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ACCTG 701
: Research Methods in Accounting2022 Semester Two (1225)
The theory and application of modern research methods in accounting. The content will include the philosophy, process and design of scientific research. Prior knowledge of basic statistical techniques is assumed.
Restriction: FINANCE 701
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ACCTG 701
: Research Methods in Accounting2022 Semester One (1223)
The theory and application of modern research methods in accounting. The content will include the philosophy, process and design of scientific research. Prior knowledge of basic statistical techniques is assumed.
Restriction: FINANCE 701
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ACCTG 702
: Governance Issues in Accounting2022 Semester Two (1225)
An introduction to the economic literatures relating to property rights, transaction cost economics, and agency theory. Application of these notions to the way in which organisations are structured. Identification of why some transactions are internalised and some are undertaken through markets. The application of these ideas to financial and managerial accounting.
Restriction: FINANCE 702
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ACCTG 711
: Financial Accounting Research2022 Semester One (1223)
A study of the contracting-cost theories of accounting policy choice and the related empirical literature. It focuses on agency and efficient contracting explanations for accounting choice. In particular, the course explores the role of accounting in contracts between parties to the firm (e.g., manager, shareholders, debtholders, customers etc). The political process is also analysed to determine the impact on accounting policy choice. Incentives for managers to manipulate earnings under various economic settings are examined and the implications of this behaviour for accounting policy makers are analysed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ACCTG 714
: Contemporary Auditing Research2022 Semester One (1223)
An examination of the theoretical and empirical literature relating to the demand and supply of auditing, theoretical support for auditing activity, measures of audit quality and related topics.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ACCTG 721
: Research in Management Control2022 Semester One (1223)
Provides an insight into the theoretical and empirical literature relating to management planning and control in private and public sector organisations. Explores the relationship between strategy, organisation design, performance measurement and evaluation, application of productivity analysis and Data Envelopment Analysis.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ACCTG 722
: Research in Revenue and Cost Management2022 Semester Two (1225)
An examination of revenue and cost management arising from changes in competitive environments. Includes recent research on the design of revenue and cost management systems including developments such as theory of constraints in manufacturing, service and public sector organisations.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ACCTG 771
: Accounting Information and Capital Markets2022 Semester Two (1225)
The study of issues in evaluating accounting information and the use of accounting information by investors and analysts. This includes the examination of the empirical relationship between accounting earnings and share prices and the relationship between financial statement analysis and market efficiency. Perceived market failures will be analysed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ACCTG 780
: Special Topic: Sustainability Accounting and Integrated Reporting2022 Semester One (1223)
Examines the theoretical and empirical literature on the role of sustainability accounting and integrated reporting and the determinants for the supply and demand for non-financial reporting and how this has evolved over time.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ACCTG 781
: Special Topic: Efficiency and Productivity Measurement2022 Semester Two (1225)
Productivity and efficiency are core fundamentals across the spectrum encompassing individuals, organisations and economies. This course provides a theoretical structure for efficiency and productivity measurement and examines empirical models for estimating efficiency and productivity and analysing their underlying determinants.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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AEROSPCE 720
: Space Dynamics and Missions2022 Semester One (1223)
Classical orbital mechanics and dynamics of spacecraft. Application of this knowledge in mission design for achieving pre-specified objectives and adequate spacecraft pointing. Examples of past missions.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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AEROSPCE 730
: Aerospace Systems Design2022 Semester One (1223)
Systems engineering for aerospace systems including current practice and standard methods. Conceptual and detailed design of interfaces and subsystems for aerospace projects, including aircraft and spacecraft. Advanced computer-aided tools are used to complete team projects. Includes an overview of indigenous perspectives of space and aerospace based on Mātauranga Māori as a case study.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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AEROSPCE 740
: Aerospace Structures and Mechanisms2022 Semester Two (1225)
Overview of the main issues to be addressed during the structural design process of aircraft and spacecraft, including space mechanisms. Includes requirements definition, analysis processes, materials selection, manufacturing, and typical aircraft and spacecraft configurations.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ANCIENT 741A
: Latin Language (Higher)2022 Semester One (1223)
Passages in the original language will be set for translation, study and interpretation.
Prerequisite: LATIN 101 or placement test and approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: ANCHIST 741, LATIN 200-310 To complete this course students must enrol in ANCIENT 741 A and B, or ANCIENT 741
Restriction: ANCHIST 741, LATIN 200-310 To complete this course students must enrol in ANCIENT 741 A and B, or ANCIENT 741
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ANCIENT 749A
: Themes and Issues in Ancient Culture2022 Semester One (1223)
A study of themes and issues in ancient culture.
Restriction: ANCHIST 749
To complete this course students must enrol in ANCIENT 749 A and B
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ANCIENT 750A
: Sources and Approaches for the Ancient World2022 Semester One (1223)
A study of the evidence for the ancient world, as well as how to apply it.
Restriction: ANCHIST 750
To complete this course students must enrol in ANCIENT 750 A and B
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ANTHRO 700A
: Method and Theory in Archaeology2022 Semester One (1223)
A critical review of current themes and issues in archaeological method and theory.
To complete this course students must enrol in ANTHRO 700 A and B, or ANTHRO 700
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ANTHRO 727
: Ethnographies of Music-making2022 Semester One (1223)
Advanced theories and methodologies for the ethnomusicological analysis of live musical performances and other behaviours across all genres and cultures. Primary attention is given to ethnography and participant-observation supported by analysis of industrial, cultural, musical, and mediated phenomena.
Prerequisite: 30 points from ANTHRO 323, 333, 357
To complete this course students must enrol in ANTHRO 727 A and B, or ANTHRO 727
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ANTHRO 727A
: Ethnographies of Music-making2022 Semester One (1223)
Advanced theories and methodologies for the ethnomusicological analysis of live musical performances and other behaviours across all genres and cultures. Primary attention is given to ethnography and participant-observation supported by analysis of industrial, cultural, musical, and mediated phenomena.
Prerequisite: 30 points from ANTHRO 323, 333, 357
To complete this course students must enrol in ANTHRO 727 A and B, or ANTHRO 727
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ANTHRO 742
: Contact and Colonialism2022 Semester Two (1225)
A seminar focused on critical understanding of the political, social and economic expansion of European countries around the world and its cultural consequences. Themes may include: cultural encounter, causes and effects of colonisation, interpretations of the other by colonisers and colonised, Creole cultures, slavery, race, resistance and accommodation, gender, demography, environmental impacts.
Restriction: ANTHRO 720
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ANTHRO 746
: Special Topic: The Archaeology of the Anthroprocene2022 Semester One (1223)
Calls for the Anthropocene, a new geological epoch, recognise long-term, consequential effects of human societies, regardless of size, economics or socio-political complexity, on environments, organisms and ecosystems. When did the Anthropocene begin? How do we track socio-natural interactions over deep time? What might the past offer the future? This course explores how archaeology contributes to these and related questions.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ANTHRO 748
: Human Osteology2022 Semester Two (1225)
Advanced method and theory in human osteology. Coursework is a combination of seminars and practical workshops covering the areas of biocultural frameworks, ethics, taphonomy, human identification, dental anthropology, palaeopathology and biomolecular approaches. Work is focused upon method and theory as applied in the southern hemisphere.
Restriction: ANTHRO 730
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ANTHRO 760
: Anthropological Theory and the Contemporary World2022 Semester One (1223)
An analysis of foundational and current theoretical works in social anthropology and their relevance to understanding contemporary societies and cultures. The course examines anthropological approaches to long-standing disciplinary debates and contemporary issues of wider public debate.
Prerequisite: Permission of Head of Department
Restriction: ANTHRO 714
Restriction: ANTHRO 714
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ANTHRO 761
: Cultural Worlds in Anthropological Perspective2022 Semester Two (1225)
Draws on both classic and cutting edge approaches in anthropology to examine how human social and cultural worlds are constituted, contested and changed. The course introduces students to a range of different anthropological perspectives on contemporary social, political and economic issues and shows how these can be addressed cross-culturally.
Prerequisite: Permission of Head of Department
Restriction: ANTHRO 714
Restriction: ANTHRO 714