Syllabus

Title
0732 Course V - Final Seminar
Instructors
Univ.Prof. Dr. Anne d'Arcy
Contact details
anne.darcy@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/14/21 to 09/15/21
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Bachelor Programs
Specialization in Business Administration Course V - Management and Controlling
Course V - Strategy and Managerial Accounting
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Monday 10/18/21 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM EA.6.032
Monday 10/25/21 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM Online-Einheit
Monday 11/08/21 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM Online-Einheit
Monday 11/15/21 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM TC.0.01 ERSTE
Monday 11/22/21 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM Online-Einheit

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Contents
  •  Corporate Governance
  •  Finance Theory
  •  Management Control
  •  Value-based (Performance) Management
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Learning outcomes

Understand the linkages between strategy,  finance and accounting in strategy formulation, implementation and evaluation

Understand the role of management control and the controller/management accountant in strategy implementation

Understand the relevance of corporate governance design and processes for management control

Understand the (dis)advantages of various management control practices to translate (strategic) goals into employee behavior

Understand and use state of the art academic research in the fields of strategy, management, and (management) accounting

  • How to find appropriate research papers to stay current on important trends and topics in strategy and managerial accounting
  • Be able to critically reflect on and benefit from state of the art research
  • Link insights from research papers to practical problems in strategy, finance and accounting

Be able to respond adequately to questions in an interview situation under a high stress level

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Attendance requirements

In order to successfully pass this course, your absence is limited to 20% of our appointments. This also applies to all online units.

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Teaching/learning method(s)

    The final seminar is usually conducted by Prof. Grabner and/or Prof. d'Arcy with the same number of participants.

    In addition to a written mid-term examination, an oral final examination must be taken at the end of the LV with the respective LV leader, similar to the previous oral subject examination consisting of two parts.

    •     Preparation and short presentation of scientific articles
    •     Questions about the general understanding and connections in the substance

     

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    Assessment

    Your final grade will be composed of:

    • Participation and Attendance (10%)
    • Intermediate written exam covering sessions 1-3  (40%)
    • Final oral examination covering all course content (50%)

    In addition to a written mid-term examination, an oral final examination must be taken at the end of the course.

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    Availability of lecturer(s)
    Prof. Anne d'Arcy

     

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    Other

    The LV will be held in English from SS 2020 onwards.

    Last edited: 2021-03-22



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