The Management major equips you to manage every aspect of an organisation, including human resources, finance, accounting, information systems, operations management and strategic planning. Management knowledge and skills are indispensable across all kinds of organisations, whether private or government, profit-oriented or not-for-profit.
Sheridan's Management major may be taken on either a full-time or part-time basis and is open to domestic and international students.
Indicative Course Plan (full-time student)
Year 1 Semester 1
EC100 Introduction to Economics
LW103 Principles of Business Law
MN101 Principles of Management
RS191 Academic and Professional Communication
Year 1 Semester 2
AC101 Principles of Financial Accounting
CS100 Introduction to Christianity
MK101 Principles of Marketing
+1 Minor / General Elective
Year 2 Semester 1
CS200 Survey of the Bible
MA220 Univariate Statistical Analysis
MN210 Managing Human Resources
+1 Minor / General Elective
Year 2 Semester 2
CS200 Survey of the Bible
MN202 Behaviour in Organisations
RS292 Research Methods
+1 Management Elective
Year 3 Semester 1
CS300 Christianity as a Worldview
MN220 Risk Management
+2 Management Electives
Year 3 Semester 2
CS320 Ethics for Professional Life
MN212 Employment Relations
MN371 Foundations of Strategic Management
+1 Minor / General Elective
List of Available Units
Common Business Core units
- AC101 Principles of Financial Accounting
- EC100 Introduction to Economics
- LW103 Principles of Business Law
- MK101 Principles of Marketing
- MN101 Principles of Management
- MA220 Univariate Statistical Analysis
Management core units
- MN202 Behaviour in Organisations
- MN210 Managing Human Resources
- MN212 Employment Relations
- MN220 Risk Management
- MN371 Foundations of Strategic Management
Management electives
- AC210 Management Accounting
- EC370 Introduction to Managerial Economics
- LW321 Corporations Law
- MN262 Cross-Cultural Management
- MN311 Talent Acquisition
- MN312 Working with Volunteers
- MN352 Managing Social Enterprises
- MN361 International Business
- MN374 Leadership
- MN375 Introduction to Corporate Governance
Common Core Christian Studies units
- CS100 Introduction to Christianity
- CS200 Survey of the Bible
- CS320 Ethics for Professional Life
Common Core Research units
- RS191 Academic and Professional Communication
- RS292 Research Methods
General electives
- 5 units chosen from any academic discipline
Accounting offers career opportunities in all sectors of the economy – from small traders to large listed entities, private, not-for-profit and government – both in Australia and around the world. Undertaking a major in Accounting may provide a strong practical and theoretical grounding in the competencies required to pursue professional accounting qualifications with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ (CAANZ) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants UK (ACCA UK)
Sheridan's Accounting major may be taken on either a full-time or part-time basis and is open to both domestic and international students.
This major is now professionally accredited by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ (CAANZ) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants UK (ACCA UK).
Graduates are still required to pursue further professionally accredited Accounting studies to be eligible to register as a professional Accountant in Australia.
Indicative Course Plan (full-time student)
Year 1 Semester 1
FN100 Principles of Finance
LW103 Principles of Business Law
MN101 Principles of Management
RS191 Academic and Professional Communication
Year 1 Semester 2
AC101 Principles of Financial Accounting
EC100 Introduction to Economics
CS100 Introduction to Christianity
MK101 Principles of Marketing, or
MA105 Foundation of Mathematics (if the student has failed the PENA)
Year 2 Semester 1
AC218 Taxation
AC240 Accounting Information Systems
CS200 Survey of the Bible
MA220 Univariate Statistical Analysis
Year 2 Semester 2
AC201 Corporate Accounting
AC210 Management Accounting
RS292 Research Methods
FN225 Financial Analysis, or
MK101 Principles of Marketing (if the student has failed the PENA)
Year 3 Semester 1
AC301 Financial Accounting: Theory and Practice
AC330 Auditing
LW321 Corporations Law
+1 General Elective
Year 3 Semester 2
AC302 Financial Accounting: Analysis
CS320 Ethics for Professional Life
FN310 Corporate Finance
MN371 Foundations of Strategic Management
List of Available Units
Business Core units
- AC101 Principles of Financial Accounting
- EC100 Introduction to Economics
- LW103 Principles of Business Law
- MK101 Principles of Marketing
- MN101 Principles of Management
- MA220 Univariate Statistical Analysis
Accounting core units
- AC201 Corporate Accounting
- AC210 Management Accounting
- AC218 Taxation
- AC301 Financial Accounting: Theory and Practice
- AC302 Financial Accounting: Analysis
- AC330 Auditing
- FN100 Principles of Finance
- LW321 Corporations Law
Common Core Christian Studies units
- CS100 Introduction to Christianity
- CS200 Survey of the Bible
- CS320 Ethics for Professional Life
Common Core Research units
- RS191 Academic and Professional Communication
- RS292 Research Methods
General electives
5 units chosen from any academic discipline. Sheridan strongly recommends Accounting majors select the following units for their general electives:
- AC240 Accounting Information Systems
- FN225 Financial Analysis
- FN310 Corporate Finance
- MN371 Foundations of Strategic Management
Course Structure
The Graduate Certificate of Education (GradCertEd) comprises 4 units of study (or subjects). Each unit represents 3 credit points. To fulfil the requirements of the GradCertEd award, you will need to complete a minimum of 12 credit points.
Core unit (1 unit)
- ED550 Worldview Foundations of Education
Elective units (choose 3 units)
In addition to the core unit above, you must choose three elective units from the list below to complete a total of four units (12 credit points) to be eligible for the Graduate Certificate of Education award.
You can select from the following list of elective units:
- ED509 Introduction to Education in Australia
- ED620 Curriculum Construction: Analysis and Perspectives
- ED630 Assessment and Evaluation: Refining Understanding and Practices
- ED631 Mentoring
- ED635 Cognitive Science in Education
- ED642 Creative Teaching and Learning
- ED673 Leading School Improvement
- ED692 Educational Research Methods
- A postgraduate business unit (see options)
Course Workload
A standard GradCertEd unit represents 150 hours of study over a semester, including class contact hours and personal study.
The 150 hours typically consist of seminars for 36 hours (3 hours per week over 12 teaching weeks) and personal study for 114 hours (7 hours per week over 12 teaching weeks plus 10 hours per week over 3 non-teaching weeks).
If you are a full-time student (ie you are taking 4 units in a semester) you should plan to set aside a total of 12 hours/week for all your formal classes combined and a total of 28-30 hours/week for all your personal study.
Course Learning Outcomes
Graduate Certificates qualify individuals who apply a body of knowledge in a range of contexts to undertake professional or highly skilled work and as a pathway for further learning.
Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate of Education, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a specialised understanding of theoretical knowledge and workplace practice in education
- Critically evaluate current and past scholarship and professional practice in the field of education in the light of contemporary research, of workplace practice, including perspectives grounded in Christian scholarship.
- Demonstrate your ability to analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in education for application across multi-disciplinary contexts.
- Demonstrate your intellectual independence through the application of critical and creative thinking to the study and/or professional practice of education at both an abstract and practical level.
- Communicate your specialist understanding of knowledge and professional practice to specialist and non-specialist audiences through prepared presentations and projects in a variety of settings.
- Model a high level of self-discipline, professional judgment, personal integrity, teamwork and respect for the dignity of individuals and groups in study and workplace settings.
Each unit you take in the Graduate Certificate of Education program will contribute towards the fulfilment of these broader learning outcomes.
Course Specific Requirements
Academic admission pathways into GradCertEd:
- 4-year Bachelor of Education degree, or
- 3-year undergraduate degree and a minimum 1-year postgraduate pre-service teacher education qualification (e.g. GradDipEd or MTeach), or
- 3-year undergraduate degree in a non-education discipline AND 2 years' full-time equivalent relevant professional experience
Course Structure
The Master of Education (Coursework) comprises 7-8 units of study (or subjects). Each unit represents 3 credit points, with the exception of the optional Major Research Project unit which is worth 6 credit points. To fulfil the requirements of the MEd award, you will need to complete a minimum of 24 credit points.
Core units (2 units)
- ED550 Worldview Foundations of Education
- ED692 Educational Research Methods
Elective units (4-5 units)
- ED509 Introduction to Education in Australia
- ED620 Curriculum Construction: Analysis and Perspectives
- ED630 Assessment and Evaluation: Refining Understanding and Practices
- ED631 Mentoring
- ED635 Cognitive Science in Education
- ED642 Creative Teaching and Learning
- ED673 Leading School Improvement
- Maximum of two postgraduate business units (see options)
Capstone Research unit (1 unit)
You will also undertake a research project during your degree.
You can select either:
- ED693 Major Research Project (6 credit points)
OR
- ED694 Minor Research Project (3 credit points)
Course Workload
A standard Master of Education unit represents 150 hours of study over a semester, including class contact hours and personal study.
The 150 hours typically consist of seminars for 36 hours (3 hours per week over 12 teaching weeks) and personal study for 114 hours (7 hours per week over 12 teaching weeks plus 10 hours per week over 3 non-teaching weeks).
If you are a full-time student (ie you are taking 4 units in a semester) you should plan to set aside a total of 12 hours/week for all your formal classes combined and a total of 28-30 hours/week for all your personal study.
Course Learning Outcomes
A Master degree qualifies individuals who apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of contexts for professional practice and as a pathway for further learning.
Upon completion of the Master of Education (Coursework) you will be able to:
- Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and workplace practice in education.
- Critically evaluate current and past scholarship and professional practice in the field of education in the light of contemporary research, of workplace practice, including perspectives grounded in Christian scholarship.
- Demonstrate your ability to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in education for application across multi-disciplinary contexts.
- Demonstrate your intellectual independence by making complex, creative and original contributions to the body of knowledge and workplace practice in education at both an abstract and practical level.
- Communicate, justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences through prepared presentations and projects in a variety of settings.
- Model a high level of self-discipline, professional judgment, personal integrity, teamwork and respect for the dignity of individuals and groups in study and workplace settings.
- Demonstrate your knowledge of research principles and methods in the discipline of education.
- Plan and execute a substantial research project.
Each unit you take in the Master of Education (Coursework) program will contribute towards the fulfilment of these broader learning outcomes.
Course Specific Requirements
Academic admission pathways into MEd:
- 4-year Bachelor of Education and 2 years full-time equivalent relevant professional experience, or
- 3-year undergraduate degree and minimum 1-year postgraduate teacher education award (e.g. GradDipEd or MTeach) and 2 years full-time equivalent relevant professional experience, or
- successful completion of the Sheridan Graduate Certificate of Education.
Course Structure
The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (GradCertBA) comprises 4 units of study (or subjects). Each unit represents 3 credit points. To fulfil the requirements of the GradCertBA award, you will need to complete a minimum of 12 credit points.
Core units (4 units)
- BU501 Organisational Behaviour
- BU502 Accounting for Managers
- BU503 Marketing Management
- BU504 Managerial Economics
Course Workload
A standard GradCertBA unit represents 150 hours of study over a semester, including class contact hours and personal study.
The 150 hours typically consist of seminars for 36 hours (3 hours per week over 12 teaching weeks) and personal study for 114 hours (7 hours per week over 12 teaching weeks plus 10 hours per week over 3 non-teaching weeks).
If you are a full-time student (ie you are taking 4 units in a semester) you should plan to set aside a total of 12 hours/week for all your formal classes combined and a total of 28-30 hours/week for all your personal study.
Course Learning Outcomes
Graduate Certificates qualify individuals who apply a body of knowledge in a range of contexts to undertake professional or highly skilled work and as a pathway for further learning.
Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate specialised understanding of current knowledge and professional practice in core disciplines of business administration.
- Demonstrate your ability to analyse and synthesise information, concepts and theories from a multi-disciplinary perspective.
- Demonstrate your intellectual independence through the application of critical and creative thinking to the study and/or professional practice of business administration.
- Communicate your specialist understanding of current knowledge and professional practice through prepared presentations and projects in a variety of settings.
- Apply evidence-based technical and creative tools to solve complex problems in theoretical and actual workplace settings.
- Model self-discipline, professional judgment, personal integrity, teamwork and respect for the dignity of individuals and groups in a variety of settings.
Each unit you take in the Graduate Certificate program will contribute towards the fulfilment of these broader learning outcomes.
Course Specific Requirements
Academic admission pathways into GradCertBA:
- A Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from an Australian university or other approved higher education provider with a credit average, and
- Satisfactory evidence demonstrating the equivalent of at least three years relevant full-time professional experience
Work Life Experience
- A higher education diploma from an Australian provider or other approved education provider with a credit average (or equivalent), and
- Satisfactory evidence demonstrating the equivalent of at least five years relevant work experience and is assessed by the Dean as being able to successfully complete the program and make a positive contribution to the learning environment
Applicants who do not have a credit average must submit a 1000-word statement demonstrating their suitability for the program to be reviewed by the Academic English Lecturer and the Dean.