Monash University: University Handbooks: Postgraduate Handbook 2001: Subjects indexed by faculty
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Master of Business (Banking and Finance)


General information

Course code: 0504 * Course abbreviation: MBus(Bkg&Fin) * Course director: Professor Michael Skully * Offered in evening classes at Caulfield campus * Normally completed in two semesters of full-time study or four semesters of part-time study
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.
The course comprises 16 subjects and is designed for two years of full-time study. The first year consists of four core subjects and four electives. The second year contains eight elective coursework subjects at an appropriate level. Alternatively, students with excellent results in their first year of study may undertake a minor thesis and five course subjects. Students wishing to undertake the thesis option should complete AFC4100 (Research methods in accounting and finance). This is only offered during the day in the March to June semester. This subject may be taken as a second semester of study first year elective with permission of the course director.
Applicants need to have completed, with an average grade of credit or above, a degree from a recognised tertiary institution with at least an average grade of credit, or, for entry into the second year, an honours degree in a relevant discipline, or the Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution. No credit for work done previously is available in this masters degree.
This is a fee-paying course. Candidates should consult the Department of Accounting and Finance as to the 2001 course fee. Course fees are set and reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change.

Course structure

Students who have completed a Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance with an average grade of credit or equivalent will only need to complete year two subjects.

Year one

The course is comprised of four core subjects and four electives.

Core subjects
Elective subjects
Year two

Eight elective coursework subjects at an appropriate level:

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