This course develops the basic concepts and procedures underlying financial statements and introduces tools for analysing profitability, risk and other financial considerations underlying business decision-making. The accounting data inputs into an organisation`s Accounting Information System (AIS) will be evaluated. Such data includes both traditional financial reports and specialist reports prepared by the AIS.
- Lecturer: Nacanieli Rika
While operations management originally developed in manufacturing organisations, theory and method have been expanded to cover operations in service organisations. Key business functions include product design, resource allocation, location and layout of facilities, scheduling activities, materials and inventory management, process integration, technology selection, capacity planning and work force improvement. Quality management and the philosophy underlying this commitment receive particular emphasis.
- Lecturer: Suwastika Naidu
- Lecturer: Arvind Patel
This is a Level 1 course template
Level 1 course is designed for courses that primarily aim to use the elearning platform for content delivery, with no or very little online activities or interactions.
- Lecturer: James McMaster
Principles of marketing are discussed with reference to South Pacific products and services. Topics include: the role of marketing in the organisation and society; the marketing environment; customer markets and buyer behaviour; marketing research; market segmentation and positioning; the marketing-mix; product life cycle; marketing planning and implementation; and the ethical consequences of marketing actions. The marketing function is regarded as a key ingredient in management and strategic planning. Continuous reference is made to both the domestic and international marketplace.
- Lecturer: Shavneet Sharma
The study of organisational behaviour is concerned with the causes of behaviour and the application of this knowledge to understanding the human aspects of organisational systems and their management. The focus is on individuals, on groups, and on organisations as a whole.
- Lecturer: Sunia Vosikata
- Lecturer: Benedito Waqailiti
Principles of marketing are discussed with reference to South Pacific products and services. Topics include: the role of marketing in the organisation and society; the marketing environment; customer markets and buyer behaviour; marketing research; market segmentation and positioning; the marketing-mix; product life cycle; marketing planning and implementation; and the ethical consequences of marketing actions. The marketing function is regarded as a key ingredient in management and strategic planning. Continuous reference is made to both the domestic and international marketplace.
- Lecturer: Shavneet Sharma
The effective management of people has an important bearing on organisational success. The importance of personnel policies and procedures has created opportunities for managers and administrators with expertise in this field. The course provides conceptual and practical skills in areas such as the strategic aspects of human resource management, people-power planning, recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, training and development, salary administration and employee benefits. Industrial relations in the context of the South Pacific region is an important theme.
- Lecturer: Sunia Vosikata