Accounting Project

Code

BUSI4358

School

Nottingham University Business School China

Level

4

Credits

60

Semesters

Spring China

Summary

Company Based Individual Research: The Accounting Project requires the student to undertake independent research in a topic relevant to business or management within the professional practice of accounting.  The Accounting Project may take a number of forms and will be linked to a second non-credited internship with a large international accounting firm.  The specific topic is subject to an approval process.

Target Students

Core module for students registered in MSc Accounting

Assessment

• 80% Coursework 1: 15,000 Word Individual Coursework
• 20% Presentation 1: 30 Minute Presentation

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
This module develops a knowledge and understanding of:

•The dynamics of the global economy and international business &/or an awareness of cultural, legal/regulatory, political, and economic differences across countries &/or an appreciation of management issues from a global perspective

•Markets - the development and operation of markets for resources, goods and services

•Customers and stakeholders - customer expectations, service and orientation

•Finance - the sources, uses and management of finance

•The use of accounting and other information systems for managerial applications

•People
 
•Strategic and operational HRM, meeting future organisational requirements, people development, HR systems

•Communications - the comprehension and use of relevant communications for application in business and management, including the use of digital tools

•The importance of sustainability issues, including an understanding of the challenges and opportunities arising from the activities of people and organisations on the economic, social and environmental conditions of the future.

Intellectual skills
This module develops:

•Being able to think critically and be creative: manage the creative processes in self and others; organise thoughts, analyse, synthesise and critically appraise. This includes the capability to identify assumptions, evaluate statements in terms of evidence, detect false logic or reasoning, identify implicit values, define terms adequately and generalise appropriately

•Being able to solve complex problems and make decisions: establish criteria, using appropriate decision-making techniques including identifying, formulating and solving business problems; and the ability to create, identify and evaluate options; the ability to implement and review decisions

•Using information and knowledge effectively in order to abstract meaning from information and to share knowledge, including the use of quantitative skills

Professional practical skills
This module develops:

•The ability to conduct research and enquiry into business and management issues either individually or as part of a team through research design, the collection and analysis of quantitative data, synthesis and reporting

•Effective performance within team environments and the ability to recognise and utilise individuals' contributions in group processes and to negotiate and persuade or influence others; team selection, delegation, development and management

•Leadership and performance management: selecting appropriate leadership style for different situations; setting objectives, motivating, monitoring performance, coaching and mentoring

•The ability to recognise and address ethical dilemmas, corporate social responsibility and sustainability issues, applying ethical and organisational values to situations and choices

Transferable (key) skills
This module develops:

•Effective communication: networking, listening, oral and written communication of complex ideas and arguments, using a range of media, including the preparation of business reports

•High personal effectiveness: critical self-awareness, self-reflection and self-management; time management; conflict  resolution, displaying commercial acumen, the ability to continue to learn through reflection on practice and experience

Conveners

• Dr Wei Cai