3850 - Master of Applied Finance and Master of Business (Accounting)
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 | MAppFin/MBus(Acc) |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 064999G |
| Managing faculty | Business and Economics |
| Study location and mode | On-campus (Caulfield) |
| Total credit points required | 96 |
| Duration (years) | 2 years FT, 4 years PT |
| Maximum credit allowed | 48 credit points |
| Recognition of prior learning | Students may be eligible for credit to a maximum of 50 per cent of course requirements for previous graduate level studies. Credits or exemptions will not be granted for undergraduate qualifications |
| Contact details | Monash Graduate School of Business, telephone +61 3 9903 1400, fax +61 3 9903 2890, email gsb@buseco.monash.edua.au |
| Course coordinator | Associate Professor Michael Dempsey, Master of Applied Finance Dr Carla Wilkin, Master of Business (Accounting) |
Description
This course enables students to gain knowledge and skills which are essential attributes for accounting graduates and finance professionals. The course aims to provide graduates with theoretical constructs and their applications for their work as finance and accounting professionals.
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 simulated 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 make 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 advanced knowledge of the financial services and accounting profession and the need to pursue life-long learning to be an effective leader and provide service to local, national and international communities.
Structure
This course comprises eight compulsory units and eight electives.
Requirements
(a.) Students must complete eight compulsory units (48 points):
- AFF5100 Advanced strategic management accounting
- AFF5130 Financial statement analysis and business valuation
- AFF5150 Financial reporting issues
- AFF5230 Financial markets and long-term funding
- AFF5250 Corporate treasury management
- AFF5270 Funds management
- AFX5120 Assurance, governance and fraud
- AFX5330 Integrated systems for business enterprises
(b.) Students must complete three units (18 points) from the following list:
- AFF5040 Advanced investments
- AFF5050 Advanced international banking
- AFF5260 Money market dealing
- AFF5280 Institutional asset and liability management
- AFF5380 Credit risk modelling
- AFF5390 Advanced financial planning
- AFX5860 International studies in banking and finance
(c.) Students must complete one unit (6 points) from the following list:
- GSB9001 Personal development - critical thinking and communication
- GSB9002 Personal development - managing self and relationships
- GSB9003 Personal development - professional advancement
(d.) Students must complete a further four graduate units (24 points) offered by any department in the Faculty of Business and Economics.
Professional recognition
Upon successful completion of the course, graduates will satisfy the educational requirements for membership at the senior associate level of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and membership of The Finance and Treasury Association Limited at the Certified Finance and Treasury Professional (CFTP) level.
Alternative exit(s)
Students wishing to exit the Master of Applied Finance and Master of Business (Accounting) early may apply to graduate with one of the following, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award:
- Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study
- Graduate Diploma in Business after successful completion of 48 points of study
- either of the single masters degrees subject to satisfying the requirements of the single degree.
Award(s) received on completion
Master of Business (Accounting)
Master of Applied Finance
13 October 2017 03 July 2024