SRE170 - Construction Finance
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Waterfront (Geelong) Trimester 3: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Olubukola (Bukky) Tokede Trimester 3: Olubukola (Bukky) Tokede |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 2 hour class per week, 1 x 1 hour seminar per week. |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Online independent and collaborative learning including scheduled activities as detailed in the unit site. |
Content
In SRE170, students will learn fundamental accounting principles and practices to financial transactions on building works and in construction companies. Students will identify how accounting is one of a number of systems which provide information to managers in the construction industry. Learning and assessment activities will focus on understanding financial statements, elementary financial analysis and cash management, taxation considerations including capital allowances, capital budgeting techniques and the obligations and cost of employing staff.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Collect and critically analyse financial and economic data to understand the operation of the Australian stockmarket and its impact on the Australian economy. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO2 | Develop knowledge on the creation and analysis of financial statements. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Apply financial information to company accounts and interpret the reports produced. | GLO3: Digital Literacy |
| ULO4 | Critically evaluate financial information in companies and strategically make decisions for construction projects. | GLO5: Problem Solving |
| ULO5 | Provide an introduction into building development appraisal. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group research report | Collaborative written report, approximately 6,000 word total. | 30% | Week 6 |
| Accounting report | Written report, 2,000-word maximum | 30% | Week 9 |
| Financial acumen Report | Written report, 2,500 words maximum | 40% | Week 12 |
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
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit students must achieve at least 40% in the Financial acumen report.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: SRE170 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.
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