MAA204 - Accounting Information Systems and Data Analytics
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | MIS251 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Abdifatah Haji Trimester 3: Abdifatah Haji |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | MAA103 |
| Incompatible with: | MIS251 |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 3 hour on-campus seminar each week. |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | 1 x 3 hour online seminar (recordings provided) each week. |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
Content
In this unit, you’ll learn about systems and software used by accounting practitioners and organisations, the role of the accountant in implementing systems and controls in organisations, transaction processes, and you’ll develop the ability to critically evaluate accounting information systems and controls. You will also consider the role of data analytics from an accountant’s perspective.
You will gain hands-on experience with relevant software used to undertake fundamental business projects such as setting up the accounts for a new business.
Learning Outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Evaluate the impacts of information and communication technology (ICT) on an organisation’s environment, business model, risk management, decision making and communication. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Critically evaluate the adequacy of ICT processes and controls, and propose recommendations for improvements. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO3 | Analyse data and information, by using data analytics and ICT knowledge to inform stakeholders of key trends and information to assist in decision making. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO3: Digital literacy |
| ULO4 | Evidence and reflect on the effectiveness of self-directed learning with considerations for ongoing professional development using technology. | GLO6: Self-management |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Individual) Problem Based Written Assignment | Equivalent to 1000 words | 20% | Week 5 |
| Assessment 2: (Individual) Portfolio Part A: (Individual) Case Study: Data Analysis and Report (Analytical) Part B: (Individual) Written reflection (self) | Part A: Equivalent to 500 words Part B: 750 words | Part A: 20% Part B: 10% | Week 10 |
| Examination - Specified Resources | 2 hours | 50% | End-of-unit assessment period |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination to evidence a minimum proficiency in the aligned accounting discipline learning outcomes included in this unit.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for MAA204 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Unit Fee Information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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