Analysis for Competitive Advantage
Duration
- One semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 36 hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.
2022 teaching periods
Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Swinburne Online Teaching Period 3 |
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Prerequisites
ACC20007 Management Accounting for Planning and ControlAims and objectives
This unit is designed to equip you with enhanced knowledge and in-depth understanding of management accounting concepts and technique application to achieve sustainable competitive edge. It addresses the interplay between competitive advantage and strategic management accounting in the context of contemporary operational environment. The link between strategy and resource management is emphasised, with the focus on value creation in achieving and maintaining a sustainable organisation.
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Explain and demonstrate the role of management accounting in supporting strategy development and implementation
2. Identify and evaluate the strategic positions and strategic options of contemporary organisations to achieving sustainable competitive advantage
3. Apply appropriate strategic management accounting techniques to a range of complex business situations to improve value-creating activities in the day-to-day operations of an organisation
4. Apply divergent thinking, problem solving and research skills to solve cases in strategic management accounting and to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing
Courses with unit
This is a unit of study in the Bachelor of Business suite of courses.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type
Hours per week
Number of Weeks
Total
Face to Face Contact
Class
2
12
24
Online Contact Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning
1
12
12
Unspecified Learning Activities
Independent Learning
9.5
12
114
TOTAL
150 hours
Swinburne Online
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Online Contact Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 12.5 | 12 | 150 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
1. Assignment and Presentation (Individual) 5 - 15%
2. Assignment and Presentation (Group) 15 - 25%
2. Test (Individual) 10 - 20%
3. Class Exercises (Individual/Group) 5 - 15%
4. Examination (Individual) 40 - 60%
2. Test (Individual) 10 - 20%
3. Class Exercises (Individual/Group) 5 - 15%
4. Examination (Individual) 40 - 60%
General skills outcomes
• Teamwork skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analysis skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• Ability to work independently
• Problem solving skills
• Analysis skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• Ability to work independently
Content
- Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage
- Value Chain Analysis and Management
- Transfer Pricing and International Issues
- Performance Evaluation: Financial and Non-Financial Measures
- Balanced Scorecard (BSC)
- Environmental and Social Management Accounting (ESMA)
- Contemporary Management Accounting Systems
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.