0396 - Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | GradDipBkg&Fin |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 017908E |
| Managing faculty | Business and Economics |
| Study location and mode | On-campus (Caulfield) |
| Total credit points required | 48 |
| Duration (years) | 1 year FT, 2 years PT |
| Recognition of prior learning | Candidates may be eligible for credit for a maximum of two units (12 points) if previous study is considered to be equivalent to particular units in the course of study. Credit is restricted to study undertaken in the last five years and must be approved by the course director. |
| Contact details | Monash Graduate School of Business Telephone: (03) 9903 1400, Fax: (03) 9903 2890 Email: gsb@buseco.monash.edu.au |
| Course coordinator | Associate Professor Michael Dempsey |
Description
This course offers specialised studies in banking and finance. This program has been designed to provide students with the conceptual and managerial decision-making skills necessary for effective management in the continuously changing domestic and international financial market environment.
Objectives
The learning goals associated with this course are to:
- develop the ability to identify problems, to synthesise, analyse, summarise and classify data and qualitative information, to evaluate and weigh evidence, arguments and ethics, to apply specialist skills and knowledge to global business issues; and to work out solutions to real world business cases and problems;
- develop the ability to locate, evaluate and reference needed data and qualitative information stored electronically and physically and to use state-of-the-art technology to produce high quality, persuasive and appropriate spoken and written presentations;
- develop the ability to work independently and to lead and participate in teams from diverse cultural and social backgrounds;
- develop knowledge of, and opportunities for membership progression in, the financial services and/or accounting professions and the need to pursue life-long learning to be an effective leader and provide service to local, national and international communities.
Requirements
(a) Students must complete four units (24 points) from the following list:
- AFF9020 Introduction to risk principles
- AFF9140 Bank lending
- AFF9150 Options futures and risk management
- AFF9160 International banking and finance
- AFF9250 Financial management theory
- AFF9260 Australian capital markets
- AFF9350 Portfolio management and theory
- AFF9770 Risk financing and treasury management
- BTX9380 Banking law and practice
- ETX9520 Quantitative methods for risk analysis
- GSB9001 Personal development - critical thinking and communication
- MKF9790 Banking and financial services marketing
(b) students must complete four graduate level units (24 points) offered by any department within the Faculty of Business and Economics.
Award(s) received on completion
Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance
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