The principal aim of the unit is to provide an overview of the fields of Human Resources (HR), and Industrial Relations (IR) by providing the underpinning knowledge and developing an understanding of core theoretical principles and models of Human Resource Management (HRM). Students will focus on the outcome of HR/IR strategies and policies at the individual, organisation and societal levels. The...

The aim of this unit is to help you understand critical thinking as a ‘habit of mind’ and to develop and apply advanced critical thinking knowledge and skills to complex issues meeting the academic requirements of postgraduate studies. The Unit establishes the grounds for thinking critically and exploring what contextual thinking means; and it (ii) encourages you to think about and discuss...

Introduction to Markets and the Economy introduces the key concepts in economics, microeconomics and macroeconomics. It demonstrates how these concepts can be used to describe and explain the decisions of businesses and individuals and their reaction to world events, social and economic change and government policy. The unit explains why and when markets work and fail. Many of the problems that...

The Accounting Framework is an introductory accounting unit concerned with the fundamentals of financial accounting. The unit includes an introduction to the basic principles of accrual accounting and the five elements of financial reports (i.e. assets, liabilities, owners equity, revenue and expenses). The unit focusses on the key financial statements from the preparers perspective – the...

Finance is a discipline that deals with the sources and uses of money by individuals, businesses and governments. This unit provides an introductory examination of business finance. Emphasis is placed on the development of analytical tools that can help in the financial decision making process. Real world examples, and the use of multiple media, provide a thorough introduction to different...

The Introductory Academic Program (IAP) is a three- to four-week pre-semester course designed specifically for Australia Awards and other scholarship holders who are newly arrived at the Hobart and Launceston campuses. It aims to facilitate adjustment to everyday life in Australia, Australian academic culture and student life at each campus; to develop students’ English language and academic...