Course code: 0501 + Course abbreviation: PostgradDipFinMgt + Course director: Mr Peter Carey + Evening classes offered at Caulfield campus + Normally completed in two semesters of full-time study or four semesters of part-time study
This course has been designed for students who have completed an accounting or banking and finance undergraduate degree or related discipline or have membership in a recognised professional accounting body, and who want to enhance and develop their knowledge and skills especially with a view to senior management responsibilities.
The postgraduate diploma encompasses studies at an advanced level in
financial and managerial accounting, finance, and investments. Students
complement their learning of theoretical concepts by using a wide range of
practical applications and case studies. Students also gain insight into
research methodologies and techniques which extend and support their learning
and expose them to the contemporary issues and problems confronting senior
managers of modern enterprises.
Applicants require a pass degree with a major in the discipline of accounting
or banking or finance or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary
institution or a recognised professional accounting qualification. Candidates
may be eligible for a maximum of four credit exemptions for units considered to
be equivalent to particular units in the course of study. Refer to the course
director for further details.
This is a fee-paying course. Candidates should refer to the Department of
Accounting and Finance as to the 2003 course fee. Course fees are set and
reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change.
Students who successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Financial
Management with an average grade of credit or above may apply for admission to
the Master of Business (Accounting).
A total of eight units is required.
1. Two units chosen from:
2. Four units (or units
with an equivalent point value) chosen from those listed in (1) above (and not
previously selected) or from units offered by the Department of Accounting and
Finance with a unit code with a numeric prefix of `4', providing that, if
AFF4050 (Research project) is chosen then corequisite units AFF4060 (Research
methods I) and AFF4061 (Research methods II) must be taken as well.
3. Remaining units chosen from 4000 or 5000-level units offered by the
Department of Accounting and Finance.
Unit selection will be undertaken by students in consultation with the course
director.
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