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Business Handbook

Department of Business Studies Handbook

1974

Information a s a t October 1973

Swinburne College of Technology,

John S t r e e t , Hawthorn, Vic tor ia .

P.O. Box 218, Hawthorn, 3122. Telephone 81 0301.

Cables & Telegrams, "Swintech", Melbourne.

CONTENTS

General Information

Introduction t o Swinburne

Courses available

Application procedure

Entry requirements

Preliminary year

Enrolment 1974

Examinations 1974

Degrees and diplomas

Conferring of diplomas

Fees

Fare concessions

College services

scholarships

Student ac t iv i t i e s

Administration Staff

Academic Board

Faculty Boards

1974 college calendar

~ o c a t i o n map

Business Studies section

Academic s t a f f

General course de ta i l s

Degree courses

Bach.elor of Business conversion course

Diploma courses

Subject t i t l e s and code numbers:

Accounting

Data processing

Secretarial

Graduate diploma

Prizes for high academic achievement

Subject de ta i l s

Subjects taught by other depts.

INTRODUCTION TO SWINBURNE

Educational a c t i v i t y of one kind o r another has been conducted on t h e p resen t co l l ege s i te s ince 1909. Early i n t h a t year c l a s s e s were conducted i n carpentry, plumbing and blacksmithing, with a t o t a l of 80 s tudents . The i n s t i t u t i o n grew and wi th in a shor t t ime t h e r e developed a boys' junior t echn ica l school and a g i r l s ' school. The co l l ege was o r i g i n a l l y c a l l e d t h e Eastern Suburbs Technical College. This name was changed i n 1913 t o Swinburne Technical College t o commemorate t h e Hon. George Swinburne, a former mayor of Hawthorn, whose energies were l a r g e l y responsib le f o r t h e c o l l e g e ' s i n i t i a l establishment. I n 1969 t h e co l l ege adopted i t s p resen t t i t l e : Swinburne College of Technology.

It i s worth adding here, t o avoid confusion, t h a t al though names a r e s imi la r , t h e co l l ege has no formal connection wi th t h e Swinburne Technical School o r wi th t h e Swinburne Community School.

The co l l ege is now an autonomous i n s t i t u t i o n a f f i l i a t e d wi th t h e Vic to r i a I n s t i t u t e of Colleges, and a s such i s recognised by t h e Aust ra l ian Government a s a co l l ege of advanced education.

From these var ied beginnings, Swinburne College of Technology has developed i n i t s own r i g h t a s a vocational t e r t i a r y i n s t i t u t i o n . It i s t h e second l a r g e s t col lege of advanced education i n Vic tor ia . Enrolments a t t h e t e r t i a r y l e v e l i n 1973 a r e 1,890 fu l l- t ime and 2,150 part- t ime s tudents .

The co l l ege o f f e r s diploma courses i n t h e f a c u l t i e s of Applied Science, Art, Business Studies, Engineering and General S tudies and, wi th in these same f a c u l t i e s , degree courses i n t h e f i e l d s of graphic design; appl ied chemistry; business; and c i v i l , e l e c t r i c a l , mechanical, and production engineering. Further degree courses ( i n genera l s t u d i e s and c e r t a i n a reas of appl ied science) a r e awaiting approval from t h e V.I .C .

The co l l ege has an extensive bui ld ing programme under way. The f i v e - l e v e l l i b r a r y bui ld ing was occupied i n February 1972 and an eleven-storey Business and General S tudies block t o t h e nor th of t h e l i b r a r y w i l l be occupied i n 1974.

COURSES AVAILABLE AT SWINBURNE

The co l l ege o f f e r s a v a r i e t y of courses a t t e r t i a r y l e v e l t o s tudents wishing t o s tudy appl ied science, a r t , business s tud ies , engineering o r genera l s tud ies ; a wide range of technic ian and t r a d e courses; and d ive r se ex t ra- cur r i cu la r a c t i v i t i e s . The f a c i l i t i e s of t h e co l l ege a r e cons tan t ly being improved and expanded t o meet t h e technological demanls of t h e fu tur? .

Courses a r e a v a i l a b l e i n t h e following areas :

Applied Science

Applied chemistry Biochemistry

Graphic design Film and t e l e v i s i o n

Business Studies

Accounting Elec t ronic da ta processing S e c r e t a r i a l p r a c t i c e

Engineering

Biochemical engineering Chemical engineering C i v i l engineering E l e c t r i c a l engineering Elec t ronic engiceering Heating, v e n t i l a t i o n , air- condit ioning and

re f r i g e r a t i o n I n d u s t r i a l management Mechanical engineering Production engineering

General S tudies

Languages Psychology SOC iology

Technical College Division

Building t r a d e s - apprent iceship and technic ian E l e c t r i c a l t r a d e s - apprent iceship and technic ian Metal t r a d e s - apprent iceship and technic ian Plumbing and g a s f i t t i n g t r a d e s - apprenticeship and

technic ian Higher technic ian Design d r a f t i n g Preliminary year (form V 1 t e r t i a ry- or ien ted)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE - TERTIARY COURSES

Full-time s tudies

Application t o enrol i n f i r s t year (post form V I entry): With the exception of students current ly enrolled a t Swinburne fo r t he preliminary year, a l l applicants fo r full- time study a t the f i r s t year l eve l ( t ha t is , the year immediately a f t e r Higher School Cer t i f i ca te ) must be made through the Victorian Universi t ies Admissions Committee (WAC).

The WAC issues two types of application form - Form A and Form B.

Form A is fo r use only be students current ly undertaking full- time study f o r t h e Higher School Cer t i f i ca te . Forms have been d i s t r ibu ted t o a l l Victorian secondary schools, a s have copies of t h e WAC publication "Guide f o r prospective 1974 students" which ou t l ines t h e procedure t o be followed f o r making application.

Form B i s t o be used by a l l appl icants not current ly enrolled f o r t he Higher School Cer t i f i ca te and, together with the "Guide t o prospective 1974 students", may be obtained from e i the r t he college Admissions Officer o r from the o f f i ce s of WAC, 450 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne 3004.

The closing da te f o r a l l applications is 12 November 1973. In a l l cases t h e application forms must be sent d i r ec t l y t o WAC and not t o t he college.

Applications t o enrol i n second year and higher: Please apply d i r e c t t o t h e college and not through t h e WAC. Application forms can be obtained from our Admissions Officer, M r . R.K. Stewart, ext . 162.

Part- time s tudies

A l l applications fo r enrolment i n part- time courses must be made d i r ec t l y t o t h e college. Application forms a r e avai lable from t h e college Admissions Officer, M r . R.K. Stewart, ext . 162.

Applications fo r enrolment i n part- time courses should be received by t h e college by the following dates:

General Studies: 30 November 1973 Business Studies: 18 January 1974 Applied Science: 1 February 1974 Engineering : 1 February 1974

No places a r e avai lable fo r part- time A r t courses.

Entry requirements

A l l degree and diploma courses commence from the post s i x th form level . Wherever entry i s specif ied as from f i f t h form leve l , t h i s means entry i n t o the preliminary year, apar t from the Technical College Division courses.

To be e l i g ib l e t o en te r the f i r s t year of any degree o r diploma course applicants must have achieved grade D , o r higher, i n a t l e a s t four Higher School Ce r t i f i c a t e subjects , including English, o r have successfully completed the s ix th form year a t a technical college o r school, o r have successfully completed an equivalent qual i f icat ion.

Deferred entry

Students who a re offered a full- time place i n f i r s t year f o r 1974 may apply for deferment u n t i l 1975. Applications must be addressed t o the Registrar , and must be made a t the time an o f f e r of a place a t the college i s made

Deferment w i l l be v i r t ua l l y automatic f o r those students who apply as soon as they receive an of fe r . Later applicants may be asked t o give reasons fo r t h e i r request f o r deferment and, i n those cases, the head of the pa r t i cu l a r department w i l l have the f i n a l decision. Students who have been granted deferment w i l l be informed i n wri t ing by the Registrar.

Deferments w i l l be val id f o r one year only and only fo r entry t o the par t icu la r course fo r which the or ig ina l o f f e r was made.

Should a student who has been granted a deferment apply t o another facul ty o r t o another college o r universi ty, the o f f e r of a reserved place w i l l lapse.

Mature entry

The college has provision f o r mature entry t o courses. Applicants i n t h i s category should forward d e t a i l s of t h e i r previous academic background (or reasons for the lack of it) t o the Registrar.

Offers of places a t the college w i l l be made on the merits of the par t i cu la r case and the Registrar w i l l not i fy successful applicants i n writing.

It should be noted t h a t the scheme i s not intended fo r the rehabi l i t a t ion of students who have recently f a i l ed the Higher School Cer t i f i ca te examinations.

PRELIMINARY YEAR ( s ix th form equivalent)

There a r e two streams of teaching i n the preliminary year fo r students wishing t o undertake t h e following courses :

a ) A r t , Business Studies, and General Studies b) Applied Science, and ~ng inee r ing

The Applied Science and ~ng inee r ing stream i s open t o a l l s tudents who have t h e necessary prerequisi tes.

However, only students from eastern regional technical schools w i l l be admitted i n to t he A r t , Business Studies and General Studies stream.

The Applied Science and Engineering stream can be undertaken by e i t he r full- time o r part- time study. The A r t , Business Studies and General Studies stream is avai lable only f o r full- time study.

Entrance requirements

Students wishing t o enter t he Applied Science and Engineering stream should have passed English, physics, chemistry and mathematics a t t he f i f t h form level .

No prerequis i te subjects a r e s e t f o r students wishing t o enter t he Art, Business Studies and General Studies stream. However students should have s a t i s f a c t o r i l y completed t h e i r f i f t h form s tud ies a t an eastern region technical school.

Subjects avai lable a t preliminary year level :

Applied Science and Engineering stream - Chemistry Mathematics Physics English Expression

A r t , Business Studies and General Studies stream - English Expression Study Methods and Ef f ic ien t Reading History of Western Civ i l i za t ion Introduction o t Modern Government Study of Ideas Personal Typing Data Processing Fundamentals Computing Methods and S t a t i s t i c s l / s t a t i s t i c s Computing Methods and S t a t i s t i c s l/mathematics History of Arts Atti tudes i n 19th Century Australia

Application procedure (preliminary year)

Students from eastern regional technical schools should apply through t h e i r respect ive schools. Application forms w i l l be avai lable from the pr incipal of each school i n November 1973. The college cannot guarantee places f o r eas tern regional technical school students whose applications a r e received a f t e r 7 December 1973.

A l l other appl icants should obtain an application form from the college Admissions Officer, M r . R.K. Stewart (ext. 162). The closing da te fo r applications is Friday 18 January 1974.

ENROLMENT 1974

A l l new students w i l l be required t o pay the general service f ee a t t h e time of enrolment. Enrolment is not completed u n t i l t h e general service f ee has been paid.

Confirmation of enrolment

Early i n each semester students w i l l receive by mail a confirmation of enrolment card which w i l l l i s t t h e i r name, address, student iden t i f i ca t ion number, and the subjects f o r which they a r e enrolled. Each student w i l l be required t o re turn the confirmation of enrolment card t o the Student Records o f f i c e by t h e date printed on the card. The information contained on these cards (plus any subsequent amendments) w i l l form t h e bas i s of examination entry. Fai lure t o re turn t he card by the due da te w i l l be construed a s signifying t h a t the student has withdrawn from a l l study a t t he college. The student w i l l then be struck off the c l a s s l i s ts and examination and assessment lists f o r a l l t he subjects f o r which t he student has enrolled.

Amendment t o enrolment d e t a i l s

Students should note t h a t t he confirmation of enrolment card does not make any provision fo r - changing t h e subjects f o r which a student is l i s t e d a s enrolled. The cards w i l l be printed from t h e computer record of subjects and u n i t s f o r which t h e student has enrolled a t t he beginning of semester.

I f any of t he subjects l i s t e d on the card have been dropped, o r any new subjects added, the student must complete a change of enrolment form which i s avai lable from t h e s tudent ' s department, and lodge it a t t he Student Records o f f i c e with th.e confirnation of enro Zrnent card.

Students wishing t o record some other enrolment change, e.g. address, should consult t he Student Records of f ice . Students who withdraw a f t e r t h e seventh week of semester w i l l have a f a i l recorded against t h a t par t i cu la r subject/unit.

Students who a t any time believe that coZZege records may not show the i r current address should no t i f y the Student Records o f f ice .

SEmSTER EXAMINATIONS 1974

Examination t imetables

Approximately half way through each semester, a provisional examination time t a b l e w i l l be posted on the notice board i n t h e quadrangle. Students should note t h e i r examination times and immediately report any clashes t o t h e Examination Officer, M r . R.K. Stewart. The f i n a l timetable, without room al locat ions , w i l l be posted approximately one month l a t e r . Room al locat ions w i l l be posted a t l e a s t one week before c lasses end.

It is t h e respons ib i l i ty of students t o ascer ta in da tes and times of examinations. No information w i l l be given by telephone.

Conduct of examinations

1. Unless otherwise s ta ted on the timetable, morning examinations w i l l commence a t 8.50 am and afternoon examinations w i l l commence a t 1.20 pm.

2. Students must take t h e i r "Confirmation of Enrolment" cards i n t o t h e examination room.

3. Students a r e required t o provide t h e i r own s l i d e r u l e s and drawing instruments.

4. Students w i l l not be permitted t o enter t h e room a f t e r half an hour has elapsed from the commencement of examination, and w i l l not be permitted t o leave u n t i l half an hour a f t e r commencement of examination.

5. Four-figure mathematical t ab l e s w i l l be supplied where necessary.

Absence from examinations

Students who a r e absent from an examination due t o i l l n e s s o r other reason and who wish t o apply f o r a special examination must apply through the Student Records of f ice . Such an application must be accompanied by evidence (e.g. medical c e r t i f i c a t e ) t h a t there was a genuine i n a b i l i t y t o a t tend the examination. The application must be lodged a t t h e Student Records o f f i ce within 48 hours of t h e examinat ion.

Students who a r e absent from an examination through misreading the t imetable a r e not automatically en t i t l ed t o a specia l examination. Students i n t h i s posi t ion should contact t he head of t h e i r awarding department.

Publication of r e s u l t s

Examination r e s u l t s w i l l be displayed i n the Ethel Swinburne Centre a t da tes and times t o be announced. Examination r e s u l t s w i l l not be given over t he telephone.

The following marking scheme w i l l be used f o r a l l t e r t i a r y subjects:

H 1 H2A

Outstanding performance

H2B Pass with varying degrees of H3 d i s t inc t ion . Each category P1 represents approximately equal

increments i n standard.

P 2 Minimum pass level

N F a i l

Report on r e s u l t s

Applications f o r a repor t on r e s u l t s can be lodged with t h e cashier a t the General Office.

Reports a r e avai lable i n two categories:

a ) a statement showing marks gained f o r each question o r p a r t of question - f ee $1.00

b) a deta i led report by t h e examiner - f ee $10.00.

Application f o r e i t he r category of repor t must be made within 30 days of the publication of t he examination r e s u l t i n t he subject.

I f you have any queries concerning the following matters, please contact Student Records or the Exminations Office, as l i s ted:

Awards 1 Enrolment d e t a i l s )

and amendments ~ 1 Student Records Exempt ions 1 Examinat ion r e s u l t s )

(Room A l l )

Examination timetable: M r . R. Stewart (A18) Mrs. L. Gillan (A22)

Degree, diploma and c e r t i f i c a t e awards

Students who hope t o complete the academic work f o r t h e i r courses a t t he end of semester 11, 1974 should appzg now f o r the award. Applications should be lodged a t the Student Records of f ice .

Degrees

Under t h e system of t e r t i a r y education operating i n Victoria, the colleges of advanced education a r e co-ordinated under a corporate body known a s t h e Victoria I n s t i t u t e of Colleges. Apart from i ts co-ordinating ro l e , t he V I C i s t h e degree-conferring author i ty f o r a l l colleges of advanced education. By t h i s means the community i s assured that a student successfully completing a course has a recognised qua l i f i ca t ion which, i n the words of the V I C Act, "is comparable i n standard (though not necessari ly s imilar i n kind) t o t h a t required f o r t h e award of a degree a t t he un ivers i t i es of Victoria".

Degrees a r e conferred by the V I C on c e r t i f i c a t i o n by t h i s college t h a t the student has completed t h e requirements t o be admitted t o t h e par t icu la r degree. Students who hope t o qualify f o r a degree a t t h e end of semester 11, 1974 should lodge t h e i r application forms a t the Student Records o f f i c e now t o ensure t h a t t h e necessary c e r t i f i c a t i o n may be completed a t the e a r l i e s t opportunity. Such c e r t i f i c a t i o n can a f f e c t a graduand's s t a tu s i n industry: thus ear ly completion of t he necessary checking i s essen t ia l .

The 1974 degree conferring ceremony w i l l be held on 20 May 1974 a t t h e Dallas Brooks Hall, East Melbourne.

Diplomas and c e r t i f i c a t e s

Students should note t h a t periods of i ndus t r i a l experience a r e required t o qaul i fy f o r t he award of the following diplomas and ce r t i f i c a t e s :

Biochemistry diploma 12 weeks Applied Chemistry diploma 12 weeks A l l . engineering diplomas 12 weeks Applied Chemistry c e r t i f i c a t e 4 years A 1 1 engineering c e r t i f i c a t e s 4 years

I f indus t r ia l experience has not been completed a t t h e time of lodging the application f o r the award, students should a t tach a note explaining when they expect t o complete it. Students who have not yet commenced employment should advise t he Student Records o f f i c e t o t h a t e f f ec t , and should again contact t h e o f f i c e when they actual ly take up employment.

The 1974 diploma conferring ceremony w i l l be held on 29 July 1974.

Exemptions

Where a student has undertaken a subject a t another i n s t i t u t i o n and wishes c r e d i t fo r t h a t subject t o be given towards a course a t Swinburne, formal application f o r such an exemption must be made. Application forms a r e avai lable from, and should be lodged a t , t he Student Records office. Original documentary evidence should be attached t o every application. Original documents w i l l be returned t o t h e applicant i f a photostat copy is also attached. Students should apply f o r exemptions a t t he e a r l i e s t possible time. Students who have claims f o r exemptions fo r which they have not applied, and which they wish t o claim, should apply immediately.

Students nearing completion of t h e i r course

Students nearing completion of t h e i r course may obtain a statement indicat ing those subjects passed and those subjects still required t o complete t h e i r courses f o r a f e e of $1.

A student who has obtained a l l subjects except one subject f o r h i s diploma, and has f a i l ed i n t h a t subject a t t h e most recent f i n a l examination, sha l l be en t i t l ed t o make application t o the Director f o r permission t o si t f o r a special examination. Candidates w i l l use t he same number a s used f o r the f i n a l examinations. Application must be made t o t he Registrar within 30 days of publication of t he examination r e s u l t i n the subject.

Any student who has been involved i n a change of syllabus ( for example from the 1960 syllabus t o t h e 1965 revised syllabus, o r t o t he 1972 syllabus e tc . ) and who has not previously obtained a statement, would be wise t o do so before they a r e i n t hk i r f i n a l semester.

CONFERRING OF DIPLOMAS

Students e l i g i b l e t o receive diplomas o r c e r t i f i c a t e s a re required t o make application on the form prescribed, avai lable from Student Records o r the General Office. Diploma and degree applications close on April 30 of the year i n which students wish t o have them conferred, and c e r t i f i c a t e applications c lose on March 31.

Degree qua l i f i ca t ions

The degrees awarded by the Victorian I n s t i t u t e of Colleges f o r the courses undertaken a t t h i s college are:

Bachelor of Applied Science i n Applied Chemistry Bachelor of A r t s i n Graphic Design Bachelor of Arts i n General Studies Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Engineering i n Elec t r ica l Engineering Bachelor of Engineering i n C iv i l Engineering Bachelor of Engineering i n Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering i n Production Engineering

Diploma qua l i f i ca t ions

Diploma of Applied Science (Applied Chemistry) Diploma of Applied Science (Biochemistry) Diploma of Engineering (Chemical) Diploma of Engineering (Civi l ) Diploma of Engineering (Electr ical ) Diploma of Engineering (Electronic) Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) Diploma of Engineering (Production) Diploma of A r t Diploma of Business Studies (Accounting) Diploma of Business Studies (Data Processing) Diploma of Business Studies (Secretar ia l ) Diploma of General Studies

Graduate Diplomas

Graduate Diploma i n Business Studies Graduate Diploma i n Civ i l Engineering Graduate Diploma i n Heating, Ventilation

Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Graduate Diploma i n Indus t r ia l Management

BAppS c ( AppChem) B A B A BBus BEng (Elec) BEng (Civil) BEng (Mech) BEng (Prod)

DipAppSc (AppChem) DipAppSc (Biochem) DipEng (Chem) DipEng (Civ) DipEng (Elec) DipEng (Elec) DipEng (Mech) DipEng (Prod) DipArt DipBusS (Acct) DipBusS (DP) DipBusS (Sec) DipGenS

FEES

Tertiary l eve l

The Australian Government has advised t ha t , from the beginning of 1974, a l l t u i t i o n fees fo r t e r t i a r y leve l study w i l l be abolished. However, Union fees w i l l s t i l l be payable.

A s no fur ther d e t a i l s of t he Government's proposals a r e t o hand a t t he time of preparation of t h i s handbook, intending students a r e advised t o watch the various news media f o r fu r ther information.

Union fees are a s follows:

Part-time students $10 .OO

Sandwich course students $16.50

Full-time students $23.00

Technical College Division

Fees a r e paid half yearly and a r e subject t o any change by the col lege council.

Apprentices : Tuition fees - $10.00 Union fees - $ 3.00

Others : Tuition fees per subject hours - $ 5.00 Union fees - $ 3.00

CONVEYANCE ALLOWANCE

Preliminary year students under 21 years of age, whose place of residence is s i tuated outside a radius of th ree miles from the college, may make application f o r a conveyance allowance provided there i s no other i n s t i t u t i o n nearer t h e i r home than Swinburne which provides a course of study comparable with t h a t desired by the student. Distances a r e calculated on a r ad i a l basis on a map supplied by t h e Education Department, a copy of which can be viewed a t the General Office of the college.

Students not attending the college nearest t o t h e i r residence may receive an allowance i f :

a) they applied f o r and were refused admittance t o the college o r colleges nearer t o t h e i r home, and he can produce documentary evidence t o t h i s e f fec t ;

b) they can maintain t h a t it is cheaper and easier t o t r ave l t o Swinburne.

Students who think they may be e l i g i b l e f o r a conveyance allowance should inquire a t t he college General Office before 1 March 1974. A l l application forms must be returned t o t he General Office before 31 March 1974.

FARE CONCESSIONS

Applicants must take f u l l advantage of concessions i n f a r e s s ince students t r ave l l i ng by r a i l o r tram w i l l be paid only the cos t of specia l concession t i cke t s . Wherever pract icable , students must ava i l themselves of r a i l t ransport .

Students t rave l l ing by more than one means of conveyance ( r a i l and bus, tram and bus e tc . ) may receive an allowance only f o r t h a t transport involving the greater f a r e unless t he distance t rave l led by each form of t ransport is a t l e a s t th ree m i l e s .

Except i n specia l cases approved by t h e Minister of Education, a conveyance allowance i n excess of $130 per annum w i l l not be paid on behalf of any student. E l ig ib le students who use a s t h e i r means of t ransport bicycles, p r iva t e motor cars , motor cycles, e tc . a r e en t i t l ed t o allowances a t t he r a t e of $20 per annum.

COLLEGE SERVICES

Audio-visual Aids

The Audio-visual Aids Department a s s i s t s i n the production and presentation of the various a ids t o teaching, including f i lm projection, tape recording, s l i d e and transparency making, enlarging and reducing photographic material , general photography, cine photography, closed c i r c u i t t e lev is ion , shor t term loan of s l i de projectors , tape recorders and o ther audio- visual equipment.

Book shop

Whitcombe & Tombs, booksellers and publishers have a branch o f f i ce a t Swinburne, where a l l prescribed t e x t s and many reference books are sold. Also i n stock i s a large range of paper- backs - technical , general and f i c t i on . Books not i n stock may be ordered and information found on old o r obscure t i t l e s . Student discount i s allowed wherever applicable. A l l general s ta t ionery, including s l i d e rules and drawing instruments, i s kept a s well a s a r t materials .

The bookshop i s open from 8.30 am u n t i l 7.45 pm Monday t o Friday throughout the year.

Central Technical Services

Central Technical Services provides production and servicing f a c i l i t i e s fo r e lec t ron ic and mechanical equipment a t the college.

The two workshops, with t h e i r s t a f f of technicians and instrument-makers a s s i s t i n the design and production of experimental, research and teaching equipment f o r a l l f acu l t i e s of the college. The workshops have produced varied equipment such as a ground movement fo r s o i l t e s t i ng i n c i v i l engineering, lightproof boxes f o r botany experimentation, and animation stands for cartoon production.

College chaplains

The chaplains are not employees of the college, bu t have a wide responsibi l i ty t o everyone a t Swinburne regardless of re l igious a f f i l i a t i o n , o r lack of it. This responsibi l i ty i s exercised through personal confidential counselling; through group discussions and consultat ions with members of s t a f f regarding student welfare.

New students par t i cu la r ly should make themselves known, a s s e t t l i n g i n to a new and d i f fe ren t environment can sometimes be a d i f f i c u l t process.

College Press

The publications department was established i n 1952 with a s t a f f of three and one duplicating machine. Over the years, t he department has developed in to the Swinburne College Press, with a spec i a l i s t s t a f f of f i f t e e n and f u l l o f f s e t pr int ing f a c i l i t i e s , permitting work of a professional standard.

The Press serves both s t a f f and students by preparing, co l la t ing and pr in t ing material e i t he r f o r s a l e o r a s c l a s s notes. A very large percentage of o f f i c i a l college pr in t ing i s now carr ied out by the Press, i n t he way of le t terheads , forms, brochures, l e a f l e t s , vouchers, enrolment forms, examination booklets, handbooks, e tc .

The Swinburne College Press is regis tered a s such under the Business Names Act and i s recognised a s a publisher/printer by the Customs and Excise Department, enabling book bounty t o be claimed on such items a s f a l l within t h i s category. This l a t t e r concession i s passed on t o students by way of reduced pr ices f o r manuals which a r e sold across t he counter.

Information Office

The information o f f i ce gathers d e t a i l s of college a c t i v i t i e s f o r re lease t o the news media and f o r dissemination within the college. The o f f i ce a l so arranges tours of the college f o r school groups and other v i s i t o r s , and i s responsible f o r producing the college Newsletter ( fo r tn igh t ly ) , prospectus (annually) and the facul ty handbooks (annually) .

The Library

The cen t ra l reference and lending l i b r a ry i s housed i n a new f i v e storey building with an ult imate capacity f o r 100,000 volumes, 650 readers and 50 s t a f f . It i s avai lable f o r the use of a l l full- time and part- time s t a f f and students, and is normally open from 8.45 am t o 5 pm during vacation. It is a l so open on Saturdays, public holidays and vacations, according t o demand.

Most of the material held by the l i b r a r y is avai lable f o r loan t o s t a f f and students of the college, and copying f a c i l i t i e s a r e avai lable a t reasonable cost .

The major purpose of t he l i b r a ry is t o supplement and support t he formal ins t ruct ion given i n a l l courses of t he college curriculum and t o provide ample opportunity f o r recreat ional and general reading.

In 1973, the col lect ion comprised over 60,000 volumes including f i c t i o n and bound periodicals. Over 1500 current per iodicals a r e received, including a wide range of indexes and abstracts . Collections of records, tapes, s l i d e s and other audio-visual materials a r e being developed.

Library s t a f f work i n c lose association with teaching s t a f f i n developing these resources, and i n helping the students (both i n d i r e c t connection with t h e i r courses, and a l so i n r e l a t i ng t h e i r spec i a l i s t courses t o society) by introducing them t o a d ivers i f ied col lect ion of l i t e r a t u r e on a l l types of subjects. Formal and informal ins t ruct ion is given t o students on t he use of catalogues, reference works and bibliographical aids.

Swinburne Applied Research and Development Division ( SARDD

Swinburne was t he f i r s t college of advanced education i n Victoria t o appoint an indus t r ia l l i a i son o f f i ce r t o es tab l i sh c loser working re la t ionships with industry. Indus t r ia l l i a i son centres operate a t many t e r t i a r y col leges overseas. Larger organisations have been developed a t various un ivers i t i es , enabling applied research and investigation t o be carr ied out f o r a wide cross section of industry and commerce.

The Swinburne applied research and development divis ion covers technical information services, t e s t i ng and research, i n addit ion t o design and development of specia l pro j ects .

The Indus t r ia l Liaison Officer M r Frank Lees is the executive o f f i ce r of SARDD, and he is located i n the l i b r a ry building.

Student Warden

The Student Warden, M r . K. Goodman, is t h e executive o f f i ce r of the college House Committee and is the overseas student counsellor. The House Committee cons i s t s of some members of t he college council, s tudents and s t a f f . This committee is responsible f o r t h e maintenance, development and general welfare of a l l a reas of the college providing fo r t h e cu l tu r a l and recreat ional a c t i v i t i e s of the college community.

The o f f i c e of t he Student Warden i s a t t he north end of t he lounge, l eve l four, Ethel Swinburne Centre. Enquiries concerning clubs and soc ie t ies , use of the centre and of t he annexe a t 408 Burwood Road f o r meetings and functions o r enquiries concerning non-academic problems a r e welcome.

Student Counselling

The Student Counselling Department i s s i tua ted a t 401 Burwood Road. The counsellors a r e spec i a l i s t members of t he college s t a f f avai lable t o a s s i s t Swinburne students i n t h e many a reas a s indicated below. Prospective students may a l so consult t he counsellors about courses avai lable a t Swinburne and re la ted information.

Counselling :

This basic function involves an individual, confidential counsellor-student re la t ionship i n which t he counsellor, being a qual i f ied psychologist, can help students t o develop academic, personal and soc ia l s k i l l s , par t i cu la r ly with a view t o deriving the maximum benef i t from t h e i r time a t Swinburne.

Educational guidance :

Counselling frequently involves such matters a s defining educational goals, t he choice of courses, study methods, e f f i c i e n t learning and examination techniques. Advice i s a l so given regarding post- graduate studies.

vocational guidance:

Counsellors a l so a s s i s t students t o c l a r i f y vocational objectives.

Employment service :

Students seeking e i t he r temporary o r permanent employment should r eg i s t e r with t h e Student Counselling Department which receives o f f e r s of posi t ions from commerce, industry and Government departments. A copy of the current Graduate Careers di rectory i s avai lable f o r a l l f i n a l year students who a r e a l so ass i s ted i n making d i r ec t contact with employer representatives by means of interviews a t t he college.

Financial ass is tance :

The Swinburne Student Aid fund, financed by regular contributions from members of t he college s t a f f , provides short-term ass is tance t o approved students i n f inanc ia l d i f f i cu l ty .

The Victoria I n s t i t u t e of Colleges student loan fund provides loans t o full- time students subject t o ce r t a in conditions.

The Commonwealth "Help f o r Needy Students" fund may a l so be a source of substant ia l ass is tance t o students.

The main scholarships and cadetships avai lable a r e l i s t e d below. Application forms and fur ther information about t h e above, and other , sources of f inancial ass is tance may be obtained from the Student Counselling Department.

SCHOLARSHIPS

In addit ion t o t h e abol i t ion of t u i t i o n fees i n t e r t i a r y i n s t i t u t i o n s the Commonwealth Government has announced t h a t f inanc ia l ass is tance w i l l be avai lable t o full- time students subject t o a means t e s t and ce r t a in other conditions. In general these conditions a r e similar t o those which have applied previously t o the l i v ing allowances t h a t were provided f o r holders of Commonwealth University and Advanced Education scholarships. This is a l so assumed t o be t he case in respect t o t he actual r a t e s of benefit (not yet announced a t t he time of p r in t ing t h i s handbook) . The above provisions may produce changes i n exis t ing scholarships and the statements made below should be checked by inquiry a t the Student Counselling Depart- ment. Scholarships l i s t e d a r e those f o r which students undertaking diploma and degree courses i n 1974 may apply .

OPEN SCHOLARSHIPS

*Senior Technical Scholarships:

Applications c lose 30 September. Form 6 and preliminary year students may apply. Value $60 p.a. p lus a l i v ing allowance of up t o $416 p.a. subject t o a means t e s t .

*Walter Lindrum Memorial Scholarship

Applications c lose 1 November. Open t o a student qual i f ied t o commence the f i r s t year of a diploma course. Value $300 p.a.

SCHOLARSHIPS SUBJECT TO SPECIAL CONDITIONS

*Gowrie Scholarships

Applications c lose 30 November. Available t o t h e sons and daughters of ex-servicemen o r women who served in combat areas during 1939-45. Value $80 p.a.

"Alexander Rushall Memorial Scholarships

Applications c lose 30 November. Available t o Protestant boys - subject t o a means t e s t . Value $40 t o $200 p.a.

*Dafydd Lewis Trust Scholarships

Applications c lose 30 November. Available t o male students under 20% years of age on 1 January next who have been educated i n Victoria f o r a t l e a s t f i v e years immediately preceding the award of a scholarship and who w i l l be qual i f ied t o proceed with degree-level study i n 1974. Subject t o a means t e s t . Value $1000 t o $1600 p.a.

Stock Exchange of Melbourne Scholarships

No formal application required. Eight scholarships awarded annually t o students who have completed t h e preliminary year of Business Studies. Tenable fo r one year. Value $80.

BONDED CADETSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

*Teaching Studentships

Applications c lose 19 October. Students a t any stage of a t e r t i a r y course (including preliminary year) who a r e in teres ted i n teaching a s a career a r e e l i g i b l e t o apply f o r any of the following:

Primary: 3 year Diploma of Teaching a t a primary teachers ' college.

Secondary : Degree courses (other than Engineering) followed by Diploma of Education (1 year).

Technical: A l l degree o r diploma courses, indus t r ia l experience (2 years) , teacher t ra in ing (1 year).

Studentship holders a r e required t o work f o r the Education Department f o r a period (usually 3 years) a f t e r completion of t h e t ra in ing courses. Value $1549 t o $2021 (higher allowances avai lable t o students i n ce r t a in categories) .

"Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works Cadet- ships

Applications c lose 5 October. Applicants should have commenced o r be qual i f ied t o commence degree courses ' in Civi l Engineering, Business Studies and some other approved discipl ines . Cadets a r e employed by the Board during t h e long vacations and a r e required t o work f o r t he Board f o r a ce r ta in period a f t e r graduation. Value $850 t o $1100 p.a.

*State E l ec t r i c i t y Commission Scholarships

Applications c lose 30 November. Available fo r degree courses - mainly engineering. Scholarship holders a r e employed by t h e Commission during the long vacation and a r e required t o work f o r t he Commission f o r a period (usually 4 years) a f t e r graduation. Value $850 t o $1100 p.a.

Country Roads Board Cadetship

Applications c lose ear ly December. Available f o r degree courses - mainly engineering.

Commonwealth Service Cadetships

Cadetships avai lable i n Commonwealth Government departments vary from year t o yeas. Detai ls a r e advertised i n da i l y newspapers.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS AVAILABLE TO SWINBURNE STUDENTS ONLY:

Formal applications not normally required. Interes ted students may obtain fur ther d e t a i l s from the appropriate facul ty .

A.E. Keating Award

Awarded fo r t he t h i rd year of t he Diploma of A r t (Graphic Design) course. Value $50.

*Applications for these schoZmships should be lodged a t the eollege a t least two weeks before the closing date.

Singleton, Palmer & Strauss McAllen Scholarships

Two scholarships (one male, one female student) fo r t he t h i r d year of t he Diploma of A r t (Film and Television) course. Value $100 each.

The Margery Withers Scholarship

Available f o r the second year of t h e Diploma of A r t (Graphic Design) course. Value $100.

The Television Society of Australia Scholarship

Available f o r t h e t h i rd year of t h e Diploma of A r t (Film and Television) course. Value $102.

U.S.P. Needham Scholarship

Awarded t o an outstanding student proceeding t o the second year of t he Diploma of A r t (Film and Television) course. Value $102.

Society of Chemical Industry of Victoria Pr ize

A p r i ze of $25 and a c e r t i f i c a t e awarded t o t h e student nominated by t h e department a s t h e best student i n t he f i n a l year of t he Diploma of Chemical Engineering.

Molyneux Medal

A p r ize of $30 and a s i l v e r medal su i tab ly inscribed awarded t o t he student i n t h e f i n a l year of t h e Diploma of Chemical Engineering who presents t h e best process design thes i s .

F.W. Green Memorial Award

Books t o t h e value of $50 awarded by Engineering Faculty Board t o t he f i n a l year engineering student judged t o be the outstanding student graduating t h a t year.

J. Smith Memorial Award ) Detai ls not J. Ness Memorial Award known a t K. Kennewell Memorial Award ) present.

Post-graduate awards

Students who wish t o pursue advanced s tudies a f t e r graduation should consult student counsellors regarding awards avai lable f o r such study i n Australia and overseas.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Sports Association

A separa te s p o r t s a s soc ia t ion has been s e t up a t Swinburne t o f o s t e r spor t ing a c t i v i t i e s . This associa t ion conducts both in te r- facu l ty s p o r t a t Swinburne and in ter- col lege s p o r t 'n a f f i l i a t i o n with t h e Spor ts Associat ions of Vic tor ian I n s t i t u t e s of Colleges.

The following clubs a r e ava i l ab le :

Ath le t i c s Badminton Basketbal l Bowling Car club Cr icket Footbal l Gun & r i f l e Golf

Student Union

Gym Hockey Judo Karate Motorcycle Parachuting Rowing Skindiving Snooker

Snow sk i ing Soccer Squash Surf ing Swimming Tennis Table t e n n i s Volleyball Water sk i ing

A l l s tudents pay a union fee upon enrolment and become members of the Student Union.

The union provides a forum through which s tudents can debate cu r ren t a f f a i r s , develop c u l t u r a l i n t e r e s t s , and become a c t i v e i n the academic l i f e of the col lege and t h e community.

The union a l s o t r i e s t o provide members with s o c i a l a c t i v i t i e s , and t o improve communications between s tudents and t h e academic/administration s t a f f , and between s tudents themselves.

The a c t i v i t i e s o f the union a r e administered by e l e c t e d s tudents . The union funds a r e used t o subs id i se var ious s t u d e n t clubs and s o c i e t i e s , and t o provide union n igh t s and o t h e r s o c i a l functions. A f f i l i a t i o n with t h e Aust ra l ian Union of Students (A.U.S.) he lps s tudents obta in cheaper insurance, medical and d e n t a l b e n e f i t s , t r a v e l , and discounts on consumer and pharmacy l i n e s .

The union publishes a f o r t n i g h t l y newspaper "Scrag" and bi-weekly a c t i v i t i e s shee t s throughout the academic year . The union is always keen t o hear from new s tudents who want t o p a r t i c i p a t e i n running s tudent a f f a i r s .

For f u r t h e r information about the union, i t s a c t i v i t i e s and those o f any c lub o r soc ie ty , c a l l a t the union o f f i c e , r e a r of 408 Burwood Road, o r phone 8 1 8444 o r 81 1312.

COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION

P r e s i d e n t

V i c e P r e s i d e n t

Hon. T r e a s u r e r

R e p r e s e n t i n g the staff

R e p r e s e n t i n g the s tudents

D i r e c t o r

A s s i s t a n t D i r e c t o r ( E n g i n e e r i n g and

A p p l i e d S c i e n c e )

A s s i s t a n t D i r e c t o r ( A r t , B u s i n e s s S tudies , and G e a e r a l S t u d i e s )

P r i n c i p a l , T e c h n i c a l C o l l e g e D i v i s i o n

O f f i c e - b e a r e r s and members of the college council, 19 74 - T.W. ~ i g g i n s , FASA, F C I S

W.P. B r o w n , D ipCE, F I C E , F I E A u s t

R.H. F o w l e r , FASA, F C I S W . J . B r a d e n , BA, BEd W. Jona, MP B.R. M a r t i n , BMetE R.N. M o r s e , B S c , BE, F I E A u s t H. D i x o n L.E .A . O r t o n , MArch , D i p A r c h (DFN) , ARIBA R.G. P a r s o n s , OBE, MACI, MACS J . E . T a y l o r , CBE

N.P.Watson, AASA, ACIS

J . F . W i l l i a m s , ~ E ( M l e c h ) , MEngSc, PhD, M I E A u s t

J. C l a r k , B S c ( H o n s ) , D P h i l , D i p E d , AAIP

M.A. P r o u s t R.L.G. S m i t h

Senior academic staff

W.R. L o n g w o r t h , MSc, PhD, F R I C , FRACI, MACE

R.S. ~ a v i e , B E ( M e c h ) , CEng , F I P r o d E , F I E A u s t , MACE

L.M. Jenkins, BCom, D i p E d , AASA, MACE

H . J . Major, DipMechE, D i p E E , M I E A u s t , MACE

C o m p t r o l l e r ' s O f f i c e

C o m p t r o l l e r

A c c o u n t a n t

A s s i s t a n t A c c o u n t a n t

M a i n t e n a n c e O f f i c e r

P l a n n i n g O f f i c e r

B u d g e t O f f i c e r

R e g i s t r a r

Secretary t o the Faculty B o a r d s

A d m i s s i o n s and E x a m i n a t i o n s O f f i c e r

S t a f f O f f i c e r

P u b l i c a t i o n s and Information O f f i c e r

Student Re cords O f f i c e r

A d m i n i s t r a t i v e O f f i c e r

C o r r e s p o n d e n c e R e g i s try

F.G. B a n n o n , BCom, FASA, ACIS , LCA

D.F. B a k e r , AASA, ACIS

C.N. S i m s , AASA

A. J . K i b b l e , C B u i l d , AAIB

T. Rosauer, B A r c h , FRAIA, ARIBA

W. J . ~ e i l s o n , B E c , AASA ( P r o v )

R e g i s t r a r ' s O f f i c e

G.L. Williamson, B S c

R.T. Dawe, BA, LLB

R.K. S t e w a r t , BEc

D.C. Wilson, BA

R.J. C r o s s

J. Wood

J.L. M i l e s , BA, D i p S e c S t u d s

E.A. B l a c k

COLLEGE SERVICES STAFF

Indus t r i a l L i a i s o n O f f i c e r

O f f i c e r i n charge

O f f i c e r i n charge

C h i e f L i b r a r i a n

Senior L i b r a r i a n

L i b r a r i a n s

A s s i s t a n t L i b r a r i a n s

Manager

H e a d

C o u n s e l l o r s

A p p l i e d R e s e a r c h and D e v e l o p m e n t D i v i s i o n

F.A. L e e s , BMechE.

A u d i o - v i s u a l A i d s D e p a r t m e n t

D.B. McAdam

C e n t r a l T e c h n i c a l Services \

G. N e t t l e s h i p

C h a p l a i n

A p p o i n t m e n t pending

L i b r a r y

J. McL. H a r l e y , B S c , D i p E d , ALAA

W. L i n k l a t e r , BA, D i p L i b , ALAA

A.G. G r e g o r y , BA, D i p E d , MACE, ALAA E . J . H a l l i s t e r , BA, M u s B a c , ALAA V.R. N a s h , BA, ALAA, ALA P. S i m m e n a u e r , BA, D i p L i b K.M. V i l l w o c k , BA, ALAA

A.L. B e n d e l e r , ALAA B . J . D o n k i n , ALAA M. Mattsson, ARMIT T.M. O n C o n n o r , ALAA D.B. R u d d i c k , ARMIT

S w i n b u r n e C o l l e g e P r e s s

K.G. Woodward

S t u d e n t C o u n s e l l i n g

N.M. N i e n a n n , BA, B S c , D i p E d , MAPsS, MACE

J .E . N e w t o n , BA, D i p P s y c h , MAPsS R.D. M c M u l l e n , B S c , D i p M e c h E , D i p P s y c h , MAPsS,

MIEAus t , MACE

S t u d e n t W a r d e n

K.L. Goodman , BA, BCom, BEd, MACE

MEMBERS OF THE ACADEMIC BOARD

Ex-officio members:

Director (Chairman) D r W.R. Longworth Assnt Direc tor (App. Science & Engineering) M r R.S. Davie Assnt Direc tor ( A r t , Bus. Stud. & Gen. Stud.) M r L.M. Jenkins P r i n c i p a l , Technical College Division M r H.J. Major

Department heads : Applied Chemistry A r t Business Studies Chemical Engineering C i v i l Engineering Computer Studies Engineering Drawing E l e c t r i c a l Engineering General S tudies Materials Technology Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Physics Production Engineering

Chief Librar ian Student Counsellor Student Warden Comptroller/Secretary Reg i s t r a r

Elected members :

Departmental s t a f f representa t ives : Applied Chemistry A r t School Business Studies

C i v i l Engineering Engineering Drawing E l e c t r i c a l Engineering General S tudies Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Physics Chem. Eng. and Mat. Tech. COW. Stud. and Prod. Eng.

D r E.H. Bode Mr L.S. Pendlebury M r M.H. Hunter D r F. Molyneux M r R.B. Sandie M r G.A.K. Hun t M r N.H. Dobbin M r H.E.R. S t e e l e Mr C.K. McDonald Mr P .D. Stewart M r K.C. Lov i t t M r W.N. Fr icker M r S. J. Rackham M r J . K . Russel l

Mrs J . M . Harley M r N.M. Niemann M r K.L. Goodman M r F.G. Bannon M r G.L. Williamson

D r R.F. Cross M r M. Cantlon M r N . J . A l lpor t M r B.N. Nicholls M r I . R . Palmer M r R.S. Walker Mr H.A. I rons M r F.G. West Mr K.B. Watson M r H . J . Maynard M r T.P. G i l l M r R.A. Wright M r J .V . Adams

General s t a f f r ep resen ta t ives : MI G.R. Hjorth M r A . J . Sarnpson

Pres ident of the Student Union: M r T.J. Robinson

Provision f o r t h r e e add i t iona l s tudent members a s follows: technological s tuden t s ' r ep resen ta t ive , non- technological s tuden t s ' r ep resen ta t ive , general s tudents ' representa t ive .

MEMBERS OF THE FACULTY BOARDS

Applied Science Faculty Board

Ex-of f i c i o members :

Ass i s t an t Direc tor (Chairman) M r R.S . Davie

Heads of departments : Chemistry Chemical Engineering Physics Mathematics Computer Studies

D r E .H. Bode D r F. Molynew M r S.J. Rackham M r K.C. L o v i t t Mr G.A.K. Hunt

Elec ted s t a f f members : * Mr G.L. H i l l Mr A.P. Gardner

Elec ted s tuden t members : * M r E.A. Bidese * M r G. Markou

Representat ives from facu l ty boards: A r t Business Studies Engineering General S tudies

* M r A. Campbell-Drury * M r D.V. Hawkins * MrR.B.Sandie * Mr F.G. W e s t

Library rep resen ta t ive : Student Counselling rep resen ta t ive :

* Mrs J.McL. Harley M r R.D. McMullen

A r t Faculty Board

EX- officio members :

Ass i s t an t Direc tor (Chairnan) Head of A r t School Deputy Head of A r t School

Mr L.M. Jenkins M r L.S. Pendlebury Mr I. McNeilage

Elected s t a f f members: Mr M. Cantlon Mr R.A. Francis M r J .R. Harr is M r B.C. Robinson

Representat ives from f a c u l t y boards: Applied Science Business Studies Engineering General S tudies

D r L.F. Misconi M r B.W. S p u r r e l l M r N.H. Dobbin M r B.L. Howe

Library =presenta t ive : Student Counselling representa t ive :

Mrs V.R. Nash Mrs J.E. Newton

Provision f o r e l e c t i o n of two s tudent members

(*Retir ing a t t h e end of 1973)

Business Studies Faculty Board

EX-of f i c i o members :

Ass i s t an t Direc tor (Chairman) Head of Business Studies

P r inc ipa l l e c t u r e r s :

Elected s t a f f members : *

Representat ives from facu l ty boards: Applied Science * A r t * General Studies * Engineering Mathematics *

Library rep resen ta t ive : * Student Counselling representa t ive :

Provision f o r e l e c t i o n of two s tudent members

~ n g i n e e r i n g Faculty Board

Ass i s t an t Di rec to r (Chairman)

Heads of departments : Chemical Engineering C i v i l Engineering E l e c t r i c a l Engineering Mechanical Engineering Production Engineering

Elected s t a f f members : Chemical Engineering C i v i l Engineering E l e c t r i c a l Engineering Mechanical Engineering Production Engineering

Elected s tuden t members:

Representat ives from facu l ty boards : Applied Science A r t

Business Studies General Studies

M r L.M. M r M.H.

M r N . J . M r R.W. Mr B.N.

Mr B.N. M s B.F. M r R.W. M r D.G.

Jenkins Hunter

Al lpor t Treloar Nicholls

Oakman Greening Not t le Adams

Mr K.R. H a r r i s M r D.G. Murray Mr D.Y. Mayer D r G.E. Mapstone Mr J . R . Iacono

Mr W. L ink la te r M r N.M. Niemann

M r R.S. Davie

. D r F. Molynew M r R.B. Sandie Mr H.E.R. S t e e l e M r W.N. Fricker Mr 3 . ~ . Russel l

D r G.E. Mapstone * M r F.H. Allen

Mr J. Hyne M r H. J . V. Maynard M r R. Ha tc l i f f e

* Mr N.P. Carlyle * M r D . J . Dodson * Mr M.A. Stupar * M r P.G. Mitchell

* DrE.H. Bode * MrA.M.Evans * M r J. Onto * M r C.K. McDonald

(*Retir ing a t the end of 1973)

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~ n g i n e e r i n g Faculty Board (cont)

Departmental representatives: Library Student Counselling Engineering Drawing Materials Technology Mathematics Physics

General Studies Faculty Board

Ex-of f i c i o members :

Assistant Director (Chairman) Head of General Studies Deputy Head of General Studies

Elected s t a f f members:

Mrs A.G. Gregory Mr R.D. McMullen Mr N.H. Dobbin Mr P.D. Stewart

* Mr P.A. Evans Mr S.J. Hennessy

Representatives from facul ty boards: Applied Science * A r t * Business Studies * Engineering *

Departmental representatives : Library * Mathematics * Student Counselling

Provision fo r e lect ion of two student members

Mr L.M. Jenkins Mr C.K. McDonald M r P.F. Thompson

M r B.L. Howe Mr D.Y. Mayer Mr J.F. Wangeman Mr F.G. West

D r E.H. Bode M r M. Cantlon M r R.M. Brown M r J . K . Russell

Mr P. Simmenauer M r P.H.I. Green M s J .E . Newton

(*Retiring a t the end of 1973)

19 74 COLLEGE CALENDAR

January General Off ice opens a t 8.45 am t o 5 pm.

Aptitude tests and interviews f o r e n t r y t o A r t School.

Closing da te f o r part- time app l i ca t ions f o r Business Studies . Last da te f o r p r e f e r e n t i a l app l i ca t ions f o r en t ry t o ful l- t ime study i n prel iminary year Applied Science and Engineering stream.

Aus t ra l i a Day (holiday)

Last day f o r p r e f e r e n t i a l app l i ca t ions f o r part- time study i n Engineering and Applied Science courses.

Enrolments commence f o r new s tudents .

February

Semester 1 begins. A l l c l a s s e s commence.

Labour Day (holiday)

College c loses a t 9.30 pm f o r Eas te r break.

March

Apr i l

Technical College ~ i v i s i o n c loses a t 5 pm f o r Eas ter break.

Technical College Division resumes a t 8 am a f t e r Eas te r break

College resumes a f t e r Eas te r break.

Anzac Day (holiday)

Mid-semester break; c l a s s e s cease 9.30 pm

Classes resume a t 8.45 am.

V I C degree conferr ing ceremony.

Queen's Birthday (holiday)

Examinations commence.

End o f Semester 1.

June

Ju ly

Semester 2 begins.

Diploma conf s r r i n g ceremony.

August 30 Mid-semester break; c l a s s e s cease 9.30 pm

September 9

26

November 5

8

a5

Classes resume a t 8.45 am.

Show Day (holiday)

Cup Day (holiday)

Classes cease a t 9.30 pm f o r s tudy break.

Examinations commence.

Publicat ion of Semester 2 sub jec t assessments commences.

December 5

College c loses f o r Christmas break.

LOCATION KEY

Administration 5 Applied Research & Dev. Div. 10 Applied Science Building 13 A r t Building 4 A r t School annexe 8 Audio-visual Aids 3 AUS representa t ive 17

Biochemistry 12 Bookshop 5 Building Construction 15 Business Studies 5 Bus. and Gen. Studies Building 6

(under cons t ruct ion)

Cafe te r i a 14 Central Technical Services 7 Chaplain 8 Chemical Engineering 13 Chemistry Building 12 C i v i l Engineering 13 College Press 5 Computer Studies 7

E l e c t r i c a l Trades bui ld ings 2 E l e c t r i c a l Engineering 13 Engineering Building 7 Engineering Drawing 7 Ethel Swinburne Centre 14

Film and Television s t u d i o 4a

General Office 5 General S tudies 7 Graphic A r t 7 Graphic Design Group 8 Gymnasium 17

I n d u s t r i a l Liaison Office 10 Information Office 5

Library 10

Machines and Materials 5 Maintenance Centre 11 Materials Technology 13 Mathematics 7 Mechanical Engineering 7 Metal Trades Building 5

Plumbing and G a s f i t t i n g 2 Production Engineering 7 Physics 13

SARDD Scrag Office Sports Association Student Counselling Student lounge Student shop Student Union Student Warden Swinburne College Press

Technical College Division 1

Welding 5

Public Telephones

PARK STREET

WAKEFIELD STREET

+ CITY rn m --I

GLENFERRIE STATION

BURWOOD ROAD

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDIES

A c a d e m i c S t a f f

H e a d

P r 2 n c i p a l lecturers

Senior lecturers

L e c t u r e r s

Mr M.H. H u n t e r , BCom, MAdmin, D i p E d , AASA

M r N. J . A l l p o r t , BCom, D i p E d , AASA ( P r o v ) M r B.N. N i c h o l l s , MEc, TPTC Mr R.W. T r e l o a r , B S c , TSTC

Mr D.G. A d a m s , BCom, TSTC M i s s B.F. G r e e n i n g , B E c ( H o n s ) M r I .A. M c C o r m i c k , BCom, D i p E d , AASA ( P r o v ) Mr B.C. N a s h , BCom, D i p E d . Mr J. O n t o , BCom, MBA M r B.W. S p u r r e l l , BCom, D i p E d , AASA(Prov )

Mr N. B a t e s , BCom, D i p E d Mr G.W. B e l l , LLB, ACTT Mr R.P. C r a n e , BEc , D i p E d M r B . J . D a v i s , D i p B u s S t u d Mr R.C. D o n k i n , D ipMechE Mr I . C . G a u d i o n , BCom, BEd Mr J.R.W. G e r r a n d , BEC M r J . C . G r e g o r y , BCom, BA M r M. H a s k i n , BCom, BA Mr D.V. H a w k i n s , BCom, D i p E d , AASA M r M.A. Johnson, DipCom, AASA, A C I S , FSSM Mr N.J. L e w i s , BCom, AASA M r P .C. M e r c o v i c h , B S c M r G.A. M u r p h y , BCom, AASA Mr M.G. N i c h o l l s , MEc, TPTC Mr R.W. N o t t l e , BCom, D i p E d M r B.N. Oakman , BCom, D i p E d , AASA ( P r o v ) Mr G.M. P a r r i n g t o n , BEc Mr R.T. P i t t s , LLB, AASA, ACIS Mr W.H. P l a t t , BCom, D i p E d Mr I .R. T a y l o r , BEc , D i p E d , AASA ( P r o v ) Mr W.D. Wilde, BCom Mr P.O. X a v i e r , B E c ( H 0 n s ) Mr L . Z immerman , BCom, MBA

Ins t ruc tor M i s s V . J . T h o m p s o n , D i p C o m P r a c , TTTC

GENERAL COURSE DETAILS

Courses offered

Entrance requirements The minimum entrance standard f o r a l l undergraduate courses i s four Higher School Cer t i f i c- a t e subjects (including English Expression) o r equivalent. Owing t o the f a c t t h a t the number of applicants exceeds the number of places available, se lect ion f o r admission t o these courses i s based on the p r io r r e su l t s of each student. Intending students should be aware of t he importance of mathematics i n these courses. Preferably they should have continued with a study of mathematics a t l e a s t up t o Leaving level .

Course

Bachelor of Business Dip. of Bus. Studies - Accounting - Data

Processing - Secre ta r ia l

Graduate Diploma of Business Studies

Degree Conversion

Preliminary year

Common year

Length of course Full-time Part-time

3 years 6 years

3 years 6 years 3 years 6 years

2 years

- 2 years

- 14years

The preliminary year i s an H.S.C. equivalent year t ha t precedes the common year. It i s only

available fo r full- time students from technical schools i n the eastern suburbs region. These students must possess a mimimum of f ive Leaving technical subjects (including English and preferably a mathematics) . No high school students w i l l be e l i g ib l e t o en te r preliminary year.

Entrance Standard

4 H.S.C. subjects including English Express- ion

Diploma o r

Degree

The undergraduate degree and diploma students study a common f i r s t year. This year comprises an introduction t o accounting, economics, admin- i s t r a t i o n , data processing, s t a t i s t i c s , and business law. A t the end of t h e corrmn year students are selected f o r the degree course on the bas i s of t h e i r resu l t s .

Exemptions Exemptions from diploma o r degree sub jec t s a r e only granted on the b a s i s of equivalent univers i ty sub jec t s o r approved t e r t i a r y sub jec t s passed. The maximum number of exemptions t h a t can be granted i s s i x sub jec t s o r one-half of the course of study. A l l app l i ca t ions f o r exereptions must be made on the appropriate form ava i l ab le from the General Office .

Business Studies Notice boards a r e located on the f i r s t f l o o r of "A" Building i n John S t r e e t , near the Business Studies o f f i c e . Information f o r Business Studies s tudents i s displayed t h e r e , and s tudents should check these boards f requent ly , even i f t h e i r c l a s s s a r e normally he ld i n o the r bui ld ings .

Ver i f i ca t ion of When submitt ing c e r t i f i c a t e s of previous s tud ies previous s tud ies i n order t o gain e n t r y o r t o claim sub jec t

exemptions, s tudents should forward o r i g i n a l documents p lus one photocopy; the o r i g i n a l w i l l be returned.

Academic standards A l l s tudents must maintain a c e r t a i n acadenic s tandard i n order t o continue t h e i r s tud ies .

1. Full- time s tuden t s

To continue fu l l- t ime, a s tudent should normally pass a t P1 l e v e l i n t h r e e o r more sub jec t s . (Two u n i t s equal one s u b j e c t ) . In c e r t a i n cases s tudents who pass i n 2% sub jec t s may be permit ted t o continue on probation. Students who do no t s a t i s f y t h i s requirement may be t r ans fe r red t o part- time study . 2. Part- time s tudents

(a) Part- time s tudents may be r e j e c t e d from f u r t h e r s tudy i n the School:

(i) i f t h e same sub jec t is f a i l e d twice. This proviso may be relaxed i n spec ia l circumstances where the s tuden t has made good progress i n t h e r e s t o f h i s course.

(ii) i f two sub jec t s were f a i l e d a t the one s i t t i n g and the average mark was 25%

o r l e s s .

(b) A part- time s tudent who wishes t o become f u l l - time must apply i n w r i t i n g t o t h e Adminis- t r a t i v e Off icer . Any s tudent s e n t part- time from ful l- t ime study must obta in an average of a t l e a s t 60% i n 2 sub jec t s t o be re-admitted t o ful l- t ime study.

3. Withdrawal from study

Unless a student has made an official request to withdraw from a subject, absence from an examination counts as a failure.

4. Appeals

Students who do not satisfy the above standards may appeal in writing (within a time specified by the Head of Business Studies) to the Administrative Officer for consideration by the Re-admissions Committee.

General criteria is as follows:

(a) Student must convince the Committee of genuine grounds for the request.

(b) Past academic standard must indicate a capacity to complete the course.

Withdrawal from full-time (a) A student who wishes to withdraw from a full- study time course of study at any time during the

year, should first discuss his difficulties iith the tutors concerned. This also applies when a student wishes to drop one subject of his full-time course. The student should then obtain from the Business Studies Administrative Officer, a form designed to record subject details and reason for withdrawal.

(b) A student who wishes to re-enrol for study at a later date should send to the Administrative Officer a formal letter giving his reasons for the request. The Business Studies ~e-admissions Committee will consider the reasons for withdrawal and for re- admission. Past academic standard must indicate the capacity to complete the course.

DEGREE COURSES

Bachelor of Business In 1970 the Victoria Institute of Colleges granted approval, commencing in 1971, for the School of Business Studies to conduct a degree course leading to the award of Bachelor of Business.

The degree course specialises in accounting, but electives are also offered in the areas of economics, data processing, business environment and quantitative methods.

Selection of Degree students

Part-time students

Bachelor of Business Common year

Two degree years (16 units)

At the end of the first diploma year (Year 1, or the "common" year), those diploma students who have shown by their aptitude and ability to work independently that they would benefit from a more rigorous course of study will be invited to study for the degree during the final two years.

Essentially, the degree course is for full-time students but subjects are being progressively offered in the evenings on a part-time basis. Part-time students may complete the common year in the evening but for the remainder of the degree course one out of the two units taken each semester must be studied during the day. Part-time degree students must therefore obtain at least 4 hours' day release from employment to be eligible to study for the degree on a part-time basis. Students who are offered a place in the degree and cannot obtain day release may finish the part-time diploma course in the evening and then apply for entry to the degree Conversion Course. (see p42)

Accounting 1 Economics 1 Administrative Studies 1 (comprising two units) Computing Methods A (comprising two units) Business Law 1

Students in the full-time degree stream are required to take 16 units over the two final years of their course. These two years will be divided into 4 semesters and students study 4 units each semester. Each unit involves 4 hours per week. Hence students will have a minimum of 16 hours per week.

A major is defined as 4 units of the degree course which, together with the corresponding subject from the common year, form a progression in a field of study. A sub-major is defined as 2 sequential units in a field of study.

The 16 units must include at least:

(i) Two majors in different disciplines, plus

(ii) Three sub-majors (or one major and one sub- major), subject to

(i) Six units in Accounting and Law and two units in Economics are mandatory.

(ii) No course shall include more than 12 units from two disciplines.

(iii) Single units may be taken in place of one of the sub-majors from disciplines already included in the course.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS UNITS

Accounting and Law

Corporate Accounting Cost Accounting for Control Manageinent Accounting Advanced Corporation Law Financial Management Advanced Financial Management Advanced Accounting Theory Auditing Taxation Law

Data Processing

BS221 Cobol Programming BS222 Systems Investigation and Analysis BS321 Systems Design BS322 Advanced Systems Design Techniques BS323 Assembly Programming BS324 Management Information Systems

Quantitative Methods

MA223 Applied Statistics MA224 Statistical Decision Theory BS341 Introduction to Quantitative Methods BS342 Applied Quantitative Methods

Economics

BS211 Managerial Economic Analysis BS212 The Firm and Its Environment BS311 Public Finance BS312 Economic Research ~ ~ 3 1 3 International Trade BS314 Labour and Capital Markets

Business Environment

BS231 Consumer Behaviour BS232 Marketing BS331 Organisational Behaviour BS332 Business Cases

DETAILS OF NON-ACCOTiNTING EiLECTLVE APEAS CF STUDY WITHIN THE BAI:;IE!.,C:I). OF B:ii:!S 1 i,!.g:<S

Economics Major

Data Processing Major

Business Environment Major

The basic priiicipLes c-,.E >,:-;,-k.i~ ia~,~;:.~;~.s~;;~~.~~:fii~.~ ablld micro-economics w i 1 . i be ;1:::?_:3ked u r Ljiz Lijilti3O~l

year to enable stude1:ts t~ grasp the fcndaaentais of economic analysis a j ~ d , thereizre : ni? eeoncmi.~ policy. Students the:; cx-ogx-ese cu 6 de";ail.ed

7 ~ study of the enxrirorir;lei:'i l.</i,iti*:i;: .iskt-i,,;n i r - ~ . , j mal;e

their decisiofis, and of ~ i j . ~ ~ r & e of 2~c : i~ : )n1 i~ analysis in assisting t h z ?.3r-icl;l:i.a%ii:>:-: of these decisions. Beyond this pin.'., areas of specialisation are offki-st5. . ; , k Z : i i c i ? 22.10~ student the opp~ytixl-i kt,.. -ca e-:l,ei; ,:$ .:-ij, a IJse (>

economic analysis intc; . +,G.!L - - % * + - : bi.LIJ:.?b: " ':i 5 1 . ~ 3 ~ o

The increasing

systems rer$Il at least a wc theories an unit studi.ed which this rnaj!:!fi

Students w i t h t h l effect ive1.y w-i-tki have sufficient bzr S : . in comrnenci.al ii,d ti? programming is sf-imd sufficient to a data process

The emphasis of the 6 ~ . ; ,:...I: :.-;- 2' .. . . - . L - .I .. .J "! : . ,L! . .

" 2: : .,, .- systems analysj s an6 ,<.tz ..,.;: %:L.-<..!. - .: ...:,,_ .. . , T b ~ TI:~: fundamentals of Cnrricji:, :,i. 2;;.roc2.. =.!ti:. ~.,.~.c.:.:i: :- i.iLcj , . . quantitative methods d!-!j I:'!~.::z~~::L:PI! i; C~CISI.:>E

making,

The accounting and &:itr,

within the totab framework is beeo

more ef feet jve if . they :-.sn L '- -<..,.. , e - - .. L.c,-~ i i l this . " broader perspective . Ta rl-i.i:j ey~:'L :.I,. 1s des j rable , -, that students betji~i 6 s-i..?~~~:< 12 :lie<-. -~i:~dii?tg r &dliai:e

, . years of the theory of ~~g?.il.X~atic::rs, C!~CI.S~OTL

7 . - theory, human bellaviour:e, 2n.a ,::.,:? t L L J ~ ~ O Z I ciE boundary spanning a.t.t:L;ji 5% es,, .:sb3c-;-i fil-?r.jr,e.l- i,j>g,

Quantitative Methods Major Sophisticated quantitative techniques are

Professional Institutes

Structure

becoming increasingly important in business management and control. Those students with adequate backgrounds in mathematics may therefore include a major study of statistics and operations research. Application of these quantitative techniques to business situations will be emphasised so that the interface between the operations research centre, with its various specialists, and the management information system is explored fully.

Accountants who go into a firm that has no operations research department or statistician will be able to apply some of these techniques themselves.

Providing suitable units are chosen, graduates are eligible at the completion of this course for admission to the Australian Society of Accountants, or to the professional year of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS CONVERSION COURSE

This is a three semester (1% year) part-time course for those students who have completed the Diploma of Business Studies (Accounting) with good results and who wish to upgrade their qualification to a degree. Students will be selected on the basis of their results together with a recommendation from the college where the diploma was obtained. Students who possess prior qualifications to the Dip.Bus.Stud. such as the Diploma of Commerce or the Accountancy Certificate, should upgrade their qualification to the equivalent of the Dip-Bus. Stud. (Accty.) at a college other than Swinburne before applying for entry to the Degree Conversion Course.

The Conversion Course comprises six units taken two per semester over three semesters. (A unit usually involves four hours of seminars per week per semester). The units selected for the conversion course will be those units presently offered in the degree course. Each student's course will be planned in consultation with a senior member of staff. Generally students will be required to choose units in areas which they have not previously studied intensively. The course structure will be flexible to cater for the wide variety of students attempting the course.

Course Structure Provisions

(i) Students are required to take six units. (ii) Students will be precluded from attempting units for which the subject matter has been substantially covered in prior courses. (iii) Students must pass at least one of the following accounting units: Advanced Financial Management; Advanced Accounting Theory. No other existing accounting units may be taken. (iv) Provision (iii) must be satisfied before the final semester of the Conversion Course is taken. Normally students should complete the course in not more than four consecutive semesters. Only in very special circumstances will students be allowed to suspend or prolong their studies.

Three sample conversion courses are as follows:

Sample course 1

Semesters (1) Advanced Financial Management. Advanced Accounting Theory.

(2) Cobol Programming. Public Finance. (3) Systems Investigation and Analysis.

International Trade.

Sample course 2

Semesters (1) Advanced Financial Management. Consumer Psychology.

(2) Marketing. Organizational Behirviour. (3) Labour and Capital Markets. Business Cases.

Sample course 3

Semesters (1) International Trade. Statistical Decision Theory.

(2) Applied Statistics. Advanced Accounting Theory.

(3) Systems Design. Int. to Quantitative Methods.

Every unit will not be offered every year, and students will be advised of the units available on enrolment. As students have previously covered a complete course in accounting, they must, of necessity, be mainly tested in other areas. If students wish to study accounting in further depth they should consider the Graduate Diploma in Business Studies.

DIPLOMA COURSES

General

Accounting

Data Processing

Secre ta r ia l

Most subjects i n year 1 are common t o a l l courses i n Business Studies and it i s possible f o r a student t o change from one stream t o another a t the end of Year 1 without unduly prolonging h i s course. These diplomas may be completed par t time i n approximately twice the time of the full- time course. Part-time students normally study only two subjects each year. Normally four hours per week a re provided f o r fu l l- time lectures and t u t o r i a l s i n each subject . Pre- scribed assignmert work w i l l be included i n the assessment f o r each subject. Students are strongly advised t o attempt a t l e a s t t he f i r s t year of these diplomas full- time. Enrolment and s 2tis f actory attendance a t approved classes , and sa t i s fac tory completion of prescribed assignment work are normal p re requis i tes f o r admission t o f i n a l examination.

Diplomates are e l i g i b l e a t t he completion of t h i s course t o apply f o r admission t o the Australian Society of Accountants, o r t o the professional year of the I n s t i t u t e of Chartered Accountants.

The course w i l l develop the s k i l l s of computer programming, systems analysis and design and s t a t i s t i c s . It w i l l a l so provide su f f i c i en t t r a in ing i n accounting, economics, and admininstration t o permit the diplomates t o communicate with a l l l eve l s of management.

This course i s designed f o r g i r l s who wish t o becorre pr ivate secre ta r ies t o top- level management, o r who .

wish t o become teachers of s e c r e t a r i a l subjects fo r the Victorian Education Department (Technical Schools) . The course i f of two years' duration full- time. It i s not .available on a part- time evening basis . G i r l s w i l l be admitted with o r without a background of stenographic s k i l l s . Those without shorthand (Pitman) and typewriting s k i l l s w i l l take four subjects only each year , and w i l l take addit ional non-credit hours f o r Private Secre ta r ia l Practice. The other three subjects i n each year are the same subjects a s f o r the Accounting and Data Processing diplomas. Diplomates a r e e l i g i b l e t o apply f o r Licentiate membership of the I n s t i t u t e of Private Secretaries (Austra l ia) . I t should be noted t h a t t h i s college does not o f f e r a s ec re t a r i a l c e r t i f - icate . Students who require an intensive course i n shorthand and typewriting over one o r two years full- time should enrol fo r the Car t i f i ca te of Business Studies (Sec re t a r i a l ) , which i s available a t the Whitehorse Technical College, Whiteh~rse Road, Box H i l l .

DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS STUDIES

Accounting Preliminary Year

GSOOl English Expression BS02 1 , Data Processing Fund MA021 and MA022

Comp. Meth. & S t a t s . 1

Plus one of:

GS031 Int ro . t o Mod. G o v t . GS021 H i s t . of Western Civ i l .

Y e a r 1 (Common year)

BS 10 1 Accounting 1 BSl l l Economics 1 BS131 and GS180

Admin. Studies 1 BS121 and MA121

Computing Methods A BS105 Business Law 1

Year 2

BS251 Accounting 11A BS252 Accounting 11B BS261 Economics 11

Optional e l e c t i v e

Year 3

BS351 and BS352 Accounting l l l A

BS353 and BS354 Accounting l l l B

BS355 and BS356 Accounting l l l C

BS357, BS358 and BS364 Accounting l l l D ( s e l e c t 2 un i t s )

Number of subjects pos t H.S.C. Twelve.

Data Processing Preliminary Year

GSOOl English Expression BS02 1 Data Processing Fund MA021 and MA022

Comp. Meth. & S t a t s . 1

Plus one of :

GS031 Intro . t o Mod. Govt. GS021 History of Western Civi l .

Year 1 (common year)

BS 10 1 Accounting 1 BSlll Economics 1 BS131 and GS180

Admin. Studies 1 MA121 and BS121

Computing Methods A BS 10 5 Business Law 1

Year 2

BS273 Systems Anal. & Design BS271 Computer Programming 1 BS272 Computer Programming 11 MA221 and MA222

Comp. Methods & Sta t s . 11

Year 3

BS375 and BS376 Systems Anal. & Design 11

BS371 and BS372 Computer Programming 111

BS377 Quant. Mgt. Techniques plus Optional e l ec t i ve

Number of subjects post H.S.C.

Twelve

Sec re t a r i a l Preliminary Year

GSOOl English Expression BS021 Data Processing Fund MA021 and MA022

Comp. Math. & Sta t s . 1

Plus one o f :

GS031 Int ro . t o Mod. Govt. GS021 History of Western C i v i l .

Year 1 (common vear)

BSlOl Accounting 1 BSll l Economics 1 BS131 and GS180

Admin. Studies 1 BS191 Pr ivate Sec. Prac. A

Year 2

BS281 and BS282 Admin. Studies 11

BS291 Pr ivate Sec. Prac. B BS 105 ~ u s i n e s s Law 1

plus optional e l e c t i ve

Number of subjects post H.S.C.

Eight

GRADUATE DIPLOMA

Objective

Entry

This diploma i s designed f o r students who have completed an approved t e r t i a r y course i n commerce, accounting, economics o r data processing. It a l so provides f o r A.S.A. Associates who wish t o a t t a i n Senior Associate s ta tus .

Entry i s open to :

(1) Applicants with approved t e r t i a r y qual i f icat ions i n f i e l d s of business s tud ies , o r commerce.

(2) Diplomates i n commerce (pre-1967 courses) and other A.S .A. members who have not completed a t e r t i a r y course of education over three post H.S.C. years may be admitted t o t he course provided they complete ce r t a in bridging s tud ies t o the s a t i s f ac t i on of the School. For example a Diploma of Commerce graduate aiming f o r A.A.S.A. (Senior) would need t o complete the following un i t s of the Diploma of Business Studies:

BS351 Accounting l l lA Contemporary Accounting Problems

BS353 Accounting 111B/Capital Budgeting BS354 Accounting 111B/Advanced Cost Accounting

The accountancy c e r t i f i c a t e student w i l l have t o pass i n the above three un i t s , p lus Administrative Studies 1 before being allowed t o progress t o the graduate/diploma. The extent of such bridging courses w i l l be determined on enrolment. Courses i n the graduate/diploma w i l l l ikewise be approved on enrolment. Students aiming f o r A.A.S.A. (Senior) must have a t l e a s t the s t a t u s of A.A.S.A. (Prov. ) before embarking on t h e course.

Course s t ructure The course comprises e ight un i t s , p lus a research paper. Students must take a t l e a s t four un i t s from Group 1 and a t l e a s t two un i t s from Group 11.

Not a l l un i t s w i l l be offered every year but w i l l be conducted according t o demand.

Group 1

Accounting

Economics 1

The Firm and i t s ~nvironrnent/Managerial Economic Analysis

Advanced Financia l Management

F ina l Year Degree Economic Units

Group 2

Current i s sues i n Accounting Prof it Planning and Control Auditing and E.D.P. Contemporary Auditing Corporate Tax Planning Es ta te Planning Management Systems Systems Analysis

Administration of Organisat ional Systems Administration of Human Resources Farketing Administration 1 Marketing Administration 11 S e c r e t a r i a l P rac t i ce and Procedures Personnel and General Administration Operations Research Fundamentals Applied Linear Programming Applied Quant i ta t ive Analysis Research Paper

PRIZES FOR HIGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Annual awards a r e made by t h e following sponsors:

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The Hungerford Spooner and Kirkhope p r i z e


SUBJECT DETAILS

GSOOl Diploma

BS02 1 Diploma

GS021 Diploma

MA02 1 Diploma

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ENGLISH EXPRESSION

This course includes a wide var ie ty of forms of writ ten and o ra l expression, including note- taking, l e t t e r writ ing and reports. It a l so includes t ra in ing i n clear- thinking and the c r i t i c a l examination of arguments. A reading program is integrated w i t h a l l aspects of the course with the aim of giving the students a broader, deeper view of l i f e . No prerequisites.

DATA PROCESSING FUNDAMENTALS

For an out l ine of t h i s syllabus see BS121 Computing Methods A (D. P . ) .

HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILISATION

A synoptic survey of major developments i n western c iv i l i s a t i on from ancient times t o the present, with emphasis on the economic, p o l i t i c a l and cu l tura l determinants of his tory.

References E . MCN . Burns, Western CiviZisation (New ~ o r k , W.W. Norton and Co., 1968). Milton Viorst , The Great Docwnents of Western CiviZisation (New York, Batam Books). J. Bronowski and B. Mazlish, The Western InteZZectuaZ Tradition (Penguin Books). No prerequisites.

No formal prerequisite i s specif ied but a pass i n a t l e a s t one branch of Leaving Mathematics (other than General Mathematics) is highly desirable. The course i s designed t o provide: (a) the basic mathematical t oo l s which a re

necessary f o r a continuation of mathematical and s t a t i s t i c a l studies;

(b) the techniques which will enable a diplomate to deal with real-life situations wherein an element of quantitative thinking is required and to recognize when the situation demands the work of a specialist.

The syllabus includes work on graphs, linear programming in two dimensions, indices and logarithms, compound interest, the elements of differential calculus and its use in optimization, and matrices. Preliminary readinq W.W. Sawyer, Prelude t o Mathematics chs. 1-5, 7-9 (Pelican). References W.A. Rutledge & T.W. Cairns, Mathem~tics for Business Analysis (Holt, Rinehart & Winston). J.E. Draper & J.S. Klingman, Mathematical Analysis - Business & Economic AppZications (Harper & mw) .

Diploma No formal prerequisite is specified but a pass in at least one branch of Leaving Mathematics (other than General Mathematics) is highly desirable. The course introduces statistics and attempts to provide (a) a basis for the continued study of the subject, (b) a sufficient body of knowledge to enable the

diplomate to handle the elementary problems normally encountered in a business situation.

The syllabus includes work on statistical terms, sample data and their graphical representation, sample statistics, probability, the Normal distribution, Student's "t" distribution, tests of significance with small and large samples, simple linear regression, correlation and sampling techniques. Preliminary reading M.J. Moroney, Facts from Figures (Pelican). References R.H. Clarke, CoZZege S ta t i s t i c s (Nelson). C.H. Meyers, Elementary Business & Economic S t a t i s t i c s (Wadsworth) . W.L. Hayes & R.L. Winkler, Stat i s t ics , Vol. 1 (Holt, Rinehart & Winston) . E.E. McElroy, Applied Business S ta t i s t i c s - An Elementary Approach (Holden-Day) .

GS031 INTRODUCTION TO MODERN GOVERNMENT Diploma

Explains some of the basic concepts, terminology and methodology used by social scientists and at the same time relates them to the student's immediate background by using as a focus and framework the contemporary Australian political, governmental, social and economic myths, practices

and ins t i tu t ions . Throughout t he course specia l a t tent ion is given t o t he r o l e of t h e individual i n Australian society; the analysis of problems is made i n terms of the r i g h t s and obl igat ions of individuals and groups and t h e i r par t i c ipa t ion i n and e f fec t ive contribution t o t h e development of Australia. References D. Horne, !?he Lucky Country, 2nd revised ed i t ion (Penguin) o r C. McGregor, ProfiZe of Australia (Penguin, 1966). Assessment Two short papers and one long assignment, a mid-year t e s t and a f i n a l examination. No prerequisi tes.

BS091 PERSONAL TYPING Diploma

This i s a basic course i n p rac t i ca l typewriting. There a r e no prerequis i tes , and students a r e accepted without p r io r knowledge of t he use of a typewriter. It provides a s k i l l which is valuable f o r students, par t i cu la r ly male and non-secretarial students who w i l l not be concerned with s ec re t a r i a l work but who need t o produce leg ib le and w e l l set-out pr inted material i n study notes, exercises and reports .

BSlOl ACCOUNTING I Diploma The purpose of Accounting 1 is t o provide a sound

basis of Accounting theory and techniques f o r students intending t o progress t o fu r ther accounting s tudies , a s well a s providing a terminal course of study f o r students following t h e Data Processing o r Secretar ia l streams of t h e diploma. The subject i s divided in to four sections: (1) Basic Accounting Concepts - performance

evaluation and determination of p r o f i t . (2) Data Processing - recording techniques, repor t

preparation and in te rna l control procedures. (3 ) Pro f i t Determination and A s s e t Evaluation -

revenue recognition, d i s t r i bu t ion of p r o f i t , stock and depreciation.

(4) Planning and Performance Evaluation - ana lys i s and interpreta t ion of f inancial repor ts , cash budgets, and funds statements.

Students a r e required t o complete specif ied course work including a pract ice set and essay a s a prerequis i te t o f i n a l assessment. Preliminary reading Fer t ig , Istvan and Mottice, Using Accounting Information ( ~ a r c o u r t , Brace) .

References *Hunter & Allport , Accounting (Holt, f inehar t ) .

B . I . Colditz, W.B. Meigs and C.E. Johnson, AustraZian Accounting (McGraw-Hill) . T. Harrison, J. Horrocks and R.L. Newman, Accounting - A Direct Approach (F.W. Cheshire). C . Gil lespie , Accounting Systems (Prentice Hall) . American Accounting Association, A Statement of Basic Accounting Theory.

BS105 BUSINESS LAW I Diploma

The course is designed t o give students an understanding of law relevant t o t he business community, and t o form a basis f o r fur ther studies. Sources of law, and i t s interpreta t ion within the s t ruc ture of t he Australian legal system a re considered, with par t i cu la r reference t o t he law of contract (and i ts application t o contemporary business dea l ings) , agency, l ega l e n t i t i e s (where t he accent is on corporations) and commercial negligence. Preliminary reading E. Sawer, The AustraZian and the Law 2nd edition (Pelican) . B.J.L. Shtein and K.E. Lindgren, An Introduction t o Business Law (The Law Book Company Limited). References

*R.B. Vermeesch and K.E. Lindgren, Business Law of AustraZia 2nd edi t ion (Butterworths) .

*J . Colling,e., TutoriaZs i n Contract (The Law Book Company Limited)

"Partnership A c t , 1958 *Goods Act, 1958

A.G. Guest, Anson's Law of Contract, 23rd edit ion (Oxford) . G.C. Cheshire and C.H.S. Fifoot, !?he Law of Contract 2nd Australian edi t ion by J . G . Starke and P . F . P . Higgins (Butterworths) . P.F.P. Higgins, The Law of Partnership i n AustraZia and New ZeaZand 2nd ed i t ion (The Law Book Company Limited) . F.M.B. Reynolds and B.J. Davenport, Bowstead i n Agency, 13th ed i t ion (Sweet & Maxwell). K.C.T. Sutton, The Law of SaZe of Goods i n Australia and New ZeaZand (The Law Book Company Limited) .

BSll l ECONOMICS I

Dip1oma This course w i l l look a t the scope and methodology of economics, the basic economic problems, and the Australian contemporary c a p i t a l i s t market system with par t icu la r emphasis on the economic ro le of government. It w i l l cover the theory of income determination with an analysis of the forces which determine the leve l of economic ac t i v i t y within an economy. Throughout, the emphasis w i l l be on t he Australian sutuation, with the theory being used as a ba s i s fo r analysing government performance i n both the domestic and external sectors. Preliminary reading R.H. Heilbroner, Understanding Macroecononrics (Prentice-Hall, 1965) . References E. Shapiro, Macroeconomic Analysis, 3rd ed i t ion (Harcourt , Brace and World, 1973) . T.F. Dernburg & D.M. McDougall, Macroeconomics, 4th ed i t ion (McGraw-Hill, 1972) .

MA12 1 COMPUTING METHODS A/STATISTICS

No formal prerequis i te i s specified bu t a pass i n a t l e a s t one branch of Leaving Mathematics (other than General Mathematics) i s highly desirable. The course introduces s t a t i s t i c s and attempts t o provide (a) a bas i s for the continued study of the subject (b) a su f f i c i en t body of knowledge t o enable the diplomate t o handle the elementary problems normally encountered i n a business s i tua t ion . The syllabus includes work on s t a t i s t i c a l terms, sample data and t h e i r graphical representation, sample s t a t i s t i c s , probabi l i ty , the Normal dis- t r ibu t ion , Student's t- dis t r ibut ion t e s t s of significance with small and large samples, simple l i nea r regression, correlation and sampling techniques. References J.C. ~ o o t and E .B. Cox, Sta t i s t ica l Analysis for Managevrial Decisions (McGraw-Hill). L.L . Chao, S ta t i s t i c s , Methods and AnaZyses (McGraw-Hill)

J . E . Freund and F.J. Williams, Modem Business S ta t i s t i c s (Prentice Hall) M . Hamburg, Sta t i s t ica l AnaZysis for Decision Making (Harcourt, Bruce and World) M. spiegel , Theory and Problems of S ta t i s t i c s (McGraw-Hill) T.H. Wunnacott and R. J . Wonnacott, Introductory S ta t i s t i c s for Business and ~conomics (Wiley) T. Yamane, S ta t i s t i c s : An Introductory AnaZysis (Harper and Row)

BS121 COMPUTING METHODS A/DATA PROCESSING Diploma

Students are introduced t o the basic elements of computer hardware and t o t h e i r commercial u t i l i s a t i o n . The following broad areas are covered: (1) Input and output devices; (2) The cen t ra l processing un i t (C.P.U.); (3) Magnetic tape and d i r ec t access devices; (4) Flowcharting techniques ; (5) COB3L programming; (6) Computer applications - payrol l , inventory

control , accounts receivable e tc . The student w i l l have p rac t i ca l experience i n computer programming. Preliminary reading D. Whitworth, Basic Digital Computer Concepts (He inemann) Maior references N. ~ e r k o w i t z and R. Munro jr., Automatic Data -. -

Processing and Management (Dickensen). E . Awad , Business Data Processing (Prentice-Hall) P.R. Arnold e t a l , Modern Data Processing G.B. Davis, Introduction t o Digital Computer Concepts (Prentice-Hall)

~ ~ 1 3 1 ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES I/INTRODUCTION TO

Diploma ADMINISTRATIVE THEORY

This un i t aims t o introduce the student t o the body of knowledge r e l a t i ng t o administration theory. The theore t ica l study i s amplified and supported by p rac t i ca l exercises and studies conducted a t t u t o r i a l sessions. Introductory lec tures are concerned with the nature and purpose of administration i n our socie ty and these topics are fur ther developed by a study of the evolution of administrative thought during the l a s t hundred years. The major concepts and ideas are then dea l t with under the t r ad i t i ona l headings of organising, planning, s t a f f i ng , d i rec t ing and controlling. In these areas the c l a s s i ca l material i s supported by, o r contrasted with, recent developments so t h a t the stud-ent i s made aware of the problems of nomenclature and of the divers i ty of opinions and views offered by the d i f fe ren t au thor i t i es i n the f i e l d s concerned. The c l a s s i c a l functions are a l so supported by a study of the newer developments re la t ing t o innovation, representation and decision theory. Preliminary reading W.J. Byrt, The Idea of Management (Sun 1968). References Luthans: OrganisationaZ Behaviour (~cGraw-Hill) A comprehensive reading guide i s dis t r ibuted ea r ly i n the semester.

YA131 STATISTICS I

Syllabus S t a t i s t i c s including: elementary ideas i n probabi l i ty , frequency d i s t r ibu t ions , measures of centra l tendency, measures of dispersions, sampling methods, normal d i s t r ibu t ion and correla t ion, significance t e s t s , x2 dis t r ibu t ion , "T" d i s t r ibu t ion , Time allotment 4 hours per week f o r one semester. Assessment Progressive t e s t s and end of semester examination. References Langley , Elements of S ta t i s t i caZ Methods for Students of PsychoZogy. Prerequisi tes A knowledge of mathematics t o Form 2 l eve l is assumed.

GS180 INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIOURAL STUDIES Diploma

This course examines t w ~ par t i cu la r areas of behavioural study: psychology and sociology. Topics covered under each of these headings are: (a) Psychology: Methods of research and measurement i n the study of behaviour. Learning and motivation. Perception. Remembering and thinking. Personality. Physiological aspects of behaviour. Psychological disorders. Social psychology. Text : Ruch, F.L. & Zimbardo, P .G. , Psychology and L i f e Glenview, 111 : Scott Foresman, 1971.

(b) Sociology: Groups, cul ture and the emergence of the s e l f followed by major s tudies i n soc i a l and cul tu ra l change, socia l s t r a t i f i c a t i o n and urbanization. Text: De Fleur, D'Antmio, De Fleur Soeio Zogy : Man i n Society

BS191 PRIVATE SECRETARIAL PRACTICE A & B BS291

Diploma The subject is modelled on private secretarial work at the executive level, emphasising not only stenography but also secretarial duties such as initiating correspondence, handling confidential work, preparing for conferences and meetings, recording minutes, choosing and training junior staff, etc. Sufficient tuition and practice will be given to enable students to reach a speed in excess of 100 w.p.m. in Pitman's shorthand, with corresponding ability at the typewriter, and so become competent to handle any stenographic work arising in the general business office. Students are advised to gain vital experience by seeking temporary employment in stenographic positions during the long vacation between the two years of study. P.S.P. "A1' is the prerequisite for P.S.P. "B", the second subject being the extension of the first. Preliminary reading Place and Hicks, CoZZege SecretariaZ Procedures, 2nd/3rd editions, Chapters 1 and 2 (McGraw-Hill) Fielding, AustraZian SecretariaZ Practice, Units 1,2 and 3 (McGraw-Hill) . Donnelly, The Executive's Private Secretary (Butterworths) All these books are available in the college Library, under 651:3741. References The Secretary in Australia (Pitman) will be used -

as a text from the second semester of the first year through to the end of the course.

BS201 CORPORATE ACCOUNTING Degree The aim of this course is to develop an under-

standing of accounting for corporations. Both theoretical and practical viewpoints will be investigated. There will be an integration of the relevant law with accounting. For this to be achieved, emphasis will be placed upon the Companies Act and relevant case material. The course will investigate a progression of areas in much the same. sequence as would be experienced by an expanding corporation. Formation, availability of profits for distribution, and reporting of the affairs of corporations will be studied initially. Following this (and the strongest emphasis within the course), corporate expansion will be thoroughly explored. A full study will be made of amalgamations, mergers, take-overs, pooling of interests, group accounts and equity accounting. The resultant accounting, organisational, legal and taxation effects of these alternative arrangements will be of major concern.

The final area of the course will be concerned with capital reconstructions and liquidation of the corporation. Preliminary reading D.R. Ladd, Contemporary Accounting and the PdZic (Irwin) References *T.R. Johnston, M.O. Jager and R.B. Taylor, Company Accounting (Butterworths) R.S. Sim, Casebook on Company Law (Butterworths) N.M. Bedford, K.W. Perry and A.R. Wyatt, Advanced Accounting: An Organisational Approach (Wiley)

"Victorian Companies Act and Regulations (C. C. H. ) L.N. Lee and L.A. McPherson, Consolidated Statements and Group Accounts (Law ~ o o k Company) Guide Book to Australian Company Law (C.C.H.) R. L. Bowa and F .L. Clarke, Holding Companies and Group Accounts (Butterworths) .

BS202 COST ACCOUNTING FOR CONTROL Degree Recording and tracing the flow of product costs

under job and process manufacturing situations for the purposes of inventory valuation and cost control. A study of historical and standard absorption costing systems. The problems associated with accounting for manufacturing overhead. Preliminary reading A. Matz & O.J. Curry, Cost Accounting 5th edition, 1972 (Southwestern), Chs. 1-7. References *C.T. Horngren, Cost Accounting, A Managerial Enphasis 3rd edition, 1972 (Prentice-Hall) G. Shillinglaw, Cost Accounting, AnaZysis and ControZ 1967 (Richard D . Irwin) W.L. Burke and E.B. Smyth, Accounting for Management (Law Book Company) A. Matz & O.J. Curry, Cost Accounting 5th edition, 1972 (Southwestern) S .B. Henrici, Standard Costs for Manufacturing (McGraw-Hill) H. R. Anton and P.A. Firmin, Contemporary Issues i n Cost Accounting (Houghton Miff lin) D. solomons, Studies i n Cost Analysis (Sweet &

Maxwell ) N.A.A. Research Reports:

No.11-15. How Standard Costs are Being Used Current1 y. No.16-17-18. The Analysis of Cost-Volume- Profit relationships. No. 22. The Analysis of Manufacturing Cost Variances. No. 39. ~ccounting for Costs of Capacity.

N.A.A. Practice Reports: No. 10. Separating and Using Costs as Fixed and Variable. No. 15. Development and Reporting of Variances.

Journal Articles from The Australian Accountant, N.A.A. Management Accounting, and the Accounting Review as recommended.

BS203 MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING Degree BS202 Cost Accounting for Control should normally

be passed before this unit is attempted. This course involves a consideration of the role of the management accountant in the planning, control and decision-making processes of the firm. Topic coverage will include a study of variable costing and the contribution approach to cost allocation and inventory valuation; the relation- ship between costs, volume and profit; the impact of costing information on pricing decisions; the establishment of short and long term performance goals and their formalisation in the comprehensive budget; internal performance reporting and evaluation, at corporate and divisional level, with emphasis on cost relevancy. Preliminary reading T.J. Burns and H.S. Hendrickson, The Accounting Samp Zer - An Introduction, Section I V (McGraw- Hill) . References H. Anton and P. Firmin (eds.) , Contemporary Issues i n Cost Accounting (Houghton-Mif f lin) . G . J . Benston (ed . ) , Contemporaq Cost Accounting '

and ControZ (Dickenson) . W.L. Burke and B.S. Smyth, Accounting for Manage- ment (Law Book Co . ) . C.T. Horngren, Cost Accounting - A Manageria2 Emphasis (Prentice-Hall) . I.W. Keller and W.L. Ferrara, Management Account- ing for Profit Control (~c~raw- ill) . N.A.A. Research Reports and Research Studies. G. Shil linglaw, Cost Accounting; Ana Zysis and ControZ (Irwin) W.E. Thomas (ed.), Readings i n Cost Accounting, Budgeting and Control (south-Western). G. Welsch, Budgeting, Profit Planning and Control (Prentice-Hall) .

BS205 ADVANCED CORPORATION LAW Degree The law r e l a t i ng t o business corporations.

A deta i led study of l ega l r i g h t s and respons ib i l i t i es intra-company, including au thor i ty and scope of d i rec tors ' powers, a s d i s t i n c t from the r i gh t s of majority and minority shareholders. Further analysis i s made of t h e company a s a complex business l ega l e n t i t y with an in-depth study of the concept of value i n r e l a t i on t o established legal-accounting pr inciples . Preliminary reading Mason & 0' Hair, Australian Company Law (McGraw- H i l l ) . Major references L. Gower, Company Law (Law Book Co. ) J . ~harlesworth , - Company Law (Law Book Co . ) A.I.P.S., Big Business i n Australia

*A. Afterman & R. Baxt, Cases and Materials on Corporations ar-d Associations (Butterworths)

*Victorian Companies Act and Regulations *Guide Book t o Australian Company Law (C.C.H.)

P.R. Adams, Company Directors i n Australia (Butterworths) .

BS 211 MANAGERIAL ECONOMIC ANALYSIS Degree This un i t seeks t o show how economic analysis

can be used t o a s s i s t i n the formulation of business decisions. Empirical s tud ies w i l l be extensively used a s a means of i l l u s t r a t i o n . Following introductory discussion of the decision making r o l e of management and of t h e value of economic analysis i n t h i s regard, t h e u n i t deals with the following topics : . demand analysis ( the general determinants of

demand, methods t h a t can be used t o determine demand re la t ionships , demand manipulation and demand forecasting) ;

. cost analysis ( the ro l e of opportunity cos t i n decision making, t he der ivat ion of cos t curves from production theory and t h e i r modification according t o technological var ia t ions between firms) ;

. p r o f i t and the goals of firms;

. product and pr ic ing po l ic ies ;

. se l l i ng po l ic ies and the marketing mix

References M.R. Colberg, D.R. Forbush and G.R. Whitaker, Business Economics - Principles and Cases (Irwin) W.W. Haynes, Manageria2 Economics - Analysis and Cases (Irwin Dorsey) K . Lancaster, Introduction t o Modern Microeconomics (Rand McNally) E . Mansfield, Microeconomics: Theory and Applications (Norton)

C.I. Savage and J.R. Small, Introduction t o Managerial Economics (Hutchinson). M. Spencer, Manageria2 Economics (Irwin) .

BS212 THE FIRM AND ITS ENVIRONMENT Degree

A pass in BS211 Managerial Economics Analysis is a prerequisite. Students will not normally be permitted to proceed with other economics degree units unless this unit has been passed. This particular unit analyses the environment within which firms make decisions, and considers the interplay between the environment and the conduct and performance of firms. Topics dealt with are the market framework (incorporating analyses of the competitive capitalist model and the contemporary capitalist system in Australia); allocative planning; the labour market (including manpower planning); and government economic policies with respect to inflation, restrictive trade practices, expenditure, taxation, subsidies, trade, tariffs, and the environment. Prel binary reading P.H. Karmel and M. Brunt, The Structure o f the AustraZian Economy (Cheshire) . References R. Caves, American Industry: Structure, Conduct and Perfomance (Prentice-Hall) . Commissioner of Trade Practices Annual Reports (Government Printer, Canberra). R. Haveman and K. Knopf, The Market System (Wiley) K . Hancock, B. Hughes and R. Wallace, Applied Economics : Readings for Austra Zian Students (McGraw-Hill ) E. Mansfield, Microeconomics - Theory and Applications (Norton) . Tariff Board Annual Reports (1965/66 onwards), (Government Printer, Canberra).

BS221 COBOL PROGRAMMING Degree

Prerequisite BS121 Computer Methods A/Data Processing, or BS021 Fundamentals of Data Processing Course outline This unit assumes a knowledge of the fundamentals of program flowcharting and the basic Data Division and Procedure Division entries. The major COBOL features studied are in the areas of input/output utilising magnetic storage devices, table processing, and the more advanced aspects of arithmetic manipulations and data formatting. Aspects of efficiency, documentation, programing style, debugging techniques and modular programming are emphasised and developed by means of a series of graded exercises.

The standard data processing program types are studied from the programming point of view to act as a basis for run design functions in the Systems Design unit. These progran types include input data validation, master file maintenance and updating, tabulation and reporting and multiple file matchmerginq . The following aspects of computer hardware are studied with a systems utilisation bias; internal and external data representation and organisation; input-output processing from non-overlapped systems to cycle-stealing systems; multiprogramming, multiprocessing and telecommunications hardware. Where applicable the related software characteristics and capabilities will be integrated with these studj-e s , Xeferences *Appropriate manuals from computer manufacturer. Flores, Computer Software (Puentice-Hall) Leeds and weinberg, Computer Programing Funda- mentals (McGraw-Hill) Feingold, FundamentaZs of COBOL Prograrrorring (Brohn 1 Flores, Computer Organisation o renti ice-o all).

Diploma Passes in MA021 and MA022 or a pass in MA121 are required before this unit is attempted. A pass in MA222 is desirable. The aim of the course is to provide an integrated treatment of the parametric statistics of the frequently occuring distributions. It is a complete unit in itself, but it also lays the foundation for the more advanced work in MA321. The course gives a basic outline of distribution theory. It deals with those distributions (Hypergeometric, Binomial, Poisson, and Normal) most likely to be encountered in a business situation, and provides the tools by which their properties can be investigated. Tests of hypothesis about population mean and confidence limits for a population mean are investigated and extended to tests about the difference between two means and two proportions. References L.L. Chac, S ta t i s t i c s , Methods and Analyses (McGraw-Hill ) T.H. Wonnacott and R.J. Wonnacott, IntPodUctory S ta t i s t i c s for Business and Economics (John Wiley) J . E . Freund, MathematicaZ S t a t i s t i c s (Prentice Hall).

MA222 COMPUTING METHODS AND STATISTICS II/MATHEMATICS Diploma AND OPERATIONS RESEARCH

Passes in MA021 and MA022 or a pass in MA121 are required before this unit is attempted. The course aims at (a) presenting sufficient calculus to cover a

diplomate's needs in most general business situations and to make the further study of data processing techniques;

(b) presenting, in some depth, one Operations Research technique.

The syllabus provides an introduction to differential and integral calculus for algebraic functions of one variable, together with elementary applications. The algebra and calculus of the exponential and logarithmic functions are introduced. The elementary differential calculus for algebraic functions of more than one variable, together with applications, is studied with particular reference to least squares curve fitting. Linear programming problems in more than two dimensions are solved using the Simplex Algorith, and the rationale of the method explained in terms of linear algebra. rans sport at ion problems and the principle of duality are also examined. Detailed references will be prescribed during the semester.

BS222 SYSTEMS INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS Degree

The scope of Systems Analysis is defined and the types of Systems Studies undertaken are described from the point of view of the study objectives and the specialist skills required to complete such studies. Code design, systems standards and systems performance criteria along with fact-finding methods, systems documentation techniques and the methods of capturing, validating and controlling data, are areas of study which are covered in depth. Planning techniques and documentation aids are also studied with particular regard to feed back and control. The underlying aim of this course is to develop a problem-solving ability which, though directed towards the data processing solution of management problems in this course, may be widely applied. References Daniels & Yeats, Basic Training in Systems Analysis Chandor , Practical Systems ~nazysis - Lazzaro, Systems and Procedures Clifton, Systems Analysis for Business Data Processing Neuschel, Management by System mnter, Management Guide to Computer System Selection and Use

Hart, Dynamic Sgstems Design Rothery, The Practice of Systems Analysis

MA223 APPLIED STATISTICS Degree A pass in MA 121 is required before this unit is

attempted. A pass in MA224 is highly desirable. For the aims of the course see details of MA224, to which this unit is complementary. The syllabus covers the use of chi-square tests and the analysis of variance for the completely randomized design and the randomized blocks designs. A study will be made of the properties of least-squares estimators of parameters in linear models, and least-squares methods will be applied to both the two variable and multi-variate linear models. The role of Aitken estimators in obtaining consistent estimates of parameters of a single equation under non-classical conditions will also be treated. References D. Aigner, Basic Econometrics (Prentice Hall, 1971) I,. Chao, Statis t ics: Methods and Analysis (McGraw Hill) 1969 D.S. Haung, Regression and Econometric Methods (Wiley & Sons) 1970. J. Kmenta, Elements of Econometrics (Macmillan Co.) 1971 J . Johnston, Ecmome tric Methods (~c~raw Hill) 2nd edition. R.J. Wonnacott and T.H. Wonnacott, Economet~cs (Wiley & Sons) 1970. T. Yamane, Statis t ics: An Introductory AnaZysis (Harper and Row) .

MA224 STATISTICAL DECISION THEORY Degree

A pass in MA121 or passes in MA021 and MA022 are required before this unit is attempted. The course aims at giving a mathematical and statistical background to graduates who intend specializing in economics, marketing, or data processing, sufficient for them to make meaningful decisions as a result of tests they have designed on available data. To this end MA224 and MA223 are seen as complementary units. The syllabus covers the mathematics necessary for an examination of ths more common distributions. The binomial, Poisson, and the normal distributions are studied together with tests of significance about the means of such populations. Student's t-distribution and associated estimation from small samples and errors in hypothesis tests are also studied. A further section on sampling techniques will include simple random sampling, stratified sampling and cluster sampling, together

with top ics on acceptance sampling and qual i ty control . References L.L. Chao, S ta t i s t i c s , Methods and Analyses (McGraw-Hill) ,

J .E. Freund, MathematicaZ S ta t i s t i c s (Prentice Hall) . M. J. Slonin, Guide t o Sampling (Pan Piper) M. Spiegel, Theory and Problems of S ta t i s t i c s (McGraw-Hill ) A. Stuar t , Basic Ideas o f Sc ient i f ic Sampling (Grif f in) T. Yarnane, Stat i s t ics , An Introductory Analysis (Harper & Row)

BS231 CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR Degree

Completion of Marketing (BS232) before attempting t h i s u n i t i s preferable but not essen t ia l . This un i t is concerned with the motivational aspects of the behaviour of people i n the market place. Marketing a c t i v i t y i s largely directed toward s t ructur ing o r a l t e r i ng consumer behaviour v ia t h e f i rm's communication process. Hence the object ives of the course a r e t o describe and analyze i n some d e t a i l the learning process and fundamental concepts involved i n communications, i n order t h a t marketers may have a be t t e r insight i n t o and understanding of these processes. Students a r e introduced to: 1. Foundations of Consumer Behaviour 2. Consumer Research techniques 3. Cultural , psychological and group influences

on Consumer Behaviour. 4. Consumer Decision-making 5. The importance of product a t t r ibu tes . 6 . Promotion and the consumer. Preliminary reading J. Douglas e t a l l Human Behaviaur i n Marketing (Merri l l) References T.S. Robertson, Conswner Behaviour (Scott Foresman & Co.) R.D. Blackwell e t a l l Cases i n Consumer Behaviour (Holt, Rinehart & Winston) .

MA231 STATISTICS I1

Syllabus First semester (theory). Sampling theory "t" tests. Distribution of

2 sample means. X distribution. Correlation regression analysis. Analysis of variance. F distribution. Second semester (practical work). Use of machine calculators. Application of theory to data typical of sociological and/or psychological problems. Processing of data taken from surveys. Survey of utility of computers in processing data. Time allotment 4 hours per week Assessment Progressive tests, assignments. References McCollough and Van Atta, Statistical Concepts. Prerequisite A pass in MA131

BS232 MARKETING Degree

This unit deals with the fundamentals of marketing and is designed to meet the needs of students commencing formal studies in this area. The course provides for a broad and necessary understanding of marketing problems and a knowledge of modern marketing practices. Emphasis is placed on the formulation of marketing strategy. Students are introduced to: 1. The marketing mix and market segmentation

concepts. 2. The decision making process relating to

product policy, pricing, distribution, promotion and the selection of target markets.

3. The role of marketing management in the total operations of the firm.

4. The interaction between the firm and its environment.

Minor and major case studies are introduced to apply the theoretical concepts to a more practical situation. Preliminary reading B.M. Enis and K.K. Cox, Marketing CZassics (Allyn & Bacon). References E.J. McCarthy, Basic Marketing, 4th edition (Irwin) J. Seibert and G. Wills, Marketing Research (Penguin)

BS251 ACCOUNTING IIA

Accounting 11A is an advanced financial subject dealing with the formation, growth and termination of partnerships and companies. The course of study embraces Accounting and legal aspects of - 1. Partner ships ; 2. Company formation; 3. Creation and disposal of surpluses available

for distribution; 4. Reconstruction of share capital; 5. Business combinations ; 6. Group accounting; 7. Company liquidations; 8. Presentation of company reports. Preliminary reading Johnston, Jager and Taylor, Company Accounting (Butterworths) Chapters 1 to 3 inclusive. References *Johnson, Dyall and Hulls, Graded Exercises (Law Book co. ) Mason and O'Hair, Australian Company LaU (McGraw- Hill). c.c.H., Guide t o Australian Company Law (c.C.H.) Johnston, Jager and Taylor, Company Accounting (Butterworths)

Bruce and Dowd, AustraZian Company Accounting (Jacaranda Press) . Note: Due to the 1971 amendments to the uniform Companies Act some company accounting and law texts are outdated. Students are advised to see their tutors before purchasing any text except "Graded Exercises".

BS252 ACCOUNTING IIB Diploma

Recording, tracing and controlling product costs for the purposes of inventory valuation performance measurement and cost control using both historical absorption and direct costing techniques. Costing problems associated with job and process manufacturing situations. The use of standard costing techniques for product costing an6 cost control with emphasis placed on the principle of management by exception. Data processing applications to standard costing systems. Theories of motivation and their relevance for the effective operation of management information systems. The analysis of cost-volume profit relationships for profit planning and decision making. The use of budgets for controlling and evaluating performance. Preliminary reading R.M. Lynch, Accounting for Planagement (McGraw-Hill) References A.Matz & O.J. Curry, Cost Accounting, 5th edition (South Western) . W.L. Burke and E.B. Smyth, Accounting for Manage- ment (Law Book Co. ) S.B. Henrici, Standard Costs for Hanufacturing, 3rd edition (McGraw-Hill) . S.R. Brown, Costs and Prices (Law Book Co.) G.A. Welsch, Budgeting Profit Planning and ControZ (Prentice-Hall) . C.T. Horngren, Cost Accounting, A Manageria2 Emphasis, 3rd edition, 1972 (Prentice-Hall) .

BS261 ECONOMICS I1 Diploma A pass in BSlll Economics 1 is a prerequisite for

this subject which examines the environment within which firms(and, to a lesser extent, househo1ds)make their decisions, and which seeks to show how economic analysis can be used to assist in the formulation of these decisions. Attention is given to the impact of these decisions upon society's welfare, with the emphasis throughout on the Australian economy. Topics analysed include: the market framework; demand analysis, especially from the firm's point of view; cost and profit analysis; the conduct

and performance of firms from society's viewpoint (including ecological factors); product, pricing and selling policies of firms; government economic policies with respect to labour markets, restrictive trade practices, trade and tariffs; allocative planning. Preliminary reading P.K. Karmel and M. Brunt, 2'h.e Structure of the AustraZian Economy (Cheshire). References J . Grant, A. Kagger and A. Hocking, Economic Ins t i tu t ions and PoZicy (Cheshire) . K . Hancock, B. Hughes & R. Wallace, Applied Economics: Readings for Australian Students (McGraw-Hill) . R. Haveman and K. Knopf, The Market System (Wiley) E. Mansfield, Microecononrics: Theory and App Zications (Norton) C.I. Savage and J.R. Small, Introduction t o Manageria2 Economics (Hutchinson).

BS271 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING I Diploma

Prerequisite BS021 Fundamentals of Data Processing, or BS121 Computing Methods A/Data Processing. Course outline This subject assumes a fundamental knowledge of computer hardware, program flow charting and the basic Data Division and Procedure Division entries required to solve a simple business problem using COBOL. All COBOL and FORTRAN features are studied in full with particular emphasis on input/output utilising magnetic storage devices, table processing, and the more advanced aspects of arithmetic manipulations and data formatting. Aspects of efficiency, documentation, programming style, debugging techniques and modular programming are stressed and developed by a series of graded exercises. The standard data processing program types are studied from the programming point of view to act as a basis for run design functions in Systems Analysis and Design 1. Aspects of computer hardware are studied with a systems utilisation bias. Where applicable the related software characteristics and capabilities will be integrated with these studies. References *Appropriate manuals from computer manufacturer. Feingold, FundamentaZs of COBOL Progranuning (Brown) Flores, Computer Softuare (Prentice-Hall) . Flores, Computer Organisation (Prentice-Hall) Leeds and weinberg, Computer Progrming Fundamentals (McGraw-Hill) . Flores, Data Structure and Management (Prentice-Hall).

BS272 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING I1

Pre requ i s i t e BS271 Computer Programming 1 (BS271 and BS272 may be taken concurrently.) Course ou t l ine The course covers i n d e t a i l a spec t s of t h e ICL 1900 Ser i e s "low-level" programming language, PLAN. The objec t ive of t h i s course i s t o f a m i l i a r i s e t h e student with t h e na ture and scope of such a language, and a s such a considerable amount of p r a c t i c a l experience is included. Topics covered include t h e following: Basic ins t ruc t ion s e t ; F loat ing point a r i thmet ic i n s t r u c t i o n s e t ; Logical and physical input/output rout ines ; Subroutines acd subprograms (ICL and user w r i t t e n ) ; Disc p r o g r ~ m i n g techniques; The PLAN compilation, consol ida t ion and loading funct ions ; F i l e c rea t ion and maintenance. The student w i l l be expected t o complete a number of programs ranging from t h e very simple (i.e. s t r a i g h t forward ar i thmet ic with console output ) t o reasonably s ized d i s c f i l e programs ( i . e . updates, balance and e d i t updates, r epor t programs). References PLAN Reference Manual.

BS273 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS DESIGN I Diploma P r e r e q ~ i sites

BSlOl Accounting 1 Course o u t l i n e The subjec t i s designed t o g ive t h e student a thorough understanding of t h e information requi re- ments of a business, t o i n s t r u c t t h e student i n a good basic approach t o systems ana lys i s and design, t o f a m i l i a r i s e the student with t h e fundamental t o o l s of systems analys is and design. The case study method i s used extensively t o g ive t h e student t h e experience of working i n a study team t o inves t iga te , analyse, design, document and implement a system. References Daniels and Yeats, Basic Training i n Systems Analysis (Pitman). Glans e t a l , Management Systems (Holt, Rinehart and Winston). Rothery and Mullaly, The Practice of SI.j~tems Analysis (Business Book, U.K.) . S. Optner, Systems Analysis for Business Manage- ment (Prentice-Hall) Schodebek, Management Systems (Wiley) .

BS281 ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES II/HUMAN BEHAVIOUR IN Diploma ORGANISATIONS

Prerequisite Administrative Studies 1 This unit is concerned with administrative problems related to or arising from human behaviour in various forms of business organisation. An experimental emphasis is given to the mastery of concepts by the use of 'games', case-studies and discussion. This is complemented by assignments, excursions and the presentation of papers. Main topics include: 1 The psychological contract and organisational

socialization. 2 Motivation and organisational climate. 3 The technological system and its impact on

the psycho-social system. 4. Interpersonal perception. 5 Interaction theory and group dynamics. 6 Value systems and their implications for

management. 7 Communication systems. 8 Managerial style. 9 Organisational structural effects on human

behaviour. 10 Problems and techniques of organisational

change. References E.H. Schein, Organisational Psychology (Prentice- Hall) .

*L.R. Sayles and G. Strauss, ilwnan Behaviour in Organisations, (Prentice-Hall) . F.E. Kast and J.E. Rosenzweig, Organisation and Management (McGraw-Hill) . D.A. Kolb et al, Organisational PsychoZogy, an Experientia Z Approach S.G. Huneryager, H m Relations in Management (South Western) . Case Studies from W.F. Whyte, Men at Work (s.C.P. )

BS282 ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES II/SECFSTARIAL ADMINISTRATION Diploma

The syllabus is designed to provide potential private secretaries, and personal assistants to senior management with an understanding of the operational activities and problems involved in the work undertaken by general managers, production managers, marketing managers, personnel managers and chief accountants. The instruction will cover the establishment and administration of business policies, conduct of meetings, and the co-ordination of the major activities carried out in attaining the basic objectives of various business organizational types under the following headings:

1 Administration and ownership p a t t e r n s of business en te rp r i ses ,

2. Legal i ty and conduct of meetings, 3 Functional operat ions - personnel, f inance,

marketing, production, and supporting services ,

4 Techniques of managerial con t ro l , 5 External influences on businesses, 6 Special ized business types, such a s manufacturers,

r e t a i l e r s , property developers, in su re r s , bankers, permanent building s o c i e t i e s , publ ic adminis t ra tors , l i v e t h e a t r e companies.

Preliminary readinq C . R. Terry, Principles of Management (Irwin) J.J. Lerner, Introduction to Business (Prentice- Hal l ) References

*R.J. Monson & B.O. Saxberg, The Business World (Houghton Miff l i n )

V.A. Musselman & E.H. Hughes, Introduction to Modern Business (Prentice-Hall) R.E. Glos & H.A. Baker, Business, its Uature and Environment (south West. Pub,) A.Donnelly, Financial Management fi utter worth)

A. Donnelly , Aust, See. Pya&. (Butterworth) V.Lazarro, Systems & Procedures (Prentice-Hall) A. R. Weinstein, Marketing ( W e s t ) K. G. Lockyer , Factory Management (Pitman) E.B. Fl ippo, Principles of PersonneZ Management (McGraw-Hill)

BS291 PRIVATE SECRETARIAL PRACTICE B Diploma See under BS191

BS301 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Degree The i n t e g r a t i o n of various budgets deal ing

p a r t i c u l a r l y with t h e usefulness of projec ted funds statements and c a s t budgets. Working c a p i t a l management - inventory, cash and receivable p o l i c i e s . An a n a l y s i s of shor t and long term financing. Discounted cash flow methods compared with o t h e r s tandard c a p i t a l budgeting methods of evaluat ion. Dividend policy. I n t e r p r e t a t i o n of a n a l y t i c a l da ta t o a s sess a f i r m ' s long term f i n a n c i a l s t rength , p r o f i t a b i l i t y and i n t r i n s i c value of i t s ordinary shares. A study of take-overs; l e g a l requirements, f i n a n c i a l ana lys i s and a case study. References K. Midgley & R.G. Burns, Business Finance and the Capital Market IMacmillan) J.A. B r i t t a i n , Corporate Dividend Policy (Washing- ton Brookings I n s t i t u t i o n ) W. Serraino, S.S. Singhvi & R.M. Soldofsky, Frontiers of Financial Management (South Western Pub, ) .

M. Doctoroff, Company Take-overs and Mergers i n AustraZia (Gower Press) D.E. Fischer, Readings i n Contemporary Financia2 Management (Scott Foreman) H.A. Wolf & I. Richardson, Readings i n Finance (Appleton-Century-Crofts) F.J. Corrigan & H.A. Ward, Financial Management, Policies and Practices (Houghton Mifflin) E.F. Brigham & R.B. Ricks, Readings: EssentiaZs of Managerial Finance (Holt, Rinehart and Winston) P. Hunt, C.M. Williams & G. Donaldson, Basic Business Finance (Irwin ) E.W. Walker, Essentials of Financial Management (Prentice-Hall) G.D. McCarthy, Acquisitions and Mergers (Ronald Press) J. Van-~orne, Financia2 Management and Policy (Prentice-Hall)

BS302 ADVANCED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Degree

The broad framework of the capital budgeting process is related to the objectives of management in order to determine the scope of capital budgeting. The factors in determining a suitable cost of capital to aid in the long term planning process, and the development of suitable forecasting methods used to quantify proposed investments are examined. Techniques to allow for the elements of risk and uncertainty inherent in predictions of the future are considered in depth and the key role of subject- ive factors in the analysis is stressed. Resource allocation within the firm is considered and the abondonment issue discussed. Linear programming applications to such problems as capital rationing are also covered. Debt policy and leasing are considered in relation to the acquisition of long-term assets and the cost of capital. References J.C. Van Horne, Financial Management and Policy (Prentice-Hall) R.F. Vancil, Leasing of Industrial Equipment (McGraw-Hill) Harvard Business Review, Finance Series Harvard Business Review, Capital Investment Series E. Solomon, The Theory of Financia2 Management (Columbia Uni . ) S.H. Archer and C.A. DIAmbrosio, The Theory of Business Finance (Mamillan) W.J. Serraino et al, Frontiers of Financia2 Management (South-Western) N.A.A. Research Reports 43, Financial Analysis to Guide Capital Expenditure.

BS303 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING THEORY Degree

A study of the theore t ica l aspects of income determination and a s se t valuation. Detailed reading l ists w i l l be issued pr io r t o discussion of t he following topics a t seminars. Pract ical case mater ia l on each topic w i l l a l so be studied: Concepts of income. Income determination theory and the changing r o l e of income measurement. The r ea l i s a t i on concept and c r i t e r i a fo r income recognition. Income tax allocation. Should deferred taxes be ra ised when there a r e material inter-period differences between taxable income and accounting income? The a l locat ion problem i n f inancial accounting theory with specia l reference t o depreciation and inventories. Detailed study of price- level and p r i ce changes. Determination of current operating p r o f i t , r e a l rea l i sab le p r o f i t , r e a l rea l i sed p r o f i t and business p ro f i t . The re la t ionsh ip between the p r o f i t concept and the purpose f o r which t he income f igure i s t o be used. References E.O. Edwards and P.W. Bell , The Theory and Measurement of Business Income (Uni. of California) J .L. Livingstone and T. J. Burns (eds. ) Income Theory and Rate of Return (Ohio S t a t e University) E.S. Hendriksen, Accounting Theory (Irwin) S . Davidson e t a l , An Income Approach t o Accounting Theory (Prentice-Hall) S.A. Zeff and T.F. Keller, FinanciaZ Accounting Theory, Vols. 1 and 11 (McGraw-Hill) L.E. Morrissey, Contemporary Accounting Problems (Prentice-Hall) N.M. Bedford, Income Determination Theory (Addison- Wesley) R.H. Parker and G.C. Harcourt, Readings i n the Concept and Measurement of Income (Cambridge) A. L. ~homas , The AZZocation Prob Zem i n Financia2 Accounting Theory (AAA). Studies i n Accounting Research, No. 3.

BS304 AUDITING Degree

A study of the theory and pract ice of auditing. The course w i l l examine the postulates and concepts of audi t ing with emphasis on audi t independence and evidence, including s t a t i s t i c a l sampling. An examination w i l l be made of in te rna l control procedures and the evaluation of a computer based accounting system; the lega l l i a b i l i t y of auditors; t h e usefulness of t h e audi t report; the general techniques used by auditors, and the recommendations on accounting pract ice issued by Australian Accounting Organisations.

References R.K. Mautz and H.A. Sharaf, The Philosophy o f Auditing (American Accounting ~ssociationj *J. J. Willingham and D. R. Carmichael, Audit Concepts and Methods (McGraw-Hill) Victorian Companies Act 1961-1 9 71 (Victorian Government Printer) R.A. Irish, Auditing (The Law Book Company Limited) D.R. Carmichael and J.J. Willingham, Perspectives i n Auditing : Readings and Analysis Situations (McGraw-Hill) Statements on Accounting Practice. Ins t i tu te o f Chartered Accountants i n AustraZia.

BS306 TAXATION LAW Degree

This unit involves a study of Australian Income Tax law with particular attention given to its significance in business decision making. Topics to be covered will be the nature of assessable income; allowable deductions; and provisions relating to companies; parternships; trusts; primary producers and international taxation agreements. Preliminary reading R. Downing, A.H. Boxer, H. Arndt and R. Mathews, Taxation i n AustraZia (Melbourne University Press) References F.C. ~ o c k & E.F. Mannix, AustraZian Income Tax Law & Practice (Butterworths) AustraZian Federal Tax Reporter (CCH Australia Limited)

*Australian Income Tax Assessment Act 1936-1 973 (CCH Australia Limited) 1973 AustraZian Master Tax Guide (CCH Australia Limited) K.w. Ryan, ManuaZ of the Law of Income T m i n AustraZia 3rd edition, (The Law Book Company) E. Mannix, AustraZian Income Tax Leading Cases (Butterworths) I.C.F. Spry, Arrangements for the Avoidance of Taxation (The Law Book Company Limited)

BS311 PUBLIC FINANCE Degree This unit seeks to analyse government economic

policy, predominantly budgetary policy, as it affects the level of economic activity, the allocation of resources and the distribution of income. It will include analyses of the following topics: the justification for government intervention in a market economy and the efficiency of such intervention (dealing with multiple objectives, cost benefit analysis and program budgeting, rules and discretionary policies, first and second best policies, allocative planning,

t h e provision and pricing of public u t i l i t i e s ) ; t he eff ic iency and equity of the exis t ing taxation system, and reform proposals. References C.M. Allan, The Theory of Tmation (Penguin) J. Dixon (ed. ) , The Public Sector (Pelican) R . I . Downing, H.W. Arndt, A.H. Boxer, R.L.Matthews Taxation i n Australia - Agenda for Reform (MUP) J.F. Due and A.F. Friedlander, Government Finance: Economics of the Public Sector (Irwin) R.W. Houghton, Public Finance (Penguin) R.N. McKean, Public Spending (McGraw-Hill)

BS312 ECONOMIC RESEARCH Degree Prerequis i te

BS211 Managerial Economic Analysis

The aims of t h i s un i t a r e t o widen students' f ami l ia r i ty with t he nature of research work carr ied out by economists, and t o increase students ' a b i l i t y t o analyse and carry out economic research of a qua l i t a t i ve and quant i ta t ive nature. The l a t t e r w i l l be developed on the assumption t h a t students have a grasp of t he fundamental s t a t i s t i c a l techniques covered i n MA121. Topics t o be covered include: 1. Economics and s c i e n t i f i c methodology. 2. Macroeconomic models and forecasting

(consumption and investment functions; multi- sector models; forecasting changes i n aggregate output, employment and prices; predicting e f f ec t s of changes i n government p o l i c i e s ) .

3 . Microeconomic analysis (demand analysis and forecasting; the nature of production and cost functions; cost minimization, p r o f i t maximization and other goals of firms; pr ic ing po l i c i e s ) .

4. Cost benef i t analysis-investment decisions, public and private.

Major References M . J . Brennan, Preface t o Econometrics (South Western) W.W. Haynes, Managerial Economics-AnuZysis and Cases (Irwin-Dorsey ) W.W. Haynes, T . J . Coyne and D.K. Osborne, Readings i n Managerial Economics (Irwin-Dorsey) N.D. Ruggles, Economics (Prentice-Hall) A.A. Walters, An Introduction t o Econometrics (Macmillan)

BS313 INTERNATIONAL T W E Degree

This course w i l l combine a study of t rade theory with a deta i led examination of present Australian trading trends and problems. The topics t o be covered include t h e reasons f o r t rade, the case f o r f r e e t rade, v a l i d i t y of arguments f o r r e s t r i c t i o n of t rade, problems re la t ing t o t rade protection i n Australia, the ro l e of the Tariff Board, problems posed by t h e changing composition and d i rec t ion of Aus t ra l ia ' s t rade, an evaluation of the e f f ec t s on t h e Australian economy of heavy cap i t a l inflow, Austra l ia ' s par t i c ipa t ion i n various trading agreenents and a discussion of the weaknesses i n the present in ternat ional monetary s i tuat ion. Preliminary reading J.O.N. Perkins, The Pattern o f AustraZia's In temt ionaZ ~ a ~ m e n t s (~homai Nelson, 1971) References R.H. Snape, Internationaz Trade and the ~ u s t r a Z i & . Economy (Longmans, 1969) J .O.N. Perkins, AustraZia i n the World Economy (Sun Books, 1968)

G.D. McColl (ed.) Overseas Trade and Investment (Penguin Books 1972) .

BS314 LABOUR AND CAPITAL MARKETS Degree

The Labour Market This pa r t of t he course analyses i ndus t r i a l re la t ions systems i n t he Australian context. The topics t o be covered include t h e functions and government of t rade unions and employer's associations; the forms and cuases of i ndus t r i a l conf l ic t and the machinery f o r s e t t l i n g indus t r ia l disputes. The re la t ionsh ip between the system of dispute settlement and government economic policy objectives w i l l be considered.

The Capital Market This section consis ts of an examination of finance market policy i n t h e Australian context. The topics include: monetary policy: major theories; implications of theor ies fo r policy; monetary policy and in te rna l / external balance.

Financial development policy: t he c r i t e r i a fo r assessing t he functioning of a f inancial system; recent developments i n Australian finance markets with par t i cu la r emphasis on equity and efficiency. References J.E. Isaac and G.W. Ford, Australian Labour ReZations: Readings (Sun ~ o o k s ) L.G. Reynolds, Labor Economics and Labor Relations (Prentice-Hall, 5 th edi t ion) P. J. Rose, Australian Securities Markets (Cheshire 1970) J.D. Stanford, Money, Banking and Economic Activity (Wiley, 1973) .

BS321 SYSTEMS DESIGN Degree

Prerequis i te BS221 Cobol Programming Course ou t l i ne A broad study of computer input/output techniques i s undertaken a s an introduction t o t h i s course. Systems design techniques a r e studied by means of exhaustive case study material , i n areas which include : . f i l e design and conversion . run and program s t ruc ture . input/output content and format . information r e t r i eva l Standards i n t h e areas of documentation, performance, operation and control a s current ly applied i n pract ice a r e c r i t i c a l l y surveyed. Evaluation techniques f o r system and program performance a r e considered such as: . systems timing . systems cost /benef i t analysis . systems simulation . user acceptance measurement Major references Daniels and Yeats, Basic Training i n Systems Analysis (Pitman) Rosove, Developing Computer-based Information Systems (Wiley) mthery and Mullaly, The Practice of Systems Analysis (Business Books) Clif ton, Systems Analysis for Business Data PYVcessing (Business Books) Plus the t e x t s referenced i n BS222.

MA321 COMPUTING METHODS AND STATISTICS III/STATISTICS Diploma

Ma221 should normally be passed before this unit is attempted. This course aims to relate statistical techniques and their applications to the use of inferential statistics in business. The syllabus will consist of a selection of the following: Tests of significance and confidence intervals. Errors in these tests; Tests and confidence intervals concerning variances. Contingency tables. Goodness-of-fit test; Comparison of variances. Use in the Analysis of Variance of completely randomized designs; randomized block designs, without and with interaction. Latin Squares. Tests of significance and confidence intervals for above designs. Linear regression - simple and multiple. Analysis of Variance of both types of regression. Correlation coefficients - Spearman's and Kendall's; An introduction to non-parametric statistics including such topics as: the sign test, the rank sum test, the Mann-Whitney U test, the Wilcoxon Rank Sum test, the Runs test, References w. Mendenhall, Introduction to Probability and Statistics 1971 (Dwbury Press) J. Fruend, Mathematical Statistics 1971 (Prentice-Hall ) W.L. Hays and R.L. Winkler, Statistics, Volwnes 1, 11, 1970 (Holt, Rinehart and Winston) . S.Siega1, Nonparametric Statistics 1956 (McGraw-Hill ) .

MA322 COMPUTING METHODS AND STATISTICS III/OPERATIONS Diploma RESEAXCH

MA222 should normally be passed before this unit is attempted. MA221 would be useful in the study of Q-aeues. The aim of the course is to provide the students with a background to operations research techniques which will be useful in their chosen profession. A rigorous mathematical approach is not envisaged since it is aimed to provide the students with sufficient information to enable them to design the experiment, if necessary, and to obtain the solution. A selection of the following topics will be covered: Its application to logic and the computer; Poisson Arrivals; Exponential service times with one or more service gates; Erlang service times. Monte Carlo method of sampling as applied to queues ;

Techniques to find the best strategy to beat competitors using pure strategies, dominance, graphs and simplex method; Gomory all-integer solution procedure, the Branch-and-Bound technique. Techniques required to make a sequence of interrelated decisions. The minimization of inventory costs. References M. Sasieni, A. Yaspan, L.Friedman, Operations Research, 1959 (John Wiley) R.J. Thierauf, R.A. Gross, Decision Making through Operations Research, 1970 (~ohn Wiley).

BS322 ADVANCED SYSTEMS DESIGN TECHNIQUES Degree

Prerequisites BS221 Cobol Programming Course outline The attributes of real-time data processing systems are studied to provide a realistic environment for a case study which will require the use of computer software packages. The packages will be limited to those implemented on the computer available but should include network analysis, simulation and profit appraisal. Seminars will be conducted in recent developments in the data processing industry. Major references Martin, The Design of Real-time Computer Systems (Prentice-Hall) Schroderbek, Management Systems (Wiley) Tocher, The Art of Simulation (Van Nestrand). Peterson, Statistical AnaZysis and Optimisation of Systems (Wiley) Flagle, Huggins and Roy, Operations Research and Systems Engineering (The Johns Hopkins Press) Greenlaw, Terron and Rowdon, Business Simktion (Prentice-Hall) . Appropriate manuals from computer manufacturer.

BS323 ASSEMBLY PROGRAMMING Degree Prerequisites

BS221 COBOL Programming Course outline The course covers in detail aspects of the ICL 1900 Series "low-level" programming language PLAN. The objective of this course is to familiarise the student with the nature and scope of such a language. Topics covered include: The basic instruction set, Logical and physical input/output routines, Subroutines and subprograms,

Disc programming techniques, The PLAN compilation, consolidation and loading functions, F i l e creation and maintenance. Each student w i l l be expected t o complete a number of programs ranging from the very simple t o p rac t ica l d isc f i l e manipulating programs. Reference PLAN Reference Manual.

BS324 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS Degree

Prereauis i te A -

BS222 Systems Investigation and Analysis Course out l ine The course covers i n depth the theory of Management Information Systems examining the information t h a t management requires, and present and possible future methods of supplying t h i s information. Popular misconceptions of what M.I.S. is, a r e a l so discussed. Topics covered include : . the concept of Management Information, . the use of computers fo r Management Information . the e f f ec t t h a t M.I.S. has had and should have

on management and t h e process of management, . t h e involvement of user management and E.D.P.

personnel i n developing M.I.S. . technical developments applicable t o M.I.S. Each section of the course is backed by prac t ica l case study material. References A reading guide w i l l be supplied by t h e lec ture r .

BS33 1 ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR Degree

This un i t i s concerned with a systems approach t o organisation theory. It i s aimed towards providing a sound appreciation of the importance of the human resource i n r e l a t i on t o the achievement of organisational goals together with a recognition of the organisation a s an open-ended dynamic soc ia l system. Preliminary reading Kolb, Rubin & McIntyre, Orgmisational PsychoZogy, Readings (Prentice-Hall) References *J.W. Hunt, The Restless Organisation (Wiley).

BS332 BUSINESS CASES Degree

This un i t i s concerned with the formulation and implementation of business s t ra teg ies . There i s strong emphasis on case work through syndicates leading t o t h e achievement of three objectives: . To give students an opportunity t o i n t e r r e l a t e

the various d i s c ip l i ne s i n which they w i l l have acquired some exper t ise by t h i s stage of t h e i r s tudies .

. To give students an overview of t he business en t i ty .

. To give students t h e opportunity t o develop and p rac t i s e t h e i r ana ly t ica l and communications s k i l l s with pa r t i cu l a r reference t o the business environinent.

Preliminary reading H. Igor Ansoff, Corporate StPategZj (Pelican) References

*Learned, Christensen, Andrews & Guth, Business Policy, Text & Cases ( I r w i n ) .

BS341 INTRODUCTION TO QUANTITATIVE METHODS Degree

MA121 Computing Methods A/Stat is t ics should normally be passed before t h i s un i t is attempted. The objective of the course is t o provide a fundamental knowledge of widely used operations research techniques. Emphasis w i l l be placed on the prac t ica l solution of specif ic business problems u t i l i z i n g the following areas of study; l i nea r programming including a study of dua l i ty and pos t optimal analysis; extensions of l i nea r programming - t ransportation, assignment and sequencing; inventory planning and control; c r i t i c a l path method and programme evaluation and review techniques. Preliminary reading R.I . Levin & C.A. Kirkpatrick, Qmnt i ta t i ve Approaches t o Management (mcGraw-Hill) , Chs -1, 6 and 7. References H.F. Evarts, Introduction t o PERT (Allyn & Bacon) F.S. H i l l i e r and G . J . Lieberman, Introduction t o Operations Research (Holden-Day) J . J . Moder and C.R. Phillips, Project Management with C. P. M. and PERT (Reinhold Pub. Corp. ) T.H. Naylor, E.T. Byrne and J . M . Vernon, Introduction t o Linear Programming, Methods & Cases (Wadsworth Pub. Corp. ) G.M.F. d i Roccaferrera, Operations Research Models for Business and Jndustry (South-western)

M . Sasieni, A. Yaspan & L. Friedman, Operations Research, Methods & Problems (John Wiley and Sons) D.M. Simmons, Linear Programing for Operations Research (Holden-Day) .

BS342 APPLIED QUANTITATIVE METHODS Degree

This course is normally only available to students who have passed BS341. The course will include a consideration of the following: Markov chaines, queuing theory and linear programming including the theorems of duality and their applications; the revised simplex technique; the dual simplex algorithm; post- optimality analysis and model building using refinery and trim-loss problems; limitation of linear assumptions in practice. Practical situations will be considered and computerized linear programming techniques will be applied. Students who have no prior knowledge of FORTRAN are required to attend a special FORTRAN programming course which will be arranged each year. References G. Hadley, Linear Programming (Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, 1962) F.S. Hillier and G.J. Lieberman, Introduction t o Operations Research (Holaen-Day) M . Sasieni, A. Yaspan and L. Friedman, Operations Research, Methods and Problems (New York: John Wiley and Sons, 1959). C. van de Panne, Linear Progrming and Related Techniques (North Holland, 1971) G.M.F . di Roccaf errera, Operations Research Models for Business and Industry (South Western, 1964) C. McMillan Jnr., Mathematical Progr&ng (Wiley Series in Management and Administration) D.M. Simmons, Linear Programming for Operations Research (Holden-Day) R. Thierauf and R. Grosse, Decision Making Through Operations Research (Wiley Series in Management and Administration) S. Vajda, Mathematical Progranuning (Addison-Wesley).

BS351 ACCOUNTING IIIA/CONTEMPORARY ACCOUNTING PROBLEMS Diploma

This unit will attempt to examine the problems associated with measuring the performance of business prganisations. Topics to be covered include a study of the objectives of accounting; alternative concepts of income, including an examination of the problems of measuring income under conditions of changing money values; inventory valuation; depreciation concepts; accounting for long term leases; income tax allocation; human asset accounting, and recent recommendations by Australian accounting bodies on accounting practices. The theoretical issues will be studied with the aid of case studies together with a wide range of reading.

Preliminary reading E. Stamp and C. Marley, Accounting Principles and the C i t y Code ( ~ u t t e r w o r t h s ) < p a r t 11) References W.T. Baxter and S. Davidson, Studies i n Accounting Theory (sweet & Maxwell) S. Davidson, D. Green, C. Horngren & G. Sor t e r , An Income Approach t o Accounting Theory (Prentice-Hall)

E.O. Edwards and P.W. Bel l , The Theory and Measurement of Business Income (Universi ty of Cal i fornia Press) E. Hendriksen, Accounting Theory (Irwin) L.E. Morrissey, Contexporary Accounting Problems (Prentice-Hall ) T. Kel ler and S. Zeff, Financia2 Accounting Theory (McGraw-Hill)

R.H. Parker and G.C. Harcourt, Readings i n the Concept and Measurement o f Income (Cambridge Universi ty Press) R.T. Sprouse and M. Moonitz, A Tentative Set of Broad Accounting Principles for Business Enterprhes (Accounting Research Study No. 3 , A. I. C.P.A) S. Zeff and T. K e l l e r , Financial Acc~unting Theory (McGraw-Hill)

BS352 ACCOUNTING IIIA/ANALTSIS AND INTERPRETATION Diploma

Projected Funds Statements Sources and U s e s of Working Capi ta l The adequacy of working c a p i t a l Inventory, cash and receivable p o l i c i e s Short and long-term financing Analyt ical Methods and Techniques used i n Analysing Financia l Statements. A l a r g e p a r t of t h e course i s concerned wi th l o g i c a l i n t e r p r e t a t i o n of a n a l y t i c a l da ta f o r a s sess ing a f i r m ' s long-term f i n a n c i a l s t rength , p r o f i t - a b i l i t y and i n t r i n s i c value of i t s ordinary shares. A c r i t i c a l appra i sa l of Balance Sheets and Revenue Statements a s source da ta f o r cons t ruct ive a n a l y s i s and in te rp re ta t ion . Case study - mergers and take- overs. References J.F. Weston & E.F. Brighton, EssentiaZs of Managerial Finance (Holt, Rinehart and Winston) C.L. Pra ther & J.E. West, Financing Business Firms (Irwin) P. Hunt, C.M. W i l l i a m s , & G. Donaldson, Basic Business Finance (Irwin) E.W. Walker, Essentials of Financial Management (Prentice-Hall)

G.D. McCarthy, Acquisitions & Mergers (Ronald Press) J. Van-Horne, Financia2 Management and PoZicy (Prent ice-Hall )

BS353 ACCOUNTING IIIB/CAPITAL BUDGETING Diploma

Different types of cap i t a l investment proposals a r e analysed and the necessity f o r a program t o administer and review cap i t a l expenditures i s examined i n the l i g h t of the goals of t h e firm. Evaluation techniques such a s the r a t e of re turn, payback period and discounted cash flow measures a r e considered assuming a s t a t e of ce r ta in ty t o ex i s t . Further considerations such a s taxation, in f la t ion , the r a t e of i n t e r e s t , depreciation, abandonment, and budgeting techniques a r e introduced in to t he analysis. Measures t o allow f o r r i s k analysis i n cap i t a l investment a r e considered so t h a t t he evaluation techniques can be applied under conditions of uncertainty. The importance of qua l i t a t i ve f ac to r s i n investment decisions i s s t ressed throughout. Preliminary reading K.A. Middleton, The Economics o f Capital Expenditure (Australian Society of Accountants) References C.G. Peirson and R.G. Bird, Business Finance (McGraw-Hill)

H. Bierman and S. Smidt, The Capital Budgeting Decision (Collier-MacMillan) J.T.S. Por te r f ie ld , Investment Decisions and Capital Costs (Prentice-Hall) Harvard Business Review Reprints, Capital Invest- ment Ser ies , Finance Ser ies N.A.A. - Research Report No.35, Return on Capital as a Guide t o Managerial Decisions Guide t o Managerial ~ e c i s i o n s , No.43, Financial Analysis t o Guide Capital Expenditure Decisions. Accounting Prac t ice - Report 7 , The Capital Expenditure Control Program.

BS354 ACCOUNTING IIIB/ADVANCED COST ACCOUNTING

Accounting 1 1 B (BS252) should normally be passed before t h i s un i t i s attempted. The course involves a consideration of behavioural and quant i ta t ive aspects of i n t e rna l information systems f o r management planning, control and decision making. Topic coverage w i l l include the measurement of divis ional performance with emphasis on problems associated with common cos t s and t r ans fe r pricing; a study of p r o f i t planning and analysis; non- manufacturing cos t control including a study of merchandise management accounting pr inciples ; inventory management and control f o r order quanti ty and periodic review systems including the development of appropriate decision models; a study of t h e i r application and d i f f i c u l t i e s of implementation.

Preliminary reading G. S h i l l inglaw, Cost Accounting, Analysis and Control, Par t s V and V I (1rwinj References H.R. Anton and P.A. Firmin (eds.) Contemporary Issues i n Cost Accounting (Houghton Mif l i n ) H. Bierman, Topics i n Co'st ~ c c o u n t i n ~ and Decision (McGraw-Hill)

G . J . Benston (ed . ) Contemporary Cost Accounting and Contro (Dickenson) N.A.A., Research Reports and Research Studies A. Rappaport (ed. ) Information for Decision Making Quantitative and BehaviouraZ Dimensions (Prentice- Hall) D. Solomons, Divisional Performance Measurement and Control (Irwin) D. Solomons (ed.) Studies i n Cost Analysis (Sweet and Maxwell) W.E. Thomas (ed.) Readings i n Cost Accounting Budgeting and Control (South-Western) R.S. Stockton, Basic Inventory Systems: Concepts and Analysis (Longmans) .

BS355 ACCOUNTING IIIC/AUDITING Diploma

Prerequis i te - Accounting 1 1 A In t h i s u n i t students w i l l be required t o develop an understanding of t h e ro l e of t h e independent auditor and the techniques used by auditors. Emphasis w i l l be placed on the s ta tu tory company audi t and the application of these techniques t o p rac t ica l cases. Topics t o be studied w i l l include; a study of the professional conduct ru l e s of the accountancy bodies i n Australia; an analysis of several leading court cases on lega l l i a b i l i t y ; the audi t repor t ; auditing methods and techniques including the use of s t a t i s t i c a l sampling; in te rna l control and; aud i t considerations when computer based equipment is used by a c l i en t . References

*W.B. Meigs & R. Larsen, Principles of Auditing 5th ed i t ion (R.D. Irwin) R.A. I r i s h , Auditing (Law Book Company Limited) H.F. S t e t t l e r , Auditing Principles (Prentice-Hall) E . F . Mannix, ProfessionaZ Negligence (Butterworths) Ins t i tu t e of Chartered Accountants - Statements on Accounting Practice. Victorian Companies Act..

Diploma This un i t consis ts of an analysis of income tax law i n Australia. Topics t o be studied include assessable income; taxable income and allowable deductions; and the specia l provisions r e l a t i ng t o companies, partnerships, and primary producers. References

*Australian Income Tax Assessment Act 1936-1973. (CCH ~ u s t r a l i a Limited)

*E.F. Mannix, Australian Income T a x Leading Cases (Butterworths) 1973 AuatmZiaa Master Tar: Guide (CCH Australia Limited) K.W. Ryan, Manuul of the Law of Income Tax i n AustraZia, 3rd edi t ion, (The Law Book Company Limited) .

BS357 ACCOUNTING IIID/BUSINESS SYSTEMS Diploma This course is designed t o introduce t he student

t o systems theory i n r e l a t i o n t o t h e needs of management. Emphasis i s placed on t h e accountant and/or manager's r o l e i n a system study. Manage- ment information systems a r e covered with par t i cu la r a t t en t ion t o t h e requirements of the user of the system and t o the f ac to r s which a r e par t i cu la r ly important t o t he user, v iz . in te rna l control; documentation techniques; and considerations of input, resource u l i t i s a t i o n and output. The systems implications brought about by various types of hardware and software a r e a l so covered from the systems use r ' s point of view. References J .B . Bower, R.E. Schlosser and C.T. Zlatkovich, Financial Informations Systems (Allyn and Bacon Inc.) D.H. L i , Accounting, Computers, Management Infomation Sy~te?7is (McGraw-Hill) R.G. Murdick and J .E. ROSS, Information Systems for Modern Management (Prentice-Hall) Schodebek, Management Systems (Wiley) Daniels and Yeats, BasicTraining i n Systems Analysis (Pitman) .

BS358 ACCOUNTING IIID/INTRODUCTION TO OPERATIONS RESEARCH Diploma MA121 Computing Methods A/Stat is t ics and BSlOl

Accounting 1 should normally be passed before t h i s u n i t i s attempted. The aim of t he course is t o provide an introduction t o some of t h e more common operations research techniques with which t he modern accountant i s l i k e l y t o be concerned. Emphasis w i l l be placed on the recognit ion of s i tua t ions t o which t he techniques could be applied i n solving business problems and interpreta t ion of solutions. Topic coverage w i l l include: l inear programming with extensions in to

transportation and assignment methods: critical path methods and programme evaluation and review techniques (P . E . R. T. ) : theory of games. -

Preliminary readin9 R.I. Levin and C.A. Kirkpatrick, Quantitative Approaches t o Management (McGraw-Hill) Chapters 1, 6 and 7. References F.S. Hillier and G.J. Lieberman, Introduction t o Operations Research (Holden-Day) R.I. Levin and C.A. Kirkpatrick, Quuntitative Approaches t o Management (McGraw-Hill ) T.H. Naylor, E.T. Byrne and J.M. Vernon, Introduction t o Linear Progrming, Methods and Cases (Wadsworth Pub. Corp.) M. Sasieni, A. Yaspan and L. Friedman, Operations Research, Methods and Problems (~ohn Wiley and Sons) J. D. Williams, The CompZeat Strategyst (McGraw- Hill) .

BS364 ACCOUNTING IIID/ECONOMIC POLICY Diploma

Prerequisite BS261 Economics 11

The course is designed to provide a framework for the analysis and assessment of government economic policies in Australia. Students will be expected to appraise various Australian government policies in terms of the criteria presented. This approach has the broader aim of assisting students to develop an approach to economic problem-solving which should be useful beyond the present course. Topics to be covered will include . Welfare economics and public policy; . Public policy and the business sector; . Macro-economic policy, including monetary,

fiscal and prices/incomes policies etc. . External economic policies; . How rational economic decisions are made; The syllabus is flexible and will be modified where necessary to include new developments. Preliminary readinq R.Dorfman, Prices and Markets (Prentice-Hall 1967) References No textbook is prescribed. Students will be expected to consult a wide range of newspapers, periodicals and journals.

Diploma Prerequisite BS272 Computer Programming 11. Course outline The unit deals with concepts of operating systems The concepts dealt with are as follows: Program Design, Management and Recovery. Data Management Job Management Task Management Mutli-Processing Multi-Access (Time-Sharing) Examples are drawn from the ICL operating systems, George 1, 11 and 111 and the IBM operating systems DOS and 0s. References Cuttle and Robinson, Executive Programs and Qperating Systems IBM System/360, Operating System, Concepts and Faci l i t ies . IBM System/360 DOS, Concepts and Faci l i t ies IBM System/360 DOS, Data Management Concepts.

BS372 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING III/PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE Diploma

Prerequisites BS272 Computer Programming 11. Course out line This unit investigates the programming and operations functions associated with a Visible Record Computer. The objective is to. familiarize the sutdent with the types of processing, applicns. and capacities of a typical machine in this area of computers. The course will include programming instructions and operating procedures, with application programs being written and operated by the student. References Litton, Automated Business Systems 1200 Series Programming Manual.

BS375 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN II/CASE STUDY Diploma

Prerequisite BS273 Systems Analysis and Design 1. Course outline This unit aims to integrate the student's knowledge of systems implementation. The course is based on a substantial case study and direct reading. References *Appropriate manuals from computer manufacturer. Appropriate industry journals. Schoderbek, Management Systems (Wiley) Toml in, Managing the Introduction of Computer S~S~~TTZS (McGraw-Hill)

Flores , Computer Sorting (Prentice-Hall) Bower et all Finuncial Information Systems (Allyn and Bacon) .

BS376 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN II/REAL TIME SYSTEMS Diploma Prerequisite

BS273 Systems Analysis and Design 1. Course outline This unit is primarily concerned with the design and programming of Real Time Systems. A survey of current applications based on Real Time Systems is undertaken in order to introduce their basic properties. Hardware, software, human and information aspects are examined with major emphasis being placed on the estimation process, reliability and the unique problems of testing and implementing such systems. References Martin, The Design of Real Time Computer Systems (Prentice-Hall) Martin, Programming Real Time Computer Systems (Prentice-Hall) Schoderbek, Management Systems (Wiley) Johnson et all The Theory and Management of Systems (McGraw-Hill) Optner, Systems Analysis for Business Management (Prentice-Hall)

BS377 QUANTITATIVE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Diploma This course examlnes malor operations research

techniques in a theoretical and practical manner. Among the topics covered are: . Queuing theory . Markov chains . C.P.M. PERT and C.P.M./cost . Simulation . Inventory theory and practice . Linear programming The computer packages for some of the above topics will be discussed and assignments and exercises will be set which will need solutions using the computer. Preliminary reading W. Thompson, Operations Research Tehcniques (Merrill) References W.J. Fabrycky and P.E. Torgenson, Operations Economy (Prentice-Hall) G. Hadley, Linear Progrming (Addison-Wesley) M . Sasieni, A. Yaspan and L. Friedman, Operations Research, Methods and Problems (New York, J. Wiley and Sons) di Roccaferrera, Operations Research Models for Business and Industry (South-Western 1964) H.F. Evarts, Introduction t o PERT (Allyn and Bacon)

BS451 CUFW3NT ISSUES I N ACCOUNTING Graduate Diploma

The course w i l l cover current i s sues re levant t o the accountant involving a study of exposure d ra f t s , suggested reforms and theor ies , changes i n government regulations and prac t ices , developments i n in ternat ional and domestic public and pr iva te enterpr ise . References Detailed each year by the l ec tu re r i n charge.

BS452 PROFIT PLANNING AND CONTROL Graduate Diploma

P ro f i t planning both shor t term and long term. Stages of evaluation, s t ra tegy, operations, reporting. Controllership function and r e spons ib i l i t i e s - control of asse t s , l i a b i l i t i e s , income, expenses. Control techniques. Management information systems. References N.W. Chamberlain, The Firm: Microeconomic Pdnning and Action (McGraw-Hill) W.T. Jerome, Executive Control - Th.e Catalyst (Wiley)

N.A.A. Research Report 42 - Long Range Prof i t P Zanning T.R. Prince, Infomation Systems for Management Planning & ControZ (Irwin) P.H. Irwin, Business P k m n i n g - Key t o Prof i t Grmth (S.I.A. Canada) G .A. Steiner , Top Management Planning (Macmillan) R.L. Lewis, Planning and Control for Prof i t (Harper and Row) D.R. Anderson and L.A. Schmidt, PracticaZ Controllership (Irwin) .

BS453 AUDITING AND E.D.P. Graduate ~ ip ioma Prerequisi te

Accounting 111C/Auditing and C.M.A. (D.P.) i n Diploma of Business Studies, o r equivalent subjects i n other approved courses. The course w i l l examine i n d e t a i l t h e re la t ionsh ip between audit ing and t h e computer. It i s intended t h a t the student w i l l develop the a b i l i t y t o evaluate E.D.P. controls and t o be fami l ia r with the techniques of using the computer t o a s s i s t i n the audit ing function. Although s tudents may have had some contact with E.D.P., a b r i e f revis ion of the basic concepts of E.D.P. w i l l be included. Numerous case studies have been b u i l t i n t o t he course t o provide a p r ac t i ca l approach. The following areas w i l l be covered i n d e t a i l :

Degree of E.D.P. knowledge required by an Auditor.

. Auditor's role in Systems Design.

. Processing and Programming Controls.

. Audit Trails.

. Audit Techniques.

. Appraisal of controls in a Service Bureau Operation.

. Auditing Advanced Systems.

. Concept of ~uditing through and around the Computer.

. Development of Internal Control Questionnaire for E.D.P.

Preliminary reading N. Berkowitz and R. Munro, Automatic Data Processing and Management E . Awad, Business Data Processing C.B. Davis, Introduction t o Digital Computer Concepts ~ e f erences G.B. Davis, Auditinq and E.D.P. F. ~aufmani, ~lectrvonic Data Processing and Auditing G. wohl, The Computer i n Auditing H . Brown, E. D. P. for Auditors H . Washbrook, Management ControZ, Auditing and the Computer D. VanTassel, Computer Security Management.

BS454 CONTEMPORARY AUDITING Graduate Diploma

The aim of this unit is to examine, in a series of seminars, some of the current issues in auditing. Topics to be discussed may include: the nature of evidence and statistical sampling; the audit report and its relevance to the information needs of users; reservations and qualifications in audit reports; the auditor and company failures, the internal audit; management audits; and auditing problems in special areas including mergers, takeovers and company groups. References W. S . Boutell, Contemporary Auditing (~ickenson Pub1 ishing Co . Inc . ) - R.K. Mautz and H.A. Sharaf, The PhiZosophy of Auditing (American Accounting Association) J.T. Johnson and J.H. Brasseaw, Readings i n Auditing (South Western Publishing Co.) D.R. Carmichael and J.J. Willingham, Perspectives i n Auditing: Readings and Analysis Situations (McGraw-Hill) .

BS455 CORPORATE TAX PLANNING Graduate Diploma

This un i t involves a study of those aspects of income tax law t h a t a f f e c t corporations and t h e i r shareholders. Topics t o be studied w i l l include depreciation; provision of f r inge benef i ts t o employees, including superannuation funds; s a l e of f ixed asse t s ; tax l o s s companies; export market expenditure; the d i s t i nc t i on between pr ivate and public companies; dividends; and internat ional aspects of Australian income tax including double t a x agreements. References

*AustraZian Income Tax Assessment Act 1936-1973 (CCH Australia Limited) F.C. Bock and E.F. Mannix, Australian Income Tax Law and Practice (Butterworths) AustraZian Federal Tax Reporter (CCH Australia Limited) Taxation of Corporations and the ir Shareholders (CCH Australia Limited).

BS456 ESTATE PLANNING Graduate Diploma

This un i t includes a study of the formation and operation of l ega l e n t i t i e s i n such a way a s t o minimize the taxation l i a b i l i t i e s of individuals. Because of the many var iables involved i n planning a c l i e n t ' s e s t a t e a course of t h i s nature can only ind ica te i n general terms the various approaches t o e s t a t e planning. Topics t o be studied a r e t he use and operation of partnerships; p r iva t e companies; l i f e assurance and a deta i led examination of t r u s t s . References Australian Estate and Gif t Duty Reporter (CCH Australia Limited) AustraZian Federal Tax Reporter (CCH Australia Limited)

*Australian Income Tax Assessment Act 1936-1973 H.A.J. Ford, PrincipZes of the Law of Death Duty (The Law Book Company Limited)

A.V. Janover, Estate PZanning (Law I n s t i t u t e of Victoria) J .D. Davies and M. Walsh, A Commentaq on the Victorian Gif t Duty Act (Law I n s t i t u t e of Victoria) I.F.C. Spry, Arrangements for the Avoidance of Taxation (The Law Book Company Limited)

*Probate Duty Act 1962 (Victorian Government Pr in te r ) *Stamps Act 1958 (Victorian Government Pr in te r ) *Gift Duty Act 1971 (Victorian Government Pr in te r ) *Gift Duty Assessment Act 1941-1972 (Commonwealth Government Pr in te r )

*Estate Duty Assessment Act 1914-1972 (Commonwealth Government Pr in te r ) .

BS47 1 MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Graduate Diploma

It i s recommended t h a t BS472 Systerr-s Analysis - be completed before commencing t h i s uni t . Course ou t l ine The course covers i n depth the theory of Management Information Systems examining the information t h a t management requires , and present and possible fu tu re methods of supplying t h i s information. Popular misconceptions of what M.I.S. is, a r e a l s o discussed. Topics covered include: . The concept of Management Information . The use of Computers fo r Management Information . The e f f e c t t h a t M.I.S. has had and should have

on management and the process of management. . The involvement of user management and E.D.P.

personnel i n developing M-I.S. . Technical developments applicable t o M.I.S. Each sect ion of the course i s backed by prac t ica l case study material . References A reading guide w i l l be supplied by the lecturer .

BS472 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS Graduate Diploma The scope of Systems Analysis i s defined and the

types of Systems Studies undertaken a r e described from the point of view of t he study objectives and the spec i a l i s t s k i l l s required t o complete such studies. Code design, systems standards and systems performance c r i t e r i a along with fact- finding methods, systems documentation techniques and t h e methods of capturing, val idat ing and control l ing data a r e a reas of study which a r e covered i n depth. Planning techniques and documentation a id s a r e a l so studied with pa r t i cu l a r regard t o feed back and control . The underlying aim of t h i s course is t o develop a problem-solving a b i l i t y which, though directed towards t he data processing solution of management problems i n t h i s course, may be widely applied. References Daniels & Yeats, Basic Training in Systems Analysis Chandor, Practical Systems AnaZysis Lazzaro, Systems and Procedures Clifton, Systems Analysis for Business Data Processing Neuschel, Management by System Kanter, Management Guide to Computer System Selection and Use Hart, Dynamic Systems Design Rothery, The Practice of Systems Analysis.

BS551 RESEARCH PAPER Graduate Diploma

Candidates are required to submit a research paper on an approved topic related to their course. The topic will generally be of an applied nature and the candidate's progress will be supervised by staff members of the School of Business Studies. Normally the paper will be completed within 12 months of the initial submission of the topic and the length will be approximately 7,000 words.

BS581 ADMINISTRATION OF ORGANISATIONAL SYSTEMS Graduate Diploma

The Systems concept of organisations forms the framework of this course which covers the following topics: 1 Organisational socialization and the

psychological contract. 2 Power, achievement and affiliation motivation

and organisational climate. 3 Machiavelli and the evolution of management

ethics . 4 Value systems and their implications for

supervision and job enrichment. 5 Evolution of organisation and management

theory. 6 Systems theory and organisations. 7 Technological systems and worker satisfaction. References include F. Kast and J. Rosenzweig, Organisation and Mamgement (McGraw-Hill ) N . Machiavelli, The Prince (Penguin) F. Luthans, Organisationaz Behaviour (McGraw-Hill) E. Schein, Organisationaz PsychoZogy (Prentice-Hall) J.D. Thompson, Organisations in Action. D. Katz and R. Kahn, The SociaZ PsychoZogy of Organisations (Willy) L. Sayles and G. Strauss, Hwnan Behuviour in Organisat ions (Prent ice-Hall) D. Kolb et al, OrganisationaZ Psychology, an ExperirnentaZ Approach (Prentice Hall) Case Studies from W.F. Whyte, Men at Work (SCP) A. Collins, The Dynamics of Organisation (Sun).

BS582 ADMINISTRATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES Graduate Diploma

Prerequisite BS581 Administration of Organisational Systems This course concentrates on the Structural, Psycho-Social and Managerial Sub-systems of organisations. Topics include: 1 Formal and informal structure and communication

systems.

2 Motivation 3 Managerial s t y l e and influence systems 4 Group dynamics and in t e r ac t i on theory 5 T Groups and interpersonal perception 6 Decision making 7 Organisational change 8 Accounting f o r human resources References include: F. Kast and J. Rosenzweig, Organisation and - Management (McGraw-Hill) F. Luthans, OrganisationaZ Behaviour (McGraw-Hill) E. Schein, QrganisationaZ Psycho Logy (Prentice- Hall D. Kolb e t a l , OrganisationaZ PsychoZogy an Experimental Approach (Prentice-Hall) D. ~ o l b e t a l , OrganisationaZ PsychoZogy Readings (Prentice-Hall ) D. Katz and R. Kahn, The SociaZ PsychoZogy of Organisations (Wiley) W. Bruns and D. DeCosta, Accounting and its BehaviouraZ Impzications (McGraw-Hill) T. Burns, The BehaviouraZ Aspects of Accounting Data for Performance EvaZuation (College of Admin. Science) F. Herzberg, One More Time (Reserve Desk i n Swinburne Library) S. Huneryager, Human ReZations in Management (South Western)

BS583 MARKETING ADMINISTRATION I Graduate Diploma

This is a ginera1 course i n marketing designed . fo r post-diploma students who have not completed

a marketing un i t a t undergraduate level . The course is predominantly concerned with t h e fundamentals of marketing and consumer psychology. Emphasis i s placed on t h e formulation of marketing s t ra tegy and t h e decision making process r e l a t i ng t o product policy, pr ic ing, d i s t r ibu t ion , promotion and t h e select ion of t a rge t markets. Topics w i l l deal with: The marketing concept, the importance of t h e marketing function i n t h e t o t a l operations of t h e firm, consumer psychology, marketing research, approaches t o sa les forecast ing, product planning and development, d i s t r i bu t ion methods, pr ic ing and promotion. A s the course w i l l be problem or iented, students w i l l be required t o present and analyse minor and major case studies. Students taking t h i s u n i t a r e strongly advised t o complete the preliminary reading before t h e course commences. Preliminary reading T.S. Robertson, Conswner Behaviour (Scott Fores- man & Co . ) B.N. Enis and K.K. Cox, Marketing Czassics (Allyn & Bacon)

References E.J. McCarthy, Basic Marketing 4th edition (Irwin) J. Seibert & G. wills, Marketing Research (Penguin) H.w. ~oyd & W.F. Massy, Marketing Management (Harcourt Brace, Jovanovich).

BS584 MARKETING ADMINISTRATION I1 Graduate Diploma

Students undertaking this unit should have completed either a marketing unit at undergraduate level or Marketing Administration 1. This unit is concerned with marketing management and is organized around six basic topics: 1 The scope of marketing management 2 Setting marketing objectives 3 Developing the marketing plan 4 Putting the marketing plan into action 5 Organizing the marketing function 6 Controlling and reappraising the marketing

program. Particular emphasis will be placed on case study analysis relating to marketing research, sales forecasting, demand concepts, consumer psychology and marketing strategy. Preliminary readinq J.H. McNeal, An Introduction to Conswner Behaviour (John Wiley and Sons) J. Seibert & G. Wills, Marketing Research (Penguin) N. Anthony, Statistics for Businessmen (Sun Books) References P. ~otler, Marketing Management, 2nd edition (Prentice Hall)

BS58 5 SECRETARIAL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE Graduate Diploma

The course is provided to help equip potential company secretaries for their role. Topic coverage includes: . Meetings and conferences; duties of chairman,

organisation, standing orders, terms and expressions, etc.

. Board meetings: preparation, agenda and minutes, quorum, voting rights, powers of members' motions.

. Meetings (General): privilege and defamation, libel and slander, admission of press. . The Board and the Stock Market. Functions and procedures, listing requirements and terminology, voluntary and statutory controls, etc .

BS586 PERSONNEL AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Graduate Diploma

Every executive a t some stage of h i s career requires a working knowledge of personnel concepts and sources of personnel s p e c i a l i s t advice. Administering the human resource is a key management function. The subject covers t h e three major aspects of : Labour laws and t h e i r appl icat ion Personnel management Office and sec re t a r i a l administration.

Quantitative Methods

A s from February, 1974 t h i s subject has been replaced by the following un i t s : BS591 Operations Research Fundamentals BS592 Applied Linear P r o g r m i n g BS593 Applied Quanti tat ive Analysis Students with no p r io r knowledge of operations research techniques w i l l normally take BS591 pr ior t o attempting BS592 o r BS593. Students who have passed BS358 Introduction t o Operations Research, o r an equivalent sub jec t , w i l l not be permitted t o take BS591 but may take e i t h e r o r both BS592 and BS593.

BS591 OPERATIONS RESEARCH FUNDAMENTALS Graduate Diploma

This un i t aims a t providing students with an introduction t o some of the more common operations research t e c h i q u e s with pa r t i cu l a r a t t en t ion being given t o basic l i nea r prograrmning methods. Throughout t he un i t emphasis w i l l be placed on t h e recognition of application a reas and in t e r- preta t ion of solutions. Topic coverage w i l l include l i nea r programming - graphical and simplex methods; introduction t o dua l i ty and i ts economic significance; spec ia l purpose . alogorithms f o r t he solution of t ransporta t ion and assignment problems; game theory with par t i cu la r reference t o L. P. solution; c r i t i c a l path method and programme evaluation and review techniques. References H.F. Evarts, Introduction to PERT (Allyn & Bacon) F.S. H i l l i e r and G . J . Lieberman, Introduction to Operations Research (Holden-Day) J.J. Moder and C.R. Ph i l l ips , Project Mmagement with C. P. M. and P. E. R. 5". (Rinehold Pub. Corp. ) T.H. Naylor, E.T. Byrne and J.M. Vernon, Introduction to Linear Programming, Methods and Cases (Wadsworth Pub. Corp. ) G.M.F. d i Roccaferrera, Operations Research Models for Business and Industry (South-Western)

M. Sas ieni , A. Yaspan and L. Friedman, Operations Research, Methods and Problems (John Wiley and Sons) D,M. Simmons, Linear Programming for Operations Research (Holden-Day).

BS592 APPLIED LINEAR PROGRAMMING Graduate Diploma

Students a r e assumed t o have a knowledge of basic l i n e a r programming techniques p r i o r t o commencing t h i s un i t . BS591, BS358 o r equivalent a r e appropr ia te p re requ i s i t e s . The u n i t aims a t extending s tudents ' knowledge of l i n e a r programming such t h a t it may be applied t o r e a l i s t i c problems of industry. Topic coverage w i l l include t h e following: t h e fundamental theorems of dual i ty ; model formulation with reference t o l a r g e s c a l e models; post- otimali ty and parametric analys is ; t h e revised simplex technique, use of L.P. packages; l i m i t a t i o n s of l i n e a r assumptions and an in t roduct ion t o mixed in teger , in teger and zero-one programming. References G. Hadley, Linear Progrmihg (Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, 1962) F.S. H i l l i e r and G . J . Lieberman, Introduction t o Operations Research (Holden-Day) . M. Sas ieni , A. Yaspan and L. Friedman, OpePatio~s Research, Methods and Problems (New York, John Wiley and Sons, 1959) . C. van de Panne, Linear Programing and ReZated Techniques (North Holland, 1971) G.M.F. d i Roccaferrera, Operations Research Models for Business and Industry (South Western 1964) c. McMillan Jnr., Mathematical Progrannning (Wiley S e r i e s i n Management and Administration) D.M. Simmons, Linear Progrming for Operations Research (Holden-Day) R. Thierauf and R. Grosse, Decision Making Through Operations Research (Wiley Ser ies in Management and Administration) S. Va jda, Mathematical Programing (Addison-Wesley)

BS593 APPLIED QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS Graduate Diploma s tudents a r e assumed t o have a knowledge of

t h e bas ic p r i n c i p l e s of mathematical model building p r i o r t o commencing t h i s un i t . BS591, BS358 o r equivalent a r e des i rab le p re requ i s i t e s . Topic coverage i n t h i s u n i t w i l l be se lec ted from t h e following, taking i n t o account s tudent i n t e r e s t s and background: markov chain analys is ; queuing theory; inventory management; simulation with reference t o inventory and queuing s i tua t ions ; decis ion theory; est imation of business functions; ana lys i s of variance; expected value analys is .

References These w i l l be dependent on top ics selected. Detailed l ists of t ex t s and journal a r t i c l e s w i l l be made available during t he course.

SUBJECTS TAUGHT BY OTHER DEPARTmNTS

Information about t he following subjects taught by other departments i s included i n numerical order with t he "Subject Details" sect ion of t h i s handbook.

Applied Science MA021 Computing Methods & S t a t i s t i c s l/Mathematics MA022 Computing Methods & S t a t i s t i c s l / S t a t i s t i c s MA121 Computing Methods A/Stat is t ics MA131 S t a t i s t i c s 1 MA221 Computing Methods & S t a t i s t i c s 2 /S t a t i s t i c s MA222 Computing Methods & S t a t i s t i c s 2/Mathematics

and Operations Research MA223 Applied S t a t i s t i c s MA224 S t a t i s t i c a l Decision Theory MA231 S t a t i s t i c s 2 MA321 Computing Methods & S t a t i s t i c s 3 /S t a t i s t i c s MA322 Computing Methods & S t a t i s t i c s 3/0perations

Research

General Studies GSOOl English Expression GS021 History of Western Civ i l i sa t ion GS031 Introduction t o Modern Government GS180 Introduction t o Behavioural Studies

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