Course code: 0312 + Course abbreviation: BBus(Bkg&Fin) + Course coordinator: Mr Terry Boulter + The following describes the course structure introduced in 2000 and is applicable to on-campus students at Caulfield + Continuing students enrolled in the old structure should refer to the 2000 university handbook
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 units, the course provides specialist study in a number of key functional areas of relevance to financial institutions and markets.
Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 25 in English (any) and mathematics (any).
Applicants may also satisfy entry 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 entry requirements by completing at least two Monash non-award single unit or open learning (OLA) units. Further information is contained in the Monash University booklet `Returning to study: a guide for mature- age and non-school-leaver applicants', available from the Prospective Students Office, telephone (03) 9905 1320.
Fees will depend upon the student's residency status. Local residents will be liable for the fees set by the government under the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) or on a full-fee-payment basis. International students will pay fees at the rate set by the government for non-resident students. For details of current fees, contact Monash International Pty Ltd on (03) 9903 2311.
In addition to part one, section five of the degree regulations, the following credit transfers have been standardised for the Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance):
The 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 of employment in the banking and finance industry required for senior associate membership are eligible for associate membership in the interim.
Day and evening classes are offered at the Caulfield campus. Not all units are offered in all semesters.
The course will normally be completed in three years on a full-time basis and six years on a part-time basis, with the usual load for part-time students being two or three units per semester. Evening classes are held between the hours of 6 pm and 10 pm, with students attending two or three evenings per week.
The following six units are compulsory:
In addition to the two compulsory units below, students must select four from the remaining eight units:
The following six units are compulsory for students in the Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance):
In addition to the above 18 units (108 points) in the 144-point program, students must choose six electives from any discipline within any faculty, subject to approval from other faculties.
The new course structure introduces greater flexibility but the following additional regulations must be observed:
See `Choice of elective units for Bachelor of Business (specialised)' at the end of this section.
Completion of the BBus(B&F) 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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