Bachelor of Commerce

2016 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2016 course information
Award granted	Bachelor of Commerce
Campus	Burwood (Melbourne) Waterfront (Geelong) Warrnambool* Hume Global Learning Centre Craigieburn Deakin Learning Centre Dandenong Werribee Learning Centre
Cloud Campus	Yes
Duration	3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code	001838A Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Warrnambool
Deakin course code	M300
Deakin Learning Centre course codes	Students who wish to study this course at the Deakin Learning Centres, must enrol into the following course codes: Hume Global Learning Centre-Craigieburn - course code M300CR Deakin Learning Centre Dandenong - course code M300DA Werribee Learning Centre - course code M300WE
Students who commenced this course prior to Trimester 1 2016, please refer to the below link: M300 Bachelor of Commerce (Links to 2015 Handbook. See 2015 Course Listing PDF for structure) * Not all major sequences are available via Campus study at Warrnambool. Students undertaking units in major sequences that are not available in Campus mode may enrol in units offered in Cloud (online) mode.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

From accounting, to economics, to marketing, tailor your degree and open up opportunities in every area of business and government.

After spending your first year studying key business disciplines, you’ll then choose from a wide range of specialist major sequences. You can also choose from specialised areas offered by other faculties such as journalism, sociology, politics and policy studies, languages, and psychology.

Studying Commerce at Deakin gives you more than a world-class degree. You have the flexibility to design the course around areas you’re interested in – within Commerce and in other fields.

Indicative student workload

As a student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Professional recognition

Graduates who complete the accounting major sequence plus specified finance and commercial law units, provides an opportunity for students to be eligible to apply for admission to the:

CA Program of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
Associate membership for the CPA Program, CPA Australia
IPA Program of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and
Exemptions may apply for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Students should consult with a Faculty course adviser to identify the units required by each professional body, and also consult with the professional body. Eligibility may depend on work place experience.

Unit selection

Students admitted to the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) will be given advice on unit selection, however students must take responsibility for planning their own studies within the course structure and course rules.

Part-time studies

Part-time study is available via Campus and Cloud (online) mode. Part-time study refers to academic workload, not mode of study.

Course Learning Outcomes

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline Specific knowledge and capabilities	Apply a broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge of commerce and its applications
Communication	Communicate commerce concepts and information effectively including in oral, written and visual forms in a cohesive and understandable manner to academic audiences, business professionals and laypersons.
Digital Literacy	Use technologies to Identify, locate, evaluate, synthesise and disseminate and communicate information in the field of commerce.
Critical thinking	Evaluate and critically analyse academic, professional and business information and values.
Problem Solving	Identify solutions to a diverse range of authentic problems in commerce.
Self-management	Take personal responsibility for actions, self- reflect and critique own performance and identify and plan future professional development.
Teamwork	Interact and collaborate with others from a range of disciplines and backgrounds.
Global Citizenship	Engage effectively in different environments and contexts reflecting social, sustainable, ethical, economic, and global perspectives in the field of commerce.
	Approved by Faculty Board October 2014

Course rules

To complete the Bachelor of Commerce students must attain 24 credit points. The 24 credit points include 8 credit ponts of core units, 8 credit points of units from a major (you will be required to complete at least one major) and 8 credit points of elective units (you may choose to undertake another 8 unit major). Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake 2 trimesters each year.

To complete the course you must include the following:

at least 16 credit points from Business and Law undergraduate units
8 credit points of core Bachelor of Commerce units
MCA010 Communication for Academic Studies (0 credit point unit)
at least one 8 credit point Bachelor of Commerce major
Level 1 - no more than 10 credit points
Level 3 - at least 6 credit points (at least 4 must be Business and Law undergraduate units)

Major sequences

Refer to the details of each major sequence for availability.
All students in the Bachelor of Commerce are required to complete at least one major sequence chosen from the following:

^ M300 Bachelor of Commerce is the recommended pathway to qualify for membership of professional organisations.

Course structure

Core units

MAA103

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MAE101

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MAF101

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MIS171

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MLC101

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MMK101

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MMM132

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MWL101

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MCA010

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Course structure

Elective units

Students may choose up to eight credit points of electives. These may constitute a second commerce major, or a major available in another Faculty (provided any prerequisites can be met), or a combination of units (again pre-requisites allowing) chosen by the student.

These may include the following Work Integrated Learning (WIL) units and general elective units offered by the Faculty which are specifically designed to enhance a student’s experience of the workplace:

MWL201

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MWL202

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MWL203

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MWL204

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MWL301

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MWL302

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MWL303

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MWL304

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MWL311

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MWL312

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Other elective unit:

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Details of major sequences

Finance

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Warrnambool*, Cloud (online)

Unit set code

MJ-M30045

Overview

Finance is all about decision making. Do I buy or sell, invest or borrow? Finance specialists research and analyse the financial aspects of organisations and markets. They provide advice on investments and other areas of financial management. Studying finance will give you a broad understanding of the structure and operations of financial markets in Australia, plus the theory and techniques underlying financial decision-making. An honours year is available upon completion of this major sequence.

Career outcomes

You may find employment opportunities in banking, brokering, credit analysis, funds management, insurance, international finance, risk management and securities analysis.

Units

MAA250

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MAF202

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MAF203

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MAE256

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MAF307

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MAF306

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MAF308

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MAF302

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* Waterfront (Geelong) and Warrnambool students will be required to undertake units in Cloud (online) mode.

Details of major sequences

Management

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Cloud (online)

Unit set code

MJ-M30038

Overview

Examine change, innovation and technology, globalisation, quality service cultures, participation and performance to develop the management skills of communication, problem solving, planning, organising, managing change and working cooperatively.

An honours year is available upon completion of this major sequence.

Professional recognition

Graduates may be eligible for affiliate status membership of the Australian Institute of Management (AIM).

Career outcomes

You may find employment in management positions in the private and public sectors, operations or strategic management.

Units

MMM240

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MMM241

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MMH230

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MMM267

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MMM343

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MMM306

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MMH356

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MMM308

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Details of major sequences

Human Resource Management

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Cloud (online)

Unit set code

MJ-M30046

Overview

People management is one of the fastest growing fields of professional employment. HR management includes recruitment, selection, training and development, workplace diversity, employee relations, performance and change management, and remuneration. You will also gain invaluable counselling, mediation and negotiation skills that will stand you in good stead in any field you enter in the future. An honours year is available upon completion of this major sequence.

Career opportunities

Career options include working in training and development in a variety of areas such as an equal employment opportunity officer, or a human resources practitioner or officer in business, industry and government.

Units

MMH230

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MMH232

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MMH231

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MMH250

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MMH356

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MMH352

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MMH349

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MMH331

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Details of major sequences

Management Information Systems

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Cloud (online)

Unit set code

MJ-M30039

Overview

Supplement your business studies with knowledge of the underlying information systems that support modern business processes. Learn about the business applications of information systems and gain the skills and knowledge relevant to understand this dynamic area.

Career outcomes

You may find work as an IT professional, business systems programmer, member of implementation teams within corporations or within specialist systems development companies, business analyst or as an adviser to companies who have outsourced their IT function.

Units

MIS201

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MIS202

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MIS231

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MIS352

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MIS398

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MIS313

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MIS312

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MIS399

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* Waterfront (Geelong) students will be required to undertake units in Cloud (online) mode.

Details of major sequences

Financial Planning

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Warrnambool*, Cloud (online)

Unit set code

MJ-M30044

Overview

Choosing a major sequence in financial planning will provide you with the skills you need to attain your own personal financial goals and to develop the expertise to advise others in a professional capacity. Financial planners specialise in key financial areas, including retirement taxation, investment and estate planning. You will examine both the theoretical framework of financial planning, plus the practical application of the theories and strategies.

Professional recognition

Graduates who complete the Financial Planning major sequence in the Bachelor of Commerce are eligible to join the Financial Planning Association (FPA).

Career outcomes

Financial planners are innovative and lateral in their thinking, they are up to date with the latest changes and they are committed to providing sound, independent and ethical advice.

Units

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MAA255

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MAA317

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MAA318

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MAA319

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MLC301

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MAF202

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MAF307

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(i) Financial planning students intending to undertake an Honours degree must complete the Finance major sequence.

* Waterfront (Geelong) and Warrnambool students will be required to undertake one unit in Cloud (online) mode.

Details of major sequences

Marketing

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Cloud (online)

Unit set code

MJ-M30040

Overview

Marketing is about relationships with customers and involves developing, maintaining and enhancing those relationships. Modern marketing is about adding value to the customer experience and building a relationship between buyers and sellers that benefits both.

You will gain knowledge of marketing in domestic and international markets. An honours year is available upon completion of this major sequence.

Professional recognition

The Marketing major sequence in the Bachelor of Commerce is accredited by the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI).

Career outcomes

Career options include working in advertising, brand/product management, customer relations management, event management, marketing research, public relations, retailing, web design, sales management, e-commerce marketing specialist, advertising director, art director, creative director, public relations director, media relations director, SEO manager, social media marketing manager, internet marketing coordinator, director of digital marketing, territory manager, marketing director, senior sales representative, promotions director, relationship manager, account executive, media director, product marketing manager, creative assistant, marketing data analyst marketing communications director, inside sales representative, marketing analyst, brand manager, online product manager, account coordinator, marketing specialist, market research analyst, digital brand manager, promotions coordinator, e-mail marketer, marketing consultant, project manager and media planner.

Units

MIS384

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MMK265

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MMK266

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MMK251

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MMK280

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MMK368

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MMK393

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MMK325

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# This unit was previously coded MMK380

*Waterfront (Geelong) students will be required to undertake one or more units in Cloud (online) mode.

Details of major sequences

Accounting^

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Warrnambool, Cloud (online)

Unit set code

MJ-M30041

Overview

Accountants are information specialists. They provide information, which is the only means of summarising the activities and worth of an organisation in a manageable form, as the basis for all review, decision and action throughout virtually every layer of business and government. An honours year is available upon completion of this major sequence.

Professional recognition

Graduates who complete the accounting major sequence plus specified finance and commercial law units will be eligible to apply for admission to the CA Program of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), the CPA Program of CPA Australia, the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

To check your eligibility for entry to the CA Program of the CAANZ click here.

To check your eligibility for entry to the CPA Program of CPA Australia click here.

To check your eligibility for entry to the IPA Program of the Institute of Public Accountants click here.

Career outcomes

You may find employment in accounting positions in the business community, industry, commerce, the service sector or private practice, or work in management consulting, the financial services sector or with government bodies.

Units

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MAA261

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MAA262

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MAA303

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MAA363

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MAF203

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MLC301

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MAA310

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Students should consult with their course adviser regarding the units required for professional recognition.

The eligibility of students for membership of any of the accounting accrediting bodies is subject to meeting the requirements of that body and that Deakin makes no representations that individuals will meet those requirements.

^ M300 Bachelor of Commerce is the recommended pathway to qualify for membership of professional organisations.

Details of major sequences

Economics

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Cloud (online)

Unit set code

MJ-M30043

Overview

Economics is an important element of any business career or the basis of a specialist career in economic research and policy. Economics is relevant to the study of a whole range of other disciplines: business; finance; international markets and trade; health; transport; democracy and voting patterns; the environment – including policies on global warming; as well as social equity and wellbeing. An honours year is available upon completion of this major sequence.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Economics Society of Australia. Professional recognition by the Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance is also available.

Career outcomes

An economics major sequence can provide the background for many versatile careers in industry and finance in roles such as an analyst, forecaster, researcher and manager. In government, you may work as a policy researcher and administrator, and in education.

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MAE201

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MAE213

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MAE256

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MAE312

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MAE307

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plus one unit from:

MAE301

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MAE304

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plus one unit from:

MAE305

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MAE306

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^ This unit was previously coded MAE202

* Waterfront (Geelong) students will be required to undertake units in Cloud (online) mode.

Details of major sequences

International Trade

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (Online)

Unit set code

MJ-M30037

Overview

Acquire a sound understanding of the economic basis to trade and the institutions and market structures underlying global commerce. Gain the essential background in economics and, in particular, international trade, which business operators need to be successful participants in the global economy. You will study the economic, political and cultural characteristics of the major trading regions, including North America, Western and Eastern Europe and the Middle East, but with a strong emphasis on Asian trade.

Career outcomes

Graduates can be found working in all aspects of international business, both in Australia and overseas, undertaking roles in trade promotion, government departments, banking and general business management.

Units

MAE201

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MAE203

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MAE213

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MAE207

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MAE312

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MAE302

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MAE314

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MAE315

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Details of major sequences

Commercial Law

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Warrnambool*, Cloud (online)

Unit set code

MJ-M30042

Overview

This major sequence is designed to provide business professionals with a foundation in commercial law. Specialised units such as Sport and the Law, Employment Law and International Commercial Law enable you to work in areas such as sport management, HR management or in an international environment.

Career outcomes

Career opportunities exist as commercial law experts in private and public companies, government bodies, public service and real estate.

Units

MLC203

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MLC206

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MLC301

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MLC305

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MLC309

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MAA255

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MLL344

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MLC302

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From Trimester 2 2016

MLC203

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MLC206

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MLC301

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MLC305

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MLC309

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MAA255

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MLL329

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MLC302

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* Warrnambool students will be required to undertake units in Cloud (online) mode.

Details of major sequences

Business Analytics

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)*, Cloud (Online)

Unit set code

MJ-M30036

Overview

The demand for business decision makers who are able to use analytics tools to shape their decisions continues to grow across the globe. Business analytics focuses on unlocking insights contained in information to improve operational efficiency, financial performance and strategic management.