Course code: 1339 + Course abbreviation: BBus(Bkg&Fin)/BComp + On-campus + Day and evening classes available + Four years full-time, eight years part-time + Course coordinator: Mr Kevin Tant + Total credit points required: 204
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 units and 48 points for computing units) 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 for 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 units, contact the Faculty of Information Technology on (03) 9903 2433.
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.
Students must complete a major specialisation in banking and
finance and other studies from the disciplines taught on the Caulfield campus
by the Faculty of Business and Economics.
Students must also complete a major specialisation and other studies from the
Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering in the Faculty of
Information Technology.
The degree requirements are:
(a) Students must complete 18 units (108 credit points) from the Faculty of
Business and Economics as follows:
(i) Inner core - six compulsory units (36 credit points):
(ii) Outer core - 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:
(iii) Strand - the following six units (36 credit points) are compulsory and complete a major specialisation in banking and finance:
(b) Students must complete
16 units (96 credit points) from the Faculty of Information Technology as
follows:
(i) 13 compulsory units (78 credit points):
(ii) Three elective units (18 credit points):
Computing electives may be units
from the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering. These units
may have codes of COT, SFT or CSE, or information systems units from the
Department of Information Management and Systems.
(c) Students must also satisfy the following regulations:
(i) A total of 34 units (204 credit points) over a maximum of 10 years
(ii) Overall, a maximum of 14 units (84 credit points) at first-year level
(iii) A minimum of eight units (48 credit points) at
third-year level, of which at least four units (24 credit points) must be from
those offered by the faculty on the campus delivering this program.
The degree requires the equivalent of four-and-a-quarter years of full-time
study, but can be completed in four years by accelerating with an overload of
12 points. The degree must be completed in a maximum of 10 years of study.
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.
On graduating, candidates will satisfy the educational requirements of the
Australian Computer Society.
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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