PACC6008
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
Quantitative techniques are frequently employed as essential research and analytical tools in accounting, financial and economic environments. This course provides an understanding of the quantitative techniques that are frequently used in accounting, financial and economic studies to aid business decision making. Statistical techniques such as data screening and descriptive techniques, inferential statistics, sampling, questionnaire and research design, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance and regression analysis are covered. Use is made of Microsoft Excel statistical package to analyse data sets and produce reports based on quantitative analyses. Participants will build increased competency in business communication skills and techniques.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Trimester 1 - 2024
- Trimester 2 - 2024
- Trimester 3 - 2024
Online
- Trimester 1 - 2024
- Trimester 3 - 2024
Sydney Elizabeth Street
- Trimester 1 - 2024
- Trimester 3 - 2024
Singapore PSB
- Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore)
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of quantitative techniques that are frequently used in accounting and financial studies research;
2. Design a quantitative study;
3. Exhibit an awareness of the principles of hypothesis testing;
4. Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate analytical strategies to test specific hypothesis;
5. Use Microsoft Excel to conduct statistical analysis; and
6. Report statistical findings in a clear and concise fashion.
Content
The topics in the course include the following:
- data screening and descriptive techniques
- inferential statistics
- sampling
- questionnaire design
- research design
- hypothesis testing
- analysis of variance
- regression analysis
Requisite
If you have successfully completed GSBS6002 you cannot enrol in this course.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Individual Statistics Assignment
Project: Group Research Project
Formal Examination: Final Examination
Contact hours
Trimester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 term starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
- Online 6 hour(s) per term
Trimester 1 - 2024 - Online
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 term starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
- Online 6 hour(s) per term
Trimester 1 - 2024 - Sydney Elizabeth Street
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 term starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
- Online 6 hour(s) per term
Trimester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 term starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
- Online 6 hour(s) per term
Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 term starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
- Online 6 hour(s) per term
Trimester 3 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 term starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
- Online 6 hour(s) per term
Trimester 3 - 2024 - Online
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 term starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
- Online 6 hour(s) per term
Trimester 3 - 2024 - Sydney Elizabeth Street
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 term starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
- Online 6 hour(s) per term
Course outline
- PACC6008 - Trimester 1, 2024 (Ncle) (PDF, 232.2 KB)
- PACC6008 - Trimester 1, 2024 (Online) (PDF, 230.2 KB)
- PACC6008 - Trimester 1, 2024 (Syd) (PDF, 232.2 KB)
- PACC6008 - Trimester 2, 2024 (Ncle) (PDF, 232.3 KB)
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