Minor sequences from faculties other than the Faculty of Information Technology


General information

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.

Accounting sequence

Accounting minor

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:

First year
Second year

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.

Accounting 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:

First year
Second year
Third year

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.

Banking and finance sequence

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.

Econometrics sequence

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::



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

Management sequence

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.

Marketing sequence

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



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.

Mathematics and statistics sequence

Mathematics major, minor and electives

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.

Mathematics subjects

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.

Mathematics minor sequence

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).

Mathematics major sequence

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.

First year

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.

Second year

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.

Third year

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.

Psychology sequence

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.

Sociology sequence

A minor sequence in sociology is comprised of SCY1010, SCY1020 and any two second-year SCY subjects totalling twenty-eight points of study.

First-year level
Second/third-year level

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.