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THE DEANS’ MESSAGE

Associate Professor Peter WaringSingapore Dean

Murdoch University

Murdoch University is an internationally recognised institution, at which you can expect to receive a quality education within an engaging and caring environment. We are committed to excellence in teaching and research within an international context. Murdoch provides the perfect opportunity to continue your education and take the next step on a path of lifelong learning.As part of Murdoch’s commitment to teaching in Singapore, we have established a dedicated office that employs full-time academics in a range of disciplines. This is a unique resource to support students doing our programmes through Kaplan. They are here to provide important advice to students about their coursework, academic integrity and making the right decisions about their progress through their degree.

Associate Professor Grant CullenActing School Dean

School of Business & Governance

Murdoch Business School is committed to serving the wider community by providing its students with education that is relevant across the areas of business, research and community involvement. The School, through the resources of Kaplan Higher Education in Singapore, offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes to meet the contemporary needs of the student population and the business industries in which our graduates are employed.These programmes, which are regularly reviewed and updated, include a level of flexibility that enables students to select from a range of study options and subject matter. As part of this student-oriented approach, the students are able to pursue study areas that are of personal interest, while satisfying the requirements of the business degree qualification. The relevance and flexibility of these studies will provide students with a challenging and interesting academic experience, while presenting the opportunity for the development of lifelong learning skills. Those skills, be they for employment, research or further academic study, will enable students to understand the needs of and engage with the growing global community.

Master of Business Administration | Master of Human Resource Management | Master of Professional Accounting

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ABOUT KAPLAN IN SINGAPOREKaplan in Singapore is part of Kaplan Inc., one of the world’s most diverse education providers and is the largest subsidiary of Graham Holdings, formerly The Washington Post Company. Its three entities in Singapore, namely Kaplan Higher Education Academy, Kaplan Higher Education Institute and Kaplan Learning Institute (comprising Kaplan Financial and Kaplan Professional) serve more than 30,000 learners from across 30 countries worldwide and it is the only education provider in Singapore to be awarded the 4-year EduTrust certification for all three of them.

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MURDOCH UNIVERSITY

Murdoch University Why Choose Murdoch University?


Murdoch University is one of Australia’s leading universities and is a progressive, dynamic and modern institution with an international reputation for quality teaching and research.Murdoch University has more than 23,000 students including 2,000 overseas students from over 120 countries studying in Perth, and another 8,000 studying offshore. Murdoch University prides itself on having dynamic staff, state-of-the-art facilities, exceptional student services and a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes.Murdoch University is a proud member of the Innovative Research Universities Group of Australia, a network of comprehensive universities conducting research of national and international standing – more than two thirds of our assessed research outputs are at or above world standard. Our academics are pioneers of research in their fields, engaging with significant social and scientific challenges for positive impact and advancement in knowledge. In line with our commitment to research-led teaching and evidence-based practice, our students work alongside specialists to tackle the most critical global issues.As a prestigious, forward thinking university with an international reputation and a wealth of expertise, Murdoch University is definitely your choice for a world-class degree.

Professional Accreditations & Memberships

• Ranked in the World’s Top 100 Universities (Times Higher Education 2016 - Top 150 global universities under 50 years old)

• Ranked in the World’s Top 100 most international universities (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015/16)

• Murdoch University is recognised by the Australia government. Candidates with a degree from a University accredited by the home government of the country will be considered for appointment into the Singapore Public Service Source:http://cricos.education.gov.au/Institution/InstitutionDetails.aspx?ProviderCode= 00125J PSD Source: http://www.ifaq.gov.sg/PSD/apps/fcd_faqmain.aspx#FAQ_186707

• Murdoch University is in the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) accepted institutions list Source: http://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/training-employment-pass/list- of-acceptable-institutions#/ (Applicable only to foreign student applying for work pass)

• Murdoch University is listed as one of the approved universities (Law Degree) eligible for admission to the Singapore Bar by Singapore Ministry of Law Source: https://www.mlaw.gov.sg/content/minlaw/en/practising-as-a-lawyer/approved- universities.html (Applicable only to on-campus students)

• Listed as one of the A*Star Scholars’ Choice of Universities, among other world-renowned universities https://www.a-star.edu.sg/astarold/Awards-Scholarship/Information-for-Scholarship- Applicants/Scholars-Choice-of-Universities.aspx

• Member of The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)• The university’s research was ranked “well above world standard” in the areas of physical chemistry, agricultural biotechnology, clinical sciences and medical microbiology (ERA 2015)

• CPA Australia (Associate Membership & Enrolment in the CPA Programme)

• Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)

• Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) (Associate Membership)

• Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

• Australian Psychological Society (APS)

• Australian Computer Society (ACS)

• Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)

• Australian Marketing Institute (Professional Membership)1

• Council for Australasian Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE) (Membership)

• The Economic Society of Australia (Professional Membership)2

• Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) (Professional Membership)3

1 Professional membership is available to holders of recognised tertiary (or degree) qualifications in marketing who have started an active career in marketing or those with significant practical marketing experience.

2 Professional membership is available to anyone holding an economics degree, or equivalent, and has at least three years of experience as a practising economist.

3 Applicants who graduated from Master of Professional Accounting offered by Kaplan Singapore may submit an online application from if they meet the eligibility criteria and domicile requirements.

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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE & CONTENT

The Master’s Degree programme is managed by a professional programme management team at Kaplan Higher Education Institute. The team ensures that in addition to classes, students will receive regular programme newsletters via email, academic support via email or other online resources and study notes. Programme managers will also provide assistance with scheduling, study group formation, Kaplan City Campus library membership, assignment and examination management, student liaison and organisation, and others.

Programme Management

• Classes will be held regularly with full academic support given throughout the duration of your programme.• The Dean from Murdoch University is based in Singapore to ensure a high standard of academic delivery here. This is an exclusive arrangement by Murdoch University.• Flexibility to plan your own timetable to suit your busy schedule.• One of the few universities awarding a full degree transcript, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.• We have a strong record of producing Vice Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Award Winners (Top 2% of the cohort) year after year.• The degree will be the same as that awarded to on-campus students.• Our smaller classes with a maximum of 50 students ensure a supportive learning environment with more personal attention given to each student.

About the Programme

Units can be assessed by any combination of in-class participation, written assignments, individual/group project work, in-term tests and final examination.Some examinations may be held after office hours or on weekends. Assessment methods may vary according to individual unit requirements.

Assessment Methods

Programme Structure

Week 1 to 12Seminar2 classes per week

Week 13Study Break

Week 14Assessment Period for Final Examinations

NEXTTRIMESTER

This programme is supported via internet access to Murdoch University’s online library & resources and faculty visits. Each unit of study is supported with 24 to 48 hours of in-classroom contact conducted on weekdays evenings and weekends.

A typical trimester is a 4-month period covering a full study load of 12 credit points (each unit carries either 3 or 6 credit points) though students have the flexibility to allocate their study load whereby they can study less than 12 credit points. However, any reduction in the number of units studied in the trimester will increase the length of study.


I am considering a career swap from the medical sector in future. The nature of this MBA programme, being modular-based without dissertation, allows me to gain sufficient breadth in subjects across various different disciplines. I believe this will help me with a smooth career

transition in future. Having graduated from the MBA programme, I feel more confident with my business acumen.

Dr Cheng Wei Ray, AlexD.Law (London)

MB BCh BAO (Hons) (Ireland)LRCPI LRCSI

Murdoch University MBA Graduate (2015)

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Master of Business Administration

Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded the prestigious Master of Business Administration. The degree will be the same as that awarded to on-campus students of the university. Graduates will be allowed to use the title Master of Business Administration (Murdoch) after their names. Graduation ceremonies are held twice a year in Singapore and once a year in Perth. Graduates are encouraged to attend the degree convocation in Perth with their families whenever possible.

Award & Graduation

No longer can business professionals rely on a limited range of expertise. To get ahead in this busy corporate world, it is important to have a broad skillset. Across 8 units, the Murdoch MBA will provide you with expert skills in creating and managing global businesses, leadership, strategy, accounting and finance as well as specialisation in management, marketing or policy. It can be completed in 12 months.

Programme Overview

Being in the financial services industry for more than ten years, I am aiming to climb the corporate ladder as fast as possible. I feel that the MBA programme has helped me to better understand how senior management functions at a more strategic level. My manager has recognised my effort and

capability. I hope to continue to develop myself and head this company as a Managing Director in 5 years’ time.

Ivy LeeAssistant Vice President,

Financial Services CompanyMurdoch University MBA Graduate (2014)

Testimonials

• Business Finance• Accounting for Managers• Leading the Engaged Enterprise • Global Business in the Asian Century• Strategies for Growth and Excellence• Business, Society and the EnvironmentChoose 2 units only:• Strategic Marketing Management• Strategic Research in International Markets• Organisational Behaviour and Management• Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management• Health Policy and Governance

Units

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UNIT OUTLINE

Business Finance

This unit examines the financial management issues of a business entity. The tools used by financial managers are introduced and applied in a variety of long and short-term financing and asset management contexts. Topics include financial mathematics, capital budgeting, risk and return relationships, cost of capital and working capital management.

Accounting for Managers

While this unit provides an introduction to accounting issues relevant to both preparers and users of business reports, it predominantly explores the principles of financial and management accounting from a user perspective. The focus of the unit is on decision-making providing a practical understanding of how to analyse information obtained from the accounting system to assist in management decision-making.

Organisational Behaviour and Management

This unit introduces students to concepts and theories of organisational behaviour useful to managers. The unit considers behavioural impacts at the individual, group and organisational levels. Topics include motivation, job attitudes, stress, issues of group processes and relations, leadership, communication, power and conflict, and organisational structure and design. Theories of how to manage the organisation during times of change and development will be a focus. The unit combines lectures and tutorials and has a practical, problem-solving and experiential approach.

This unit explores the development and management of start-up enterprises and social ventures, focusing on commercialisation of new business ideas and technologies. Topics include opportunity recognition and evaluation, operations-related and exit strategies, innovation and creativity, financing and entrepreneurial networks. The complexities of technology management, innovation strategies and planning are also covered. Students will work in small groups, developing a feasibility plan to launch a new venture and learn how to pitch and sell their new business.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

Strategic Research in International Markets

Research in international marketing provides information about market needs in various countries. It contributes information for all aspects of marketing and shapes an entity’s overall international strategy. Research in International Markets provides students with an in-depth overview of the role and importance of research in international marketing, and the processes of undertaking that research. This includes qualitative and quantitative research methods used to understand and answer specific research questions relevant to businesses, government entities and not-for-profit organisations.

Global Business in the Asian Century

This unit addresses key issues about managing global businesses in the 21st century - often called the Asian century. It examines accelerated globalisation and the rise of Asia, and discusses how managers make decisions on firm strategy, market entry, alliances, marketing, R&D, production, supply chain management, and human resource management in a changing global business environment. The unit places you in the role of decision makers, developing your ability to innovatively apply theories to resolving problems in challenging international business situations.

This unit addresses key issues about the relationship between business, society and the environment in order to foster a critical understanding of the role of firms in contemporary societies. It will pay special attention to the interplay of markets, politics, sustainability science and ethical reasoning in order to foster responsible management-and-governance approaches. It supports the school’s commitment to the United Nations PRME initiative.

Business, Society and the Environment

The modern enterprise engages with all quarters of society as it pursues its goals. The core of the engaged enterprise is its people. It is these engaged people who execute strategy with intent while continually exploring new horizons. This unit focuses on fostering and engaging with staff by distributing leadership at all levels of the enterprise, leveraging the power of groups and reaffirms the strategic role of human capital development in learning to innovate new responses to organisational challenges.

Leading the Engaged Enterprise

This unit enables students to investigate how firms and organisations design and execute effective strategies. Exploring relevant issues: macro-globalisation, market competition, environmental, sustainability, information communication technology, meso-government regulatory frameworks, shareholder and stakeholder needs, and micro-resources, leadership and organisational culture and climate. Students analyse recent case studies and ‘hot topics’ in strategy drawn from the media and business journals.

Strategies for Growth and Excellence

Master of Business Administration

This unit offers a sound foundation in marketing management strategy, which is relevant for all types of profit and not-for-profit businesses and organisations. Marketing management strategy is essential practice for all brand and service operations. The main topics include the marketing mix, product life cycle, consumer behaviour, the competitive environment, strategic options, market positioning, international marketing and online marketing. Learning activities in class and assignments include developing and presenting a strategic marketing plan for an actual organisation.

Strategic Marketing Management

Health Policy and Governance

This unit examines national and international health policy from a governance perspective. Governance has become a central concept in many disciplines studying social coordination (e.g. political sciences, public policy, management, economics). This unit covers healthcare governance modes and how the health sector is governed in Australia and other countries. It examines the historical, economic and political influences on current and emerging issues with the purpose of identifying best practices in health policy and reforms.

MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded the prestigious Master of Human Resource Management. The degree will be the same as that awarded to on-campus students of the university.Graduates will be allowed to use the title Master of Human Resource Management (Murdoch) after their names. Graduation ceremonies are held twice a year in Singapore and once a year in Perth. Graduates are encouraged to attend the degree convocation in Perth with their families whenever possible.

Award & Graduation

Master of Human Resource Management

Learn the strategic and professional HR skills you need to succeed in the industry you are passionate about. Across all businesses and all industries, the one thing that makes one organisation stand out from any others is the team of people behind it. Completing this Master’s Degree will allow you to make a real difference by managing an organisation’s human resources in line with strategic goals and objectives. You will gain skills in HR planning, staffing, training and development, performance management, remuneration, and complete a specialised unit which covers data metrics and employment relations in the Asia Pacific region. It can be completed in 16 months.

Programme Overview

When I first joined the programme in 2012, I was working as South East Asia’s HR Manager in a US life-science Company. Soon, I will be joining a new MNC chemical company, as its Head of Human Resource, APAC.

The Murdoch Master’s Degree has definitely put me in a stronger position to justify my credibility, showcase my technical knowledge. Murdoch University is a reputable university that offers HR specialisation programmes in Singapore, and deepened my assurance of its quality and academic standard.Professional networking is critical for any MBA programme. I believe that the Murdoch’s MHRM, having been established in the market for a long time, does help to attract large numbers of professionals to join its network circle.

Tommy LoyHead of Human Resource, APAC

Murdoch University MHRM Graduate (2015)

Testimonials

• Human Resource Management Perspectives• Acquisition of Human Resources• Human Resource Management Law• Managing, Evaluating and Developing Human Resources• Organisational Behaviour and Management• Managing Remuneration, Benefits and Motivation• Research Preparation for Business• Data, Metrics, Reporting and AnalyticsSpecified Elective:• Project Management• Employment Relations and Asia Pacific Contexts• Organisational Change, Management and Consultancy• Leading and Managing Nonprofit Organisations• Leading the Engaged Enterprise• Strategies for Growth and Excellence• Accounting for Managers• Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

Units

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UNIT OUTLINE


This unit presents an overview of the management of human resources from the perspectives of HR practitioners and line managers. It examines practical and theoretical aspects of strategic and operational Human Resource Management. Topics such as recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management and remuneration for the organisation’s most valuable asset are covered. Changing views on Human Resource concepts, processes, applications and evaluation will be canvassed. (MHRM students are advised to select this unit early in their programme).

Human Resource Management Perspectives

This unit provides an understanding of the linkages among an organisation’s vision, values, strategic planning and human resource management practices relating to recruitment and selection. It outlines HR systems that can be used to bring an organisation’s operations into line with its vision. Techniques relating to planning, recruitment, selection and decision making will be explored and applied.

Acquisition of Human Resources

This unit is about law relevant to the recruitment, performance and termination of employment relationships in Australia. It investigates the legal relationship between an employer and employee. Coverage of federal legislation is a focus, with a study of contractual rights and obligations, legislated minimum standards, awards, enterprise bargaining and dismissal.

Human Resource Management Law

This unit will focus on the integration of performance appraisal, training, management development and career management systems that form the nucleus of an overall performance management system in an organisation. Such systems need to be mutually reinforcing to achieve the accountability, development, maintenance and motivation of human resources in the enterprise.

Managing, Evaluating and Developing Human Resources



This unit focuses on managing employee remuneration and benefits in contemporary organisations. It gives students a broad understanding of the theoretical frameworks underpinning the links between work behaviours and pay, and practical experience in designing and evaluating an effective remuneration system. Topics include the mechanics of determining relative job worth when establishing pay structures, the link between motivation theory and the use of incentive systems in performance management, the impact of economic theory and the broader environment in wage determination.

Managing Remuneration, Benefits and Motivation

UNIT OUTLINE


This unit focuses on the role of the consultant or change agent (internal and external) and the applications and limitations of established change consulting approaches in different contexts. Broad approaches or planned interventions explored include: Organisational Development (OD), Organisational Transformation (OT), HR Interventions, Knowledge Management and Organisational Learning, ICT implementation and Business Process Re-engineering (BPR).

Organisational Change, Management and Consultancy

Non-profit organisations operate in areas including welfare, education, community development, health, sport, arts, tourism, politics and the environment. Run by community groups, faith-based organisations, large bureaucracies, entrepreneurs and committed citizens, their contribution to the economy is incalculable, and the variety in their forms and operations vast. This unit will explore leadership and management of non-profit organisations, their context, the theory surrounding their existence and operation, and consider practical aspects such as marketing, financing, governance, and people management.

Leading and Managing Nonprofit Organisations

This unit provides a generic approach to project management and is applicable to any project. You will gain a solid understanding of the various elements of project management including: planning, organising, controlling, scope management, meeting project objectives and attaining project success. You will be able to analyse the performance of a project during the execution phase, describe the major functions of project management and how they are applied.

Project Management

This unit explores the employment relations environment in Australia and uses comparative analysis to study other countries in the region. Topics of interest include various approaches to employee relations, the role of the state, unions and employers, collective bargaining, and industrial conflict and co-operation.

Employment Relations and Asia Pacific Contexts

In this unit, students are introduced to common HR data, metrics and analytics that guide decision making in order to support strategic organisational goals. The first part of the unit focuses on understanding the role of data in decision making, the second part of the unit focuses on analysis techniques and data interpretation pitfalls, and the final part of the unit focuses on communication of results to enact change.

Data, Metrics, Reporting and Analytics

This unit introduces students to essential elements in research preparation. Topics covered will include the development of a literature review to expound research questions, the decision-making process as it relates to research methodology, the legitimisation of data collection strategies and analyses and the essentials in writing up research for scholarship and practice.

Research Preparation for Business

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UNIT OUTLINE




This unit enables students to investigate how firms and organisations design and execute effective strategies. Relevant issues explored include: macro-globalisation, market competition, environment, sustainability, information communication technology, meso-government regulatory frameworks, shareholder and stakeholder needs, and micro-resources, leadership and organisational culture and climate. Students analyse recent case studies and ‘hot topics’ in strategy drawn from the media and business journals.




This unit explores the development and management of start-up enterprises and social ventures, focusing on commercialisation of new business ideas and technologies. Topics include opportunity recognition and evaluation, Operations-related and exit strategies, innovation and creativity, financing and entrepreneurial networks. The complexities of technology management, innovation strategies and planning are also covered. Students will work in small groups developing a feasibility plan to launch a new venture and learn how to pitch and sell their new business.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING

Units

• Organisational Behaviour and Management• Accounting for Managers • Business Finance • Accounting Processes • Corporate Accounting • Principles of Business Governance • Taxation Principles • Management Accounting • Accounting Theory and Governance• Auditing • Economics and Business Strategy • Research Preparation for Business • Quantitative Research for Business • Business ValuationSpecified Elective:• Leading the Engaged Enterprise• Strategies for Growth and Excellence

Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded the prestigious Master of Professional Accounting. The degree will be the same as that awarded to on-campus students of the university. Graduates will be allowed to use the title Master of Professional Accounting (Murdoch) after their names.Graduation ceremonies are held twice a year in Singapore and once a year in Perth. Graduates are encouraged to attend the degree convocation in Perth with their families whenever possible.

Award & Graduation

Master of Professional Accounting

This programme allows you to add an accredited accounting qualification to your qualifications from any other discipline. Accounting is vital in the management of any organisation. In this programme, you’ll learn how to make the kind of decisions that affect an organisation’s planning, control and performance. You’ll learn about buying and selling company shares, lending funds and providing goods and services. This Master’s Degree is eligible for ACCA F1-F9 exemptions. It can be completed in 16 months.

Programme Overview

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UNIT OUTLINE

This unit provides an overview of the multifaceted governance framework of business in Australia. It gives an introduction to the governance requirements relevant to business within an Australian context with particular reference to business transactions, ethical and fair business practices, the establishment and operation of business associations, including partnerships and corporations, and the rights, duties and obligations of various stakeholders in these business associations.

Principles of Business Governance

This is an advanced unit in financial accounting which focuses on issues that arise because a business is incorporated. The topics include those that have a high degree of specific relevance to large public companies and include share issues, tax-effect accounting, consolidations, asset impairment and intangibles, leases, extractive industries, accounting for foreign currency and accounting for associates. These topics will be discussed in the context of the law, International and Australian Accounting Standards and generally accepted accounting practices.

Corporate Accounting


This unit examines the financial management issues of a business entity. The tools used by financial managers are introduced and applied in a variety of long and short-term financing and asset management contexts. Topics include financial mathematics, capital budgeting, risk and return relationships, cost of capital and working capital management.

Business Finance

This unit introduces students to the technical aspects as well as the underlying concepts involved in the accounting cycle from recording financial transactions to the production of relevant financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards. Topics include balance-day adjustments, accounting subsystems, reporting and analysing assets, liabilities and equity. Students will also be instructed in QuickBooks to enhance their understanding of computer-based accounting.

Accounting Processes





UNIT OUTLINE


The objective of the unit is to develop a theoretical and legal background to the role and responsibilities of the auditor and the audit process. Topics include the scope and limitations of the audit, the legal background to audit responsibilities and duty of care, auditing standards, accepting and planning audit engagements, evaluating audit risk, internal control, audit evidence, audit procedures and audit reports.

Auditing

Increasing competition and rapid technological change means that, more than ever before, managers must have a sound understanding of the economic fundamentals of business enterprises, the operation of markets and the role played by governments. In this unit, particular emphasis is given to the role of innovation and productivity in driving higher output growth.

Economics and Business Strategy

This unit introduces students to essential elements in research preparation. Topics covered will include the development of a literature review to expound research questions, the decision-making process as it relates to research methodology, the legitimisation of data collection strategies and analysis and the essentials in writing up research for scholarship and practice.

Research Preparation for Business

Almost all managers will use descriptive and inferential statistics as part of their work to explain and interpret information. This unit introduces data analysis and decision-making tools for managers. Students will be able to identify situations in which quantitative analysis can support problem-solving and decision-making. They will also gain experience in applying decision analysis technique and statistical packages in management contexts. It also includes the modelling of organisations and business problems, descriptive measures of quantitative data and statistical inference.

Quantitative Research for Business

This unit provides an overview of the concept of value and the standards, concepts and principles of valuation and their application in the financial and corporate world. It gives an introduction to valuation theory together with practical skills in business valuation. Different approaches to business valuation will be explored together with outcomes that are theoretically sound and legally defensible in practice.

Business Valuation

The unit considers the principles of Australian income tax law as they apply to all taxpaying entities. The emphasis is on learning general tax rules and how those rules apply to broad categories of business and financial transactions, rather than on the myriad of specific provisions and exemptions. Teaching of this primary tax unit at graduate level is based on the supposition that students will approach tax law as an integrated component of a complex economic and business environment.

Taxation Principles

This unit focuses on providing accounting information to internal management. The topics include advanced costing methods and systems for services, products and overheads, information for managing resources for performance evaluation and tactical decision-making. In addition, contemporary approaches to measure and manage performance using non-financial indicators will be discussed.

Management Accounting

The focus of this capstone accounting unit is on the theories that underpin contemporary accounting issues and accounting standards. Topics include accounting theories, measurement alternatives, governance and ethics, triple bottom line and social responsibility reporting and the importance of understanding user needs and impediments to transparent financial reporting.

Accounting Theory and Governance



This unit enables students to investigate how firms and organisations design and execute effective strategies. Exploring relevant issues: macro-globalisation, market competition, environmental, sustainability, information communication technology, meso-government regulatory frameworks, shareholder and stakeholder needs, and micro-resources, leadership and organisational culture and climate. Students investigate the application of Game Theory to strategic thinking and decision-making. Students analyse recent case studies and ‘hot topics’ in strategy drawn from the media and business journals.


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FEE SCHEDULE & APPLICATION

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Fee Schedule

The Master of Business Administration or Master of Human Resource Management programme accepts the following qualifications:• Successful completion of Bachelor’s Degree qualifications with 2 years of relevant working experience.• Other equivalent qualifications with 2 years of relevant working experience will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.• In all cases, the final decision for admission to the programme rests with Murdoch University.The Master of Professional Accounting programme accepts the following qualifications:• Successful completion of Bachelor’s Degree qualifications• Other equivalent qualifications with relevant working experience will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.• In all cases, the final decision for admission to the programme rests with Murdoch University.• Students who have completed a degree with an accounting major from an Australian University will not be considered for admission.

Entry Requirements & Application

Participants are selected on the basis of the unique qualities each will bring to the group as a whole. A blending of diverse backgrounds creates opportunities for participants to benefit from the experience and perspective of others.

Admission to the Programme

Application deadlines for each term intake are contained in the application forms. Usually, the university takes about 2 weeks to process each application. Therefore, it is advisable for potential students to apply for admission at least 2 weeks before the start of each intake.

Closing Dates

You can finance your programme fees through study loans with affordable monthly instalment payments.Study loans are available with most banks and financial institutions. Interested candidates may contact: Maybank : 1800 629 2265 www.maybank.com.sgOCBC Bank : 1800 363 3333 www.ocbc.com.sg*Only applicable for local students.

Study Loans*

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For other information on Murdoch University’s programmes, please contact:Telephone : 6733 1877Facsimile : 6225 3605Email Address : [email protected] Website : www.murdochatkaplan.com.sgMurdoch Website : www.murdoch.edu.au

The full application package should be sent to:Director, Murdoch UniversityMaster’s Degree ProgrammesKaplan Higher Education InstituteKaplan City Campus @ Wilkie Edge8 Wilkie Road, #02-01, Singapore 228095

Murdoch University and Kaplan Higher Education Institute reserve the right to alter, amend or delete any programme fee, programme, admission requirement, mode of delivery or other arrangements without prior notice.The information contained in this brochure is correct at time of printing (June 2017).Murdoch University CRICOS Provider Number 00125JRegistered with Committee for Private Education (CPE), part of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). UEN 198600044N: Validity 17/8/2014 to 16/8/2018

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PROGRAMME PATHWAY

• Master of Business Administration • Master of Human Resource Management• Master of Professional Accounting

Murdoch University-recognised Private Diploma, Kaplan Diploma or PolytechnicDiploma graduates may gain direct entry to Year 2 of the Degree programmes

List of All Bachelor’s Degree Programmes Available

Bachelor of Business• Accounting - Accounting and Banking - Accounting and Business Law - Accounting and Economics - Accounting and Finance - Accounting and Management - Accounting and Marketing• Business Law• Banking - Banking and Business Law - Banking and Finance - Banking and Management - Banking and Marketing• Economics - Economics and Banking - Economics and Business Law - Economics and Finance - Economics and Management - Economics and Marketing• Finance - Finance and Business Law - Finance and Management - Finance and Marketing• Human Resource Management - Human Resource Management and Business Law - Human Resource Management and Management - Human Resource Management and Marketing• Hospitality and Tourism Management - Hospitality and Tourism Management and Business Law - Hospitality and Tourism Management and Human Resource Management - Hospitality and Tourism Management and Management - Hospitality and Tourism Management and Marketing - Hospitality and Tourism Management and Public Relations• International Business - International Business and Finance - International Business and Hospitality and Tourism Management - International Business and Human Resource Management - International Business and Management - International Business and Marketing - International Business and Web Communication• Management - Management and Business Law - Management and International Business - Management and Marketing• Marketing - Marketing and Business Law - Marketing and International Business - Marketing and Public Relations - Marketing and Web Communication

Bachelor of Arts• Communication and Media Studies - Communication and Media Studies and Journalism - Communication and Media Studies and Marketing - Communication and Media Studies and Public Relations - Communication and Media Studies and Web Communication• Journalism - Journalism and Communication and Media Studies - Journalism and Management - Journalism and Marketing - Journalism and Public Relations - Journalism and Web Communication• Tourism and Events - Tourism and Events and Business Law - Tourism and Events and Communication and Media Studies - Tourism and Events and Hospitality and Tourism Management - Tourism and Events and Human Resource Management - Tourism and Events and Management - Tourism and Events and Marketing - Tourism and Events and Public Relations - Tourism and Events and Web Communication• Psychology - Psychology and Communication and Media Studies - Psychology and Human Resource Management - Psychology and Management - Psychology and Marketing - Psychology and Web Communication• Public Relations - Public Relations and Journalism - Public Relations and Management - Public Relations and Marketing• Web Communication - Web Communication and Communication and Media

Studies - Web Communication and Management - Web Communication and Marketing - Web Communication and Public Relations

Bachelor of Science• Business Information Systems - Business Information Systems and Computer Science - Business Information Systems and Management - Business Information Systems and Web Communication• Computer Science - Computer Science and Business Information Systems - Computer Science and Management• Cyber Forensics and Information Security - Cyber Forensics and Information Security and Business Information Systems - Cyber Forensics and Information Security and Computer Science - Cyber Forensics and Information Security and Management

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