systems and the supporting
technology is vital for any business student.
There are a number of related discipline areas and the
student can select majors or minors based on interest or
career aspirations. These options can be categorised under
three main headings:
Business computing
This would be taken by students who see themselves as
users of information svstems rather than comDuter
professionals. The emphasis is on the effective use of
information technology within an organisation and the
development of skills for solving business problems.
Business systems
This would be taken by students who wish to focus on the
analysis of business information needs as a basis for
specification of computer based information systems rather
than the technical aspects of design and development.
Software develo~meni
Students taking this area will use a wide range of computer
software. They will be seeking to specialise in the design,
development and implementation of computer based
systems in the business environment.
Selecting one of these options in combination with other
relevant business studies enables the graduate to effectively
apply information technologies in the solving of business
problems. Students who select appropriate subjects from
the information systems offerings qualify for level one
membership of the Australian Computer Society.
Students who have commenced maiors and minors under a
prior course structure should consult subject conveners or
course administrators for assistance in subject selection.
Stage one
BTllO Information Technology (core subject)
BT112 Business Programming 1 (non-core subject)
Stage two
BT220 Data Analysis and Design (C)
BT221 Business Computing
BT223 Information Systems 1 (C)
BT228 Business Programming 2A (C)
BT229 Business Programming 2B (C)
Stage three
BT331 System Architecture 1 (C)
BT332 System Architecture 2 (C)
BT333 Information Systems 2
BT334 Information Technology Strategies (C) or BT337
BT335 Business Software Engineering (C)
BT336 Advanced Application Development (C)
BT337 Programming 2B (C) or BT334
BT339 Database Managment Systems 1
BT340 Business Computing Applications
BT341 Knowledge Based Systems
BT342 Database Managment Systems 2
BT343 Database Managment Systems 3
(C) Mandatory subjects for Australian Computer Society
accreditation
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