Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Area of Study

The Postgraduate Diploma in Economics and Commerce offers a 4th year-level of study which is equivalent to an honours year.

The postgraduate diploma level program offered by The Department of Accounting and Finance provides students with an enhanced opportunity for careers in industry and/or academia, by providing advanced studies in finance. It is an opportunity to challenge and extend knowledge and is different from anything students have previously experienced in any undergraduate studies. A postgraduate diploma provides students with analytical skills, problem-solving, strategic thinking, presentation and communication skills as well as benefits/opportunities such as enhanced employment opportunities

While some employers require an honours degree or equivalent, others recognise the attributes a postgraduate diploma graduate brings to the workforce. Also an honours degree or equivalent is the first step towards a position at a university as well as higher degree (PhD) studies.

Postgraduate diploma classes are typically small and involve a high degree of staff and student interaction. Students in postgraduate diploma studies are exposed to the latest research and knowledge in the units chosen and develop research and presentation skills, as well as improving self-confidence and develop networking skills for the future.

To complete the Finance major in the Postgraduate Diploma in Economics and Commerce, students must complete:

Semester one

(a.) Two compulsory units (12 points):

• AFX4000 Research methods
• AFX4010 Research proposal

(b.) two of the following units (12 points):

• AFX4030 Advanced modelling in finance
• AFX4060 Issues in corporate finance
• AFX4080 Issues in banking

Semester two

(a.) Research dissertation (18 points)

• AFX4018 Research dissertation

(b.) one honours unit (6 points) subject to the following conditions:

• any honours unit offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Students must have their enrolment approved by the head, or nominee of the Department of Accounting and Finance.

Graduate Student Office

Telephone: +61 3 9903 1400

Fax: + 61 3 9903 1357

Email: buseco-postgrad@monash.edu.au

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