Courses & Units

Health Finance, Economics and Accounting BAA754

Rozelle - Sydney

Introduction

This unit examines the theories and frequently used techniques of economics, financial and managerial accounting in healthcare organisations. Public and private funding issues will be examined, across the acute, primary and aged care sectors. Students will apply this knowledge to determine cost efficient and effective decision making, taking into account safety, quality and resource considerations. Students will investigate critical topics and approaches, including: funding models; supply and demand factors; economic evaluations, financial statements and working capital cycle; budgeting approaches and key performance indicators; long-term investments and ratio analysis; cost allocation; and, value based purchasing. Students will have opportunities to hear from experts across Australia and participate in industry relevant studies and analysis.

Summary

Unit name	Health Finance, Economics and Accounting
Unit code	BAA754
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline	Australian Institute of Health Service Management
Coordinator	Doctor Nazlee Siddiqui
Delivered By	Delivered wholly by the provider
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Rozelle - Sydney	Semester 2		Off-Campus	International	Domestic

Key

: On-campus
: Off-Campus
: International students
: Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	12/7/2021	10/8/2021	30/8/2021	17/10/2021

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

Appraise the funding models and core concepts of economics, financial and managerial accounting in the Australian health sector.
Evaluate the use of techniques of economics, financial and managerial accounting for cost efficient and effective managerial decisions in health.
Compare public and private funding issues across the acute, primary and aged care sectors.
Argue the ethical and practical budget implications of cost efficiency focusing on cost, safety and quality.
Assess how to improve the application of economics, financial and managerial accounting in the health sector.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution ^1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution ^1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution ^2,3	Domestic Full Fee ⁴
080313	$1,812.00	$1,419.00	not applicable	$2,665.00

Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

¹ Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Teaching

Assessment	Report (40%)\|Report (40%)\|Discussion Posts (online) and/or Tutorial Participation (20%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable \| View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
Links	Booktopia textbook finder

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