The following minor sequences have been approved by the faculty board. Students wishing to study sequences other than these should seek approval from the school or faculty which offers the sequence and also from the Faculty of Information Technology. A minor or major sequence can be taken in the following disciplines:
Detailed information about minor sequences can be obtained from the Faculty of Information Technology offices.
A minor sequence of study in accounting is available on the Caulfield and Peninsula campuses. Both full- and part-time enrolment is possible but evening classes are conducted only on the Caulfield campus. A minor sequence in accounting consists of thirty credit points of study and comprises the following subjects, each of which is worth six points:
Students who are not sure whether they want to study a minor or major in accounting should note that all subjects studied in the minor will earn credit for the major.
Major sequences of study in accounting are available on the Caulfield and Peninsula campuses. Both full- and part-time enrolment is possible but evening classes are conducted only on the Caulfield campus. A major in accounting comprises a minimum of fifty-four credit points of study and comprises the following subjects, each of which is worth six points:
Students completing a major in accounting and wishing to undertake further studies leading to a professional qualification in accounting will be able to obtain credit exemptions in the Bachelor of Business (Accounting), the Graduate Diploma in Accounting or Master of Practising Accounting by coursework at Monash. Refer to the current Business and Economics handbook for details of these courses.
A minor sequence is available in banking and finance and consists of thirty credit points of study and comprises the following subjects:
Subject |
Points |
Prerequisites |
AFX1300 Money and capital markets |
6 |
nil |
ECX1710 Macroeconomics |
6 |
nil |
AFF2401 Commercial banking and finance |
6 |
AFX1300 |
AFF3331 International banking and finance |
6 |
AFF2401 |
AFF3651 Treasury management |
6 |
AFF2401 |
Please note that a banking and finance major is also available.
A minor sequence is available in econometrics and consists of thirty credit points of study from the following subject list:
Subject |
Points |
Prerequisites |
ETC1020 Business and economic statistics |
6 |
nil |
ETC1031 Business and economic statistics: sequence 1 |
6 |
ETC1020 |
ETC2400 Econometrics or ETC2410 Practical econometrics |
6 |
ETC1031 |
any two of:: |
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ETC2500 Marketing research analysis |
6 |
ETC1031/ 1032 |
ETC2450 Applied forecasting for business and economics |
6 |
ETC1031/ 1032 |
ETC2480 Decision models for managers |
6 |
ETC1031/ 1032 |
A minor sequence is available in management and consists of thirty credit points of study and comprises the following subjects:
Subject |
Points |
Prerequisites |
MGX1300 Introduction to management |
6 |
nil |
MGX2511 Quality management |
6 |
nil |
MGX1691 Management of organisational performance |
6 |
MGX1300 |
MGX2661 Human resources management |
6 |
MGX1300 |
MGX2621 Organisational change |
6 |
MGX1691 |
Please note that a management major is also available.
A minor sequence is available in marketing and consists of thirty credit points of study and comprises the following subjects:
Subject |
Points |
Prerequisites |
MKF1131 Statistics for marketing |
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MKX1120 Marketing theory and practice |
6 |
nil |
MKX2111 Buyer behaviour |
6 |
MKX1120 |
MKF2121 Marketing research methods |
6 |
MKF1131, MKX1120 |
MKF2131 Marketing support systems |
6 |
MKX1120, MKF1131 |
Please note that a marketing major is also available.
There
are close links between computing and mathematics. By including some
mathematics subjects in your Bachelor of Computing degree, you will learn
quantitative skills and develop a logical and analytical approach to problem
solving. These skills can deepen your understanding of other subjects, and are
highly regarded by employers.
Any mathematics subject may be taken as an elective, provided that all degree
regulations and subject prerequisites are satisfied.
A
selection of mathematics subjects that may be of interest to computing students
are shown on the following schedule. Other subjects are also available to
students with the appropriate prerequisites; see the 'Mathematics and
statistics' entry in the Science handbook for more details. Subjects are
offered in specialist areas of mathematics and mathematical statistics, as well
as in mathematical methods.
Most mathematics subjects are only available at Clayton campus, although some
are also offered at Gippsland campus and by distance education mode. The
Department of Mathematics and Statistics can exercise some discretion over
prerequisites; students who think they have the background knowledge to take a
subject, but do not have the formal prerequisite, should consult the director
of undergraduate studies.
For further information about mathematics subjects contact the director of
undergraduate studies of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics,
building 28, Clayton campus.
A minor sequence in mathematics consists of twenty-eight points of mathematics subjects, normally comprised of two six-point subjects at first-year level and four four-point subjects at second-year level. A list of some first and second-year level mathematics subjects that are suitable for computing students is given below. (For double major students, a minor sequence consists of twenty points, with at least eight points at second-year level or higher).
A major sequence in mathematics consists of a minor sequence followed by twenty-four points of study at third-year level. Students who intend to complete a major in mathematics should take particular care when choosing their first and second-year subjects to ensure that they have the appropriate prerequisites for their third-year studies. Information sheets with suggested programs will be available from the department from late 1998.
The subjects listed below are each worth six points. Prerequisites and details of the objectives, syllabus and assessment are provided in the subject entries listed in the Science handbook.
Students may also choose to take one or more of the subjects MAT1811, MAT1812 or MAT1830, listed in this handbook.
The subjects listed below are each worth four points. Prerequisites and details of the objectives, syllabus and assessment are provided in the subject entries listed in the Science handbook.
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a broad range of mathematics subjects at third-year level, listed under 'Mathematics and statistics' in the Science handbook. Many of these subjects are intended for non-specialist third-year studies. Specialist subject areas include algebra, analysis and geometry; applied and computational mathematics, statistics and probability, astrophysics, atmospheric science, fluid dynamics and mathematical geophysics.
The Faculty of Science's Department of Psychology offers students the following subjects which form a major sequence in psychology, with the option of proceeding to a degree with honours or into postgraduate programs. Psychology subjects are taught at the Berwick, Caulfield, Clayton Gippsland and Peninsula campuses. Caulfield offers evening as well as day classes. At Berwick, Gippsland and Peninsula psychology is offered in flexible learning mode with on-campus tutorial and laboratory classes and lectures taught through study notes and Web-based material. Psychology can also be undertaken in distance education study mode through Gippsland campus with the compulsory on-campus attendance requirements being available both at Gippsland and Clayton campuses. Details of all psychology subjects can be found in the current Science handbook.
Subject |
Points |
Prerequisites |
PSY1011 Psychology 1A |
6 |
nil |
PSY1022 Psychology 1B |
6 |
PSY1011 |
PSY2011 Psychology 2A |
8 |
See Science handbook |
PSY2022 Psychology 2B |
8 |
See Science handbook |
PSY3031 Abnormal psychology |
6 |
See Science handbook |
PSY3051 Perception and personality |
6 |
See Science handbook |
PSY3042 Psychological testing, theories of ability and ethics |
6 |
See Science Handbook |
PSY3062 Research methods and philosophy of psychology |
6 |
See Science handbook |
The first-year subjects PSY1011 and PSY1022 provide a general introduction to
the discipline of psychology as a behavioural science, and are a basis for
detailed study of specific areas of psychology in later years. Laboratory
classes enhance students' understanding of the lecture material, while
providing training in research techniques. In second year, the subjects PSY2011
and PSY2022 cover at a more advanced level areas presented in first year. The
laboratory program complements the lecture series, and provides further
training in research techniques, report writing, and oral presentations. The
third year subjects on each campus cover specific areas of psychology at an
advanced level augmented by laboratory classes, tutorials, workshops, or
seminars. In addition to the core subjects listed above, electives are
available at second and third year.
A minor sequence in sociology is comprised of SCY1010, SCY1020 and any two second-year SCY subjects totalling twenty-eight points of study.
Any two of:
Students may choose any second-year
sociology subject. Please check with the Department of Sociology or the Arts
handbook for subject availability and details.
Please note that a sociology major is also available.