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MAA204 - Accounting Information Systems and Data Analytics

Year:

2022 unit information

Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Previously coded as:MIS251
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Abdifatah Haji
Trimester 3: Abdifatah Haji
Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:MAA103
Incompatible with: MIS251
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 3 hour seminar per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

Online independent and collaborative learning workshops 9 hours per trimester

Content

In this unit, you’ll learn about systems and software used by accounting practitioners and organisations, the role of the accountant in implementing systems and controls in organisations, transaction processes, and you’ll develop the ability to critically evaluate accounting information systems and controls. You will also consider the role of data analytics from an accountant’s perspective. 

You will gain hands-on experience with relevant software used to undertake fundamental business projects such as setting up the accounts for a new business.


 

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Evaluate the impacts of information and communication technology (ICT) on an organisation’s environment, business model, risk management, decision making and communication 

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

ULO2

Critically evaluate the adequacy of ICT processes and controls, and propose recommendations for improvements 

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO3

Analyse data and information, by using data analytics and ICT knowledge to inform stakeholders of key trends and information to assist in decision making 

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO3: Digital literacy

ULO4

Evidence and reflect on the effectiveness of self-directed learning with considerations for ongoing professional development using technology 

GLO6: Self-management

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)		 Indicative due week

Assessment 1: (Individual) Problem Based Written Assignment

 Equivalent to 1500 words 20% Week 4

Assessment 2 (Individual) Portfolio  

Part A: (Individual) Case Study – Data Analysis and Report (Analytical)

Part B: (Individual) Written reflection (self) 

Part A: Equivalent to 1000 words

Part B: 1000 words

Part A: 20% 

Part B: 10% 

 Week 10

Scheduled Online examination

 2 hours 50% Exam Period

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Hurdle requirement

Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination to evidence a minimum proficiency in the aligned accounting discipline learning outcomes included in this unit. 

Learning Resource

The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: MAA204 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

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