EPMANC110

Business Principles

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003

EPMANC110 Business Principles introduces students to new business concepts and then links these to the modern business world. Students develop an awareness of the broader theoretical by incorporating both practical and case study analysis in the areas of business management, contract law and financial accounting.

Objectives Students will:
1. gain an understanding of the content and processes in Business Principles suitable for the commencement of undergraduate study at The University of Newcastle.
2. become conversant in the terminology and jargon of business principles.
3. understand the role of business in the modern Australian economy.
4. develop skills related to research and academic writing for different purposes and audiences.
Content 1. Small business management: an overview of business concepts with a case study of small business planning, managing and importance.
2. Financial accounting: accounting principles, purpose of journals and ledgers in the accounting cycle, analysing financial statements, income statement and balance sheet.
3. Business law: legislation relevant to business behaviour, consumer protection laws, case study of contract law.
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Nil
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Tutorial
Assessment Items
Examination: Class In-class exam
Essays / Written Assignments Essay
Examination: Formal During University's exam period
Other: (please specify) Tutorial exercises
Other: (please specify) Library research
Contact Hours Tutorial: for 3 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks