Postgraduate handbook 2005 - Business and Economics

Master of Business Administration/Master of Applied Finance

Course code: 3189 + Course abbreviation: MBusAdm/MApplFin + Total credit points required: 120 + 5 semesters full-time, 10 semesters part-time + On-campus (Caulfield)
Course director: Associate Professor Peter Reed

Course description

In line with the objective of broadening the educational experience for an MBA student and to provide specialist knowledge and skills, the double degree with the Master of Applied Finance will:

• provide a rigorous and theoretical grounding in the discipline of finance and in its application in business decision making
• develop and extended knowledge in the chosen area of specialisation
• develop analytical skills which will assist in problem solving
• develop skills in communications and interpersonal behaviour, allowing students to work effectively both in a team and independently
• provide a course of direct relevance to the finance industry which fulfils the educational requirements for membership of the Treasury Association and the Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance.

Entry requirements

Applicants need to have completed:

• a degree from a recognised tertiary institution with an average grade of credit or above, and
• a minimum of two years of relevant full-time post-degree work experience (four years preferred).

Advanced standing

Candidates should consult the MBA Programs office regarding the advanced standing criteria for the MBA.

Fees

This course is offered on a fee-paying basis:

• 2005 domestic student fees: $19,360 per annum ($2420 per unit)
• 2005 international student fees: $22,400 per annum ($2800 per unit)

The fees quoted are provided as a guide only and are subject to final approval by the university late in 2004.
For future years of the course, Monash University reserves the right to adjust annual tuition fees. However, Monash University undertakes that any adjustment factor will not exceed 10% per annum.

Course structure

(a) Students must complete 10 core units (60 credit points):

• MBA9001 Managerial and leadership skills
• MBA9002 The legal environment of business
• MBA9003 Economics for managers
• MBA9004 Accounting for business
• MBA9005 Corporate finance
• MBA9006 Marketing
• MBA9007 Business analysis and planning
• MBA9008 Managing people at work
• MBA9009 Managing information
• MBA5005 Strategic management

(b) Students must complete 10 units (60 credit points) from the following list of Master of Applied Finance units:

• AFF9260 Australian capital markets
• AFF9270 Treasury management for financial institutions
• AFF9350 Portfolio management and theory
• AFF4200 Corporate treasury management
• AFF4220 Finance and banking relations
• AFF4230 Financial markets and long-tern funding
• AFF4271 Funds management
• AFF5221 Currency and exposure management
• AFF5240 Treasury administration and control
• AFF5130 Financial statement analysis
• or another 5000-level elective, subject to approval of the course director of the Master of Applied Finance

Students would normally complete the 10 MBA core units before undertaking the Master of Applied Finance units.

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