Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance)/Bachelor of Computing


General information

Caulfield campus
Full-time or part-time, day or evening classes
Course code: 1339
Course coordinator: Mr Chris Viney
Course adviser, computing subjects: Ms Dianne Hagan

Introduction

The double degree of Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance) and Bachelor of Computing aims to produce graduates who have confidence in their ability to evaluate and implement new computer-based information technology in the banking and finance industry. This course is offered on a full-time basis over four years or part-time over eight years.
The course is designed to produce multi-skilled graduates able to manage both the financial and information technology dimensions of the firm in the banking and finance industry by developing a thorough understanding of the core business issues in accounting, management, marketing, law, economics and mathematics. Students also graduate with core information technology competencies in analysis, design, development and deployment of computer-based information systems.
The business degree satisfies the educational requirements for senior associate membership of the Australian Institute of Banking and Finance. New graduates are eligible for associate membership prior to completing the two years employment in the banking and finance industry required for senior associate membership.

Entry requirements

Australian residents entering from VCE require a grade average of C in both English and a mathematics and an average of D in any two other VCE studies. Mature-age and TAFE or comparable qualification entry categories are also available.
Holders of the AAIB award from the Australian Institute of Banking and Finance are eligible for entry with advanced standing, with credit for up to six subjects. Members of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators will be granted credit for three subjects. Students with a recognised Certificate of Business Studies are eligible for credit for up to four subjects. Those holding a relevant associate diploma (with Year 12 entry) from a TAFE college may also be eligible for credit for up to eight subjects. The course coordinator determines the subjects to be credited.
Students holding TAFE associate diplomas of business in microcomputing or computer programming can also apply for entry with advanced standing, with credit given for some first-year computing subjects. This applies also to international students with approved higher diplomas from polytechnics and universities in Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia. Refer to the 'Entry with advanced standing' section under 'Information for students'.

Course structure

First year
First semester
Second semester
Second year
First semester
Second semester
Third year
First semester
Second semester
Fourth year
First semester
Second semester

It is possible to major in information systems or software development instead of computer technology in the computing degree. Students should seek the course adviser's approval if they wish to study the alternate majors.

Further information

For further information about the course structure and subjects, students should refer to the 1999 Faculty of Business and Economics handbook. Application procedures are detailed in 'Information for students' in this handbook.