Course
code: 1339 Course abbreviation: BBus(Bkg&Fin)/BComp Course coordinator:
Ms Kathy Avram -- Banking and Finance (Adviser, computing subjects -- Ms Dianne
Hagan)
This course aims to produce graduates who are able to evaluate and implement
new computer-based information technology in the banking and finance
industry.
This course is offered either on a full-time basis of at least four years
duration or on a part-time basis of at least eight years duration.
Candidates completing this program qualify for the degrees of Bachelor of
Business (Banking and Finance) and Bachelor of Computing.
A study score of at least 25 in English (any) and in mathematics (any) at units 3 and 4 level, and a study score of at least 20 in any two other VCE studies.
Applicants may also satisfy entrance requirements with qualifications equivalent to VCE, eg TAFE qualifications (the first year of a TAFE diploma or equivalent TAFE qualification) or comparable Year 12 qualifications, including International Baccalaureate, or other approved tertiary study.
Students who have not successfully completed VCE or equivalent may satisfy entrance requirements by completing at least two Monash non-award single subject or open learning (OLA) subjects. Further information is contained in the booklet ´Retuning to study at Monash' which is available from the Prospective Students Office, telephone (03) 9905 1320.
The following credit transfers have been standardised for the Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance)/Bachelor of Computing. In all cases, at least 96 points (comprising 48 points for business subjects and 48 points for computing subjects) must be completed at Monash University before a candidate is eligible for the award.
The Faculty of Information Technology has established articulation arrangements with several TAFE courses into the Bachelor of Computing.
The faculty also has in place several arrangements for advanced
standing to applicants with completed international higher diplomas in computer
studies from polytechnics and universities in Singapore, Hong Kong and
Malaysia.
For more detailed information or advice regarding credit for computing
subjects, contact the Faculty of Information Technology on
(03) 9903 2433.
This degree satisfies the educational requirements for senior associate membership of the Australasian 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. Graduates will also meet professional level accreditation with the Australian Computer Society.
Day and evening classes are offered at the Caulfield campus. Not all subjects are offered in all semesters.
The course will normally be completed in four years on a full-time basis and eight years on a part-time basis, with the usual load being two or three subjects per semester. Evening classes are held between the hours of 6 pm and 10 pm, with students attending two or three evenings per week.
Note that this double degree comprises 204 points: 108 points from the Faculty of Business and Economics and 96 points from the Faculty of Information Technology
Completion
of the BBus(Banking and Finance)/BComp will enable progression to an honours
year and a variety of postgraduate courses either at Monash or other Australian
or overseas universities. Details of specific postgraduate courses are
available on inquiry from the faculty.
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