4401 - Master of Business (Accounting) and Master of Business Law
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 | MBus(Acc)/MBusLaw |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 065001F |
| 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.edu.au |
| Course coordinator | Business (Accounting): Dr Carla Wilkin Business Law: Mr Phillip Lipton |
Description
The course is designed to extend graduates knowledge and analytical skills in the areas of accounting and business law as well as to develop independence and life-long learning skills related to interpersonal behaviour; written and oral communication; capacity for inquiry and research; critical thought and analysis; problem solving; teamwork; literacy and numeracy; and effective use of technology.
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 knowledge of the accounting and law professions and the need to pursue life-long learning to be an effective leader and provide service to local, national and international communities
- provide theoretical and practical knowledge in business law
- develop an understanding of, and an ability to, analyse a wide range of legal problems arising in business practice
- develop skills in interpersonal communication, negotiation, ethical decision-making and analysis with special attention to the development of these skills in the related business law and accountancy contexts
- provide a course of direct relevance to those involved as legal or professional advisers or in the private, commercial or government sectors
- enable students to gain an awareness of cross disciplinary issues as they relate to accountancy and law.
Structure
This course comprises six compulsory units and 10 electives.
Requirements
(a.) Students must complete six compulsory units (36 points):
- AFF5100 Advanced strategic management accounting
- AFF5130 Financial statement analysis and business valuation
- AFF5150 Financial reporting issues
- AFX5120 Assurance, governance and fraud
- AFX5330 Integrated systems for business enterprises
- BTX9020 Business law
(b.) students must complete five units (30 points) chosen from the following list, of which a minimum of four must be at 5000-level:
- BTX5000 Corporate governance
- BTX5020 Intellectual property laws
- BTX5030 Comparative corporate law
- BTX5031 Insurance Law
- BTX5040 Legal aspects of corporate social responsibility
- BTX5050 Asian business law
- BTX5060 The law of employment
- BTX5070 Labour relations law
- BTX5080 Workplace negotiations
- BTX5100 Corporate environmental responsibility
- BTX5121 Information technology law
- BTX5130 International law and policy
- BTX5131 Advanced banking law
- BTX5180 Financial services regulation
- BTX5190 International trade law
- BTX5841 Human resources management law
- BTX9541 Corporations law and trusts
- BTX9651 Taxation law
- BTX9760 Risk control and the law
(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.
Alternative exit(s)
Students wishing to exit the Master of Business (Accounting) and Master of Business Law 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 Business Law
13 October 2017 23 July 2024