1999 Business and Economics Handbook - Master of Business (Banking and Finance)

Master of Business (Banking and Finance) - MBus(Bkg&Fin)

General
Course objectives
Admission requirements
Fees
Duration
Mode of offering
Credit for work done previously
Course structure
- Mode A - Minor thesis (equivalent to three semester subjects)
- Mode B

General

Course code: 0504
Course director: Professor Michael Skully
The Master of Business (Banking and Finance) by coursework and minor thesis aims to provide a masters level of study for banking and finance professionals from all levels who are seeking to deepen their level of knowledge and to enhance their practical skills in the banking and finance industry.

Course objectives

The course will provide a balanced blend of theory and practice, resulting in a vocationally relevant program that:

furthers the candidates' understanding of decision-making techniques and managerial tools and their effective applications in banking and finance;
increases the candidates' understanding of the social, economic and regulatory environment in which financial institutions and their executives must function;
provides a perspective for management, planning and decision-making that encompasses the total organisation;
develops the financial knowledge and professional skills appropriate to working in the industry at an advanced level;
promotes excellence in industry practice.

These objectives will be met through a rigorous program which is designed to be highly interactive and intellectually demanding.

Admission requirements

Applicants need to have completed, with an average grade of credit or above, an honours degree in a relevant discipline, or the Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.

Fees

This is a fee-paying course. Candidates should consult the Department of Accounting and Finance as to the 1999 course fee. Course fees are set and reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change.

Duration

The Master of Business (Banking and Finance) is normally completed in two semesters of full-time study or four semesters of part-time study.

Mode of offering

Evening classes are offered on-campus at the Caulfield campus.

Credit for work done previously

No credit for work done previously is available in this masters degree.

Course structure

Mode A - Minor thesis (equivalent to three semester subjects)

The course is comprised of a thesis and five subjects: two banking and finance specialisations, two subjects in issues in competitive advantage and a research methods subject. Candidates holding BB(Hons) need not complete the research methods subject.

MKX5280 Issues in competitive advantage I
MKX5281 Issues in competitive advantage II
MGF5430 Business research methods
AFF5121 Money market analysis*
BTF5131 Advanced banking law*
Minor thesis (equivalent to three semester subjects)

Mode B

MKX5280 Issues in competitive advantage I
MKX5281 Issues in competitive advantage II
AFF4050 Advanced international banking
AFF4200 Introduction to treasury management
AFF4220 Fundamentals of banking
AFF4230 Financial markets and long term funding
AFF4291 Dealing in derivative products
AFF4271 Financial analysis and portfolio management
MGF5040 Strategic planning

*OFFERED SUBJECT TO DEMAND