BUSN8103 Special Topics in Commerce
BUSN8103 is only available under certain award programs.
| Offered By | School of Accounting & Business Info Systems |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Business |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2011, Second Semester, 2011, First Semester, 2012, and Second Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This is an advanced course which examines positive theories of financial reporting. Empirical research relating to the use of accounting in contracts, accounting discretion, and the relationship between accounting information and firm value is critically analysed. The course also examines the key theoretical perspectives essential to the understanding of empirical accounting research. |
| Learning Outcomes |
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to further advance their research skill by taking undertaking directed studies in Commerce. Students will 1) develop an advanced-level ability to critically analyse theoretical and empirical research in financial accounting, and 2) demonstrate the ability to access, process and analyse data used in contemporary empirical accounting research. |
| Indicative Assessment |
The assessment for this course will negotiated with students, but is likely to include multiple major pieces of assessment due throughout the teaching period. |
| Workload |
Teaching for this course is likely to be in the format of one 3 hour seminar per week; however, enrolment numbers may dictate that it be run differently. Students will also be expected to put in up to 8 hours of their own time outside of class focussing on individual research and preparation for seminars. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs., SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation., and TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Commerce |
| Eligibility |
This course is only available to candidates enrolled in a Doctoral program convened by the College of Business and Economics. Enrolment must be approved by Convenor of the PhD program in which you are enrolled. |
| Prescribed Texts |
See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8103 |
| Preliminary Reading |
See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8103 |
| Indicative Reading List |
See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8103 |
| Programs | Master of Commerce and Master of Commerce |
| Other Information |
For further information please refer to http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8103 |
| Academic Contact | See http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSN8103 |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.
