Course code: 0312 + Course abbreviation: BBus(Bkg&Fin) + On-campus + Day and evening classes available + Three years full-time, six years part-time + Course coordinator: Mr Kevin Tant + Total credit points required: 144
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.
Students must complete a major specialisation in banking and
finance.
Other studies may be drawn from any of the disciplines taught on the Caulfield
campus by the Faculty of Business and Economics. These other studies can in
some cases form a second major in a business discipline.
Up to six open electives may also be taken from other campuses or other Monash
faculties.
The degree requirements are:
(a) Inner core - completion of six compulsory units (36 credit points):
(b) Outer core - completion of six outer-core units (36 credit points), including the two compulsory units (12 credit points) listed below and a further four units (24 credit points) from the remaining units listed below:
(c) Strand - the following six units (36 credit points) are compulsory and complete a major specialisation in banking and finance:
(d) A total of 24 units (144
credit points) over a maximum of 10 years of study.
(e) A maximum of 10 first-year-level units (60 credit points).
(f) A minimum of six third-year-level units (36 credit points), of which at
least four (24 credit points) must be from those offered by the faculty on the
campus delivering this program.
(g) An option to include a maximum of six units (36 credit points) in
disciplines taught by other Monash faculties or from units offered on campuses
other than the campus delivering this program.
(h) At least two non-compulsory units (12 credit points) must
be outside the main field of study.
See `Choice of elective units for Bachelor of Business (specialised)' at the
end of this section.
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.
Completion of the Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance) 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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