This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to review current organisational improvement programs, contribute to strategic development, develop options for improvement and establish systems to support changes in resources management.

It applies to experienced individuals who use systematic approaches and problem-solving skills to evaluate operational effectiveness and implement change

After successfully completing this program candidates will be able to:

·Review programs

·Contribute to strategic development

·Develop options for improvement

·Establish systems to support change

This course covers the following key areas:

·Management accounting: information for creating value and managing resources

·Managing and reporting performance

·Financial performance measures and incentive schemes

·Strategic performance measurement systems

·Managing costs and quality

·Information for decisions: relevant costs and benefits

·Pricing and product mix decisions