Macquarie Graduate School of Management
Macquarie Park, NSW, Australia
http://www.mgsm.edu.au/

Competition and Strategy in Asia-Pacific

The growth of economies in the Asia-Pacific region has presented diverse trade and investment opportunities for international firms. This unit is designed to provide a management framework for developing and implementing business strategies in individual Asian markets, as well as examining strategic and organisational priorities for the region as a whole. Lectures, case studies and field resear......
 

This unit is an introduction to decision technology and its application in the firm. The unit covers introductory quantitative skills, data analysis and the development of computer modelling analyses for both strategic planning and tactical decision-making. It also covers the efficient use of computing resources to enhance the effectiveness of management. ...
 

This unit examines the theory and practice of negotiation from a number of academic and practical perspectives. The dynamics of integrative, distributive and intra-organisational bargaining are analysed and the critical sub-processes of negotiation are reviewed: persuasion, communication, the social context of negotiation, sources and use of power and influence. The analysis and conduct of a se......
 

This unit explores the issues and choices confronting organisations in regard to the management of people. A central focus is the relationship of human resource management, equity and workplace performance. The unit identifies and analyses a range of factors which influence attitudes toward the management of people and experience at work. It examines, among other things, recruitment and selecti......
 

This unit examines the academic and professional literature pertaining to the investment setting, securities markets, market efficiency, security valuation, equity and debt investments, managed funds, portfolio strategies and alternative investments. Literature is critically examined with a view to better determining the intrinsic value of individual investments, creating optimal investment por......
 

This unit provides an understanding of the key elements of the international monetary system; analysis of problem areas such as the EMS and the "Asian arc of crisis"; examines the nature of foreign exchange marker operations and how a company should protect itself from foreign exchange risk; outlines the key elements of international funding; considers the financial issues of location......
 

This unit will broadly cover a range of topics including: domestic and international insolvency governance; financial distress prediction techniques; valuation of distressed claims as assets; the role of liquidation and administration; company valuation and corporate leveraged restructuring; post-loss investment and financing; contingent leverage strategies; and hybrid debt. ...
 

This unit examines the various forms of corporate combinations and the motivations for corporate acquisitions, accounting, tax and legal issues associated with corporate acquisitions in Australia. The pricing and financing of acquisitions, corporate restructuring and integration issues are also examined. ...
 

This is an interactive unit that incorporates, as far as possible, experiences in and assessment of key financial management decisions. It develops an understanding of derivatives, especially options; new theories of corporate and project evaluation, especially real options; financial engineering; funding issues; valuation of takeovers and spin offs; and corporate treasury management. ...
 

An introduction is provided to Financial Accounting, Management Accounting and the analysis of the Financial Accounting statements, the Profit and Loss Statement, the Balance Sheet, and the Statement of Cash Flows. The unit aims to equip managers with the ability to analyse and interpret financial data, and use their knowledge for projecting and assessing the performance of companies and busine......
 

This unit has been designed to provide the framework and skills for managers who are likely to be involved in strategic initiatives within their organisations. This is a particularly important area of expertise, linking the concerns of strategic management with those of the more directly "people-focused" side of management. The basic premise underlying this unit is that the capacity t......
 

This unit examines theories of personality, motivation, managerial values, group dynamics, occupational stress and counselling and their relevance for, and application to management. It aims to promote an understanding of diverse psychological perspectives and research findings to the practice of management. Human behaviour at the Australian workplace is analysed by comparing and contrasting fo......
 

This unit explores the practices and philosophies of leadership and motivation, encouraging students to challenge conventional approaches. It evaluates theoretical and empirical contributions to these important areas of management and encourages students to develop a style of workplace learning through which their own leadership and motivational practices can grow. It aims to develop an appreci......
 

This unit examines some operational aspects of the Australian legal system of concern to managers. Particular attention is paid to business agreements, types of business organisation and business property. The focus is on understanding the legal environment of business as a means to more effective management. ...
 

The MGSM Master of Management is a specialised Master level program that allows students to focus on a particular field of management. Students are drawn from a wide range of industries and backgrounds, bringing a variety of perspectives to the classroom, enabling the program to provide an excellent mix of theory and practice. Unlike the MGSM MBA, the Master of Management is not offered i......
 

The MGSM MBA consists of 16 course units - 10 core units and 6 elective units. Students complete the core units as a full-time cohort, with classes scheduled during the day. Elective Units are available in either a block or weekly format and may require attendance at evening classes, depending on the electives selected. Elective units provide the opportunity to study and interact with MGSM......
 

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