Course code: 0391 · Course coordinator: Mr Michael Vincent · The
following structure applies to students who first enrolled prior to 2000
This course is principally designed for students seeking a career in the
banking and finance industry or who are already employed in the banking and
finance industry and are seeking a relevant tertiary qualification on a
part-time basis. In addition to a core of business foundation subjects, the
course provides a specialist study in a number of key functional areas of
relevance to financial institutions and markets. Three elective subjects may be
taken during the second half of the course. This course is generally open only
to candidates who have reached the age of 23 years and over.
The course is normally offered on a part-time basis and is of six years
duration. A part-time candidate is expected to undertake two subjects per
semester.
In addition to part one, section four of the degree regulations, the following credit transfers have been standardised for the Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance) by distance education; note that credit is granted only for equivalent study units taken within 10 years prior to entry:
The course is taught off-campus. Course administration is the responsibility of the Department of Accounting and Finance, Caulfield campus.
The degree satisfies the educational requirements for senior associate membership of the Australian Institute of Banking and Finance. Holders of the degree who have not completed the two years employment in the banking and finance industry required for senior associate membership are eligible for associate membership in the interim.
All
applicants should contact the flexible learning programs administrator,
Department of Accounting and Finance, Monash University, Caulfield campus, PO
Box 197, Caulfield East, Victoria 3145, for application forms and instructions.
Telephone (03) 9903 2359, fax (03) 9903 2838.
Note that applicants should clearly state the full name of the course to ensure
that the correct material is sent, namely Bachelor of Business (Banking and
Finance) by distance education.
Students in this course should note that their subject enrolments will be annotated with a B at the end of each subject code. This is for administration purposes.
Candidates can select electives from a wide range of business related subjects offered through the Faculty of Business and Economics and the Distance Education Centre (Gippsland campus) upon approval from the course coordinator.