Courses by faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics

This course provides a pathway to tertiary education for supervisory and administrative personnel whose knowledge is largely self-developed. It is designed to provide a broad knowledge base in business and develop in students the management skills to recognise and implement improvement opportunities within organisations.

The Diploma of Business aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an international world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have an understanding of their discipline and who are able to provide discipline based solutions to business problems.

The course structure has two components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• two open electives.

The diploma requires completion of eight units (48 points), which includes six core units and two electives. The following sequence is recommended.

Year one

First semester

• MGG1010 Introduction to management
• MKG1120 Marketing theory and practice

Second semester

• AFG1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• MGG1100 Managerial communication

Year two

First semester

• elective
• MGG2430 Human resource management

Second semester

• MGG2700 Project management for small to medium enterprises
• elective

Electives must be drawn from units offered within course 2224 Bachelor of Business and Commerce. Note that prerequisites may apply.

Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Business may be eligible for admission to course 2224 Bachelor of Business and Commerce.

Diploma of Business

The course provides a tertiary education for people interested in fast-track career progression in business. It is designed to provide either a detailed knowledge in a single field of business and commerce or broad fundamental knowledge of general principles and applications of business and commerce in two chosen fields of study.

The Associate Degree in Business and Commerce aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an international world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have an understanding of their discipline and who are able to provide discipline based solutions to business problems

(d.) have capacity to integrate and synthesise knowledge from across disciplines to create innovative applications in organisational settings.

The course structure has two main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• further studies from Faculty of Business and Economics units available on the students campus of enrolment. These studies must form either a major or two sub-majors.

The degree requires completion of 16 units (96 points) over a maximum of eight years as follows:

All unit codes displaying a 'G' as the third character are offered by Off-campus learning.

(a.) four compulsory common core units (24 points) from:

• AFW1000/AFG1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTW1200/BTG1200 Business law
• ECW1101/ECG1101 Introductory microeconomics
• ETW1102/ETG1102 Business statistics
• MGW1010/MGG1010 Introduction to management
• MKW1120/MKG1120 Marketing theory and practice

(b.) eight units (48 points) from the Faculty of Business and Economics as follows:

(i.) Option one:

• a major of at least eight units (48 points) in a discipline from the faculty with at least two units (12 points) at each of second and third-year level. The major must come from the approved list of majors listed under 'Areas of study'.

(ii.) Option two:

• completion of two sub-majors* of at least four units each (48 points) in disciplines from the faculty

(c.) a further four units (24 points) subject to the following conditions:

• an option to include a maximum of four units (24 points) in disciplines taught by other faculties.

*Note: A sub-major is any four units within a major

Additional requirements:

• a maximum of eight first-year-level units (48 points)
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

• Accounting (BBusCom)
• Economics (BBusCom)
• Finance and macroeconomics
• Human resource management (BBusCom)
• Management (BBusCom)
• Marketing (BBusCom)

Associate Degree in Business and Commerce

The Bachelor of Accounting is a specialist degree, based on an industry-based learning scheme with scholarships sponsored by industry. The outstanding feature of the course is two periods of structured industry-based learning. Students selected to undertake the degree are awarded a scholarship of $8000 per annum in their second and third years of study. The scholarships are provided by industry sponsors, who play an important role in the industry-based learning periods. During the industry-based learning periods, students will work in corporate settings and complete specified projects determined jointly by academics and sponsors.

The Bachelor of Accounting aims to produce graduate who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively.

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values.

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve

(d.) be able to construct conceptual frameworks and use these to analyse complex issues in the corporate sector, government and the professions.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of 14 compulsory units which provide an introduction to the key areas of commerce and satisfy the educational requirements of the three professional accounting bodies in Australia
• two industry-based learning units
• six open electives which if taken in the finance field can form a finance major.

The degree requires completion of 22 units (144 points) over a maximum of 8 years as follows:

(a.) 14 compulsory units (84 points):

• AFC1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• AFC1030 Introduction to financial accounting
• AFC2120 Financial accounting
• AFC2131 Cost information for decision making
• AFC2140 Corporate finance
• AFC3120 Advanced financial accounting
• AFC3131 Performance measurement and control
• AFC3160 Auditing and assurance
• BTC1110 Business law
• BTC2210 Australian company law
• BTC3150 Taxation law
• ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics
• ETC1000 Business and economic statistics
• MGC1010 Introduction to management

(b.) two industry-based learning units (24 points):

• AFC2888 Industry-based learning period A
• AFC3888 Industry-based learning period B

(c.) six electives (36 points) subject to the following conditions:

• may be taken from disciplines offered by another faculty
• may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses.*

*Note: Enrolment in units at another campus is subject to there being capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Additional degree requirements:

• a maximum of 10 first-year level units (60 points)
• a minimum of six third-year level units (36 points) from those offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics at the Clayton campus.
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

Bachelor of Accounting

This course provides a professional education in a range of commerce and business disciplines, with a strong emphasis on developing analytical skills, and enables students to include an international element to arts studies by providing core units in international and global studies, and the opportunity for students to study overseas.

Refer to the two single degree entries at http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/0179.html and http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/3910.html

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has the following components:

• an international studies major
• compulsory global studies unit
• international study experience
• a set of eight foundation units which provide an introduction to the key areas of commerce
• a major from the Faculty of Business and Economics.

The degree requires completion of 32 units (192 points) over a maximum of 10 years as follows:

Commerce component

(a.) 16 units (96 points) from the Faculty of Business and Economics in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFC1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTC1110 Business law
• ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics
• ETC1000 Business and economic statistics
• MGC1010 Introduction to management
• MKC1200 Principles of marketing

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points):*

• the major must come from the approved list of majors under 'Areas of study'
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

* Note: Depending on the major chosen, one or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete additional unit/s as detailed below.

(iv.) additional units from the faculty in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus to reach the required minimum of 16 units (96 points)

Additional Bachelor of Commerce degree requirements

• a maximum of eight first-year level units (48 points)
• a minimum of four third-year level units (24 points) from those offered by the faculty at the Clayton campus
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

Arts (Global) component

(b.) 16 units (96 points) from the Faculty of Arts as follows:

(i.) one core unit (6 points) in global studies:

• ATS3793 Global research core unit

(ii.) an international studies major of eight units (48 points)

(iii.) an arts minor of four units (24 points)

(iv.) an additional first-year arts sequence (12 points)

(v.) one arts elective unit (6 points)

(vi.) a minimum of one and a maximum of three semester(s) abroad at another Monash campus or designated overseas university (ie exchange partner).

Details of arts majors and minors are available via http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2012handbooks/aos/index-byfaculty-arts.html.

Additional Bachelor of Arts degree requirements

• a maximum of six first-year level units (36 points).

Commerce majors

• Accounting (BCom)
• Actuarial studies
• Business law and taxation
• Business modelling
• Econometrics and business statistics (BCom)
• Economics (BCom)
• Finance (BCom)
• Financial and insurance mathematics
• International commerce
• Management (BCom)
• Human Resource Management (BCom)
• Marketing (BCom)
• Sustainability

Arts (Global) majors

Details of arts majors and minors are available via http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2012handbooks/aos/index-byfaculty-arts.html.

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Arts (Global)

This double-degree program provides a professional education in a range of commerce disciplines, with a strong emphasis on developing analytical skills. It enables students to include in their studies a range of social science and humanities disciplines.

Refer to the two single degree entries at http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/0179.html and http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/0002.html.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has four main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of commerce
• a major from the Faculty of Business and Economics (all units taken as part of this major must be from the student's campus of enrolment)
• a major from the Faculty of Arts
• a minor from the Faculty of Arts.

The degree requires completion of 32 units (192 points) over a maximum of 10 years as follows:

Commerce component

(a.) 16 units (96 points) from the Faculty of Business and Economics in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFC1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTC1110 Business law
• ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics
• ETC1000 Business and economic statistics
• MGC1010 Introduction to management
• MKC1200 Principles of marketing

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points):*

• the major must come from the approved list of majors listed 'Areas of study'
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels.

*Note: Depending on the major chosen, one or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete additional unit/s as detailed below.

(iv.) additional units from the faculty in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus to reach the required minimum of 16 units.

Additional Bachelor of Commerce degree requirements

• a maximum of eight first-year level units (48 points)
• a minimum of four third-year level units (24 points) from those offered by the faculty at the Clayton campus.
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units and second-year level units require the successful completion of four first-year level units

Arts component

(b.) 16 units (96 points) from the Faculty of Arts as follows:

(i.) a major of eight units (48 points)

(ii.) a minor of four units (24 points)

(iii.) an additional first-year arts sequence (12 points)

(iv.) a further two units (12 points) from the Faculty of Arts

Details of arts majors and minors are available via http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2012handbooks/aos/index-byfaculty-arts.html.

Additional Bachelor of Arts degree requirements

• a maximum of six first-year level units (36 points).

Commerce majors

• Accounting (BCom)
• Actuarial studies
• Business law and taxation
• Business modelling
• Econometrics and business statistics (BCom)
• Economics (BCom)
• Finance (BCom)
• Financial and insurance mathematics
• International commerce
• Management (BCom)
• Human Resource Management (BCom)
• Marketing (BCom)
• Sustainability

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Commerce

The course provides sound business training along with the transferable skills and knowledge gained from studies in arts and social sciences, such as communication, organisation, analysis and research skills.

Refer to the two single degree entries at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/2224.html and http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/0002.html.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has four main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• a major from the Faculty of Business and Economics. This major must be selected from majors available on the student's campus of enrolment and all units taken as part of this major must be from the student's campus of enrolment
• an arts major
• an arts minor.

The degree requires completion of 32 units (192 points) over a maximum of 10 years as follows:

Business and Commerce component

(a.) 16 units (96 points) from the Faculty of Business and Economics in the Bachelor of Business and Commerce at the student's campus of enrolment as follows:

All unit codes displaying a 'G' as the third character are offered by Off-campus learning.

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFW1000/AFG1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTW1200/BTG1200 Business law
• ECW1101/ECG1101 Introductory microeconomics
• ETW1102/ETG1102 Business statistics
• MGW1010/MGG1010 Introduction to management
• MKW1120/MKG1120 Marketing theory and practice

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points):*

• the major must come from the approved list of majors listed under 'Areas of study'
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

*Note: Depending on the major chosen, one or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete an additional unit as detailed below.

(iii.) additional units from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business and Commerce at the student's campus of enrolment to reach the required 16 units

Additional Bachelor of Business and Commerce requirements:

• a minimum of four units (24 points) at third-year level from those offered by the campus delivering this program.

Arts and Social Sciences component

(b.) 16 units (96 points) from the School of Applied Media and Social Sciences as follows:

(i.) a major of eight units (48 points)

(ii.) a minor of four units (24 points)

(iii.) an additional first-year sequence of two units (12 points) in an arts and social sciences discipline

(iv.) any two units (12 points) taken from arts and social sciences.

Details of arts majors and minors are available via http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2012handbooks/aos/index-byfaculty-arts.html.

Additional arts and social sciences requirements

• a maximum of 14 first-year level units (84 points)
• a minimum of six units (36 points) at each of second and third-year level units.
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

Business and Commerce majors

• Accounting (BBusCom)
• Economics (BBusCom)
• Finance and macroeconomics
• Human resource management (BBusCom)
• Management (BBusCom)
• Marketing (BBusCom)

Arts

• Australian Indigenous studies
• Australian studies
• Communications
• Community studies
• Community welfare and counselling
• Criminal justice
• English
• History-politics
• Journalism
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Psychological studies
• Public relations
• Sociology
• Writing

Bachelor of Business and Commerce
Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences

NOTE: This course has had one or more changes made to it since publication on 1 October 2011. For details of change/s, please consult the change register at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2012handbooks/2012-change-register.html.

This double degree provides a professional education in the disciplines of biomedical science and a range of commerce disciplines, with a strong emphasis on developing analytical skills.

For the Bachelor of Biomedical Science objectives, refer to the single degree entry at: http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2010handbooks/courses/2230.html and for the Bachelor of Commerce at: http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2010handbooks/courses/0179.html

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure consists of three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business
• a major from the Faculty of Business and Economics. All units taken as part of this major must be from the Clayton campus.
• a major in biomedical science.

The degree requires completion of 32 units (192 points) over a maximum of 10 years as follows:

Commerce component

(a.) 16 units (96 points) from the Faculty of Business and Economics in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points)

• AFC1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTC1110 Business law
• ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics
• ETC1000 Business and economic statistics
• MGC1010 Introduction to management
• MKC1200 Principles of marketing

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points):

• the major must come from the approved majors listed under 'Areas of study'.
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

(iii.) additional units from the faculty in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus to reach the required minimum of 16 units (96 points).

Additional Bachelor of Commerce degree requirements:

• a maximum of eight first-year level units (48 points)
• a minimum of four third-year level units (24 points) from those offered by the faculty on the Clayton campus
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year-level units and third-year-level units require the successful completion of two second-year-level units.

Biomedical Science component

(b.) 16 units (96 points) from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences as follows:

First year

• BMS1011 Biomedical chemistry
• BMS1031 Medical biophysics
• BMS1042 Biomedical sciences and society
• BMS1062 Molecular biology

Second year

• BMS1021 Cells, tissues and organisms
• BMS2021 Biochemistry of human function
• BMS1052 Human neurobiology
• BMS2042 Human genetics

Third year

• BMS2011 Structure of the human body
• BMS2031 Body systems
• BMS2052 Microbes in health and disease
• BMS2062 Introduction to bioinformatics

Fourth year

• BMS3021 Molecular medicine and biotechnology
• BMS3042 Biomedical basis of disease 2
• two third-year elective units:*

*Note: from the area of biomedical science (generally these are units with the prefixes ANT, BCH, BME, BMS, BND, BNS, CEL, DEV, GEN, HUP, IMM, MIC, PHA and PHY).

• Accounting (BCom)
• Actuarial studies
• Business law and taxation
• Business modelling
• Econometrics and business statistics (BCom)
• Economics (BCom)
• Finance (BCom)
• Financial and insurance mathematics
• Human Resource Management (BCom)
• International commerce
• Management (BCom)
• Marketing (BCom)
• Sustainability

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Biomedical Science

The course is designed to provide graduates with high-level skills in a range of key business disciplines. It blends a conceptual theoretical framework with practical applications and covers basic discipline material through to more specialised requirements in the selected discipline. Graduates will be well equipped to seek employment in both private and public-sector enterprises.

The Peninsula offering of the Bachelor of Business will be delivered on a problem- based learning (PBL) basis and students enrolled at Peninsula will be cohort-managed for their PBL units.

The Bachelor of Business aims to develop graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve

(d.) have a well developed understanding of multi disciplinary decision making in organisations.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• an eight unit major (this primary major must be selected from majors available on the student's campus of enrolment and all units taken as part of this major must be from the student's campus of enrolment)
• eight open electives which may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses, or from disciplines offered by another faculty. These open electives can form a second major.

The degree requires completion of 24 units (144 points) over a maximum of eight years as follows:

Berwick

(a.) 16 units (96 points) from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points)

• AFF1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTF1010 Commercial law
• ECF1100 Microeconomics
• ETX1100 Business statistics
• MGF1010 Introduction to management
• MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points):*

• the major must come from the approved list of majors offered on the Berwick campus.
• the requirements of the majors are listed under 'Areas of study'
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year-levels

*Note: depending on the major chosen, one or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete an additional unit as detailed below.

(iii.) additional units taken in the Bachelor of Business, at the Berwick campus to reach the required minimum of 16 units (96 points).

(b.) eight open electives (48 points):

• may be taken from disciplines offered by another faculty
• may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses.**

**Note: enrolment in units at campuses other than Berwick is subject to there being spare capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Caulfield

(a.) 16 units (96 points) from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points)

• AFF1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTF1010 Commercial law
• ECF1100 Microeconomics
• ETX1100 Business statistics
• MGF1010 Introduction to management
• MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points):*

• the major must come from the approved list of majors offered on the Caulfield

campus

• the requirements of the majors are listed under 'Areas of study'
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year-levels.

*Note: Depending on the major chosen, one or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete an additional unit as detailed below.

(iii.) additional units taken in the Bachelor of Business, at the Caulfield

campus to reach the required minimum of 16 units (96 points).

(b.) eight open electives (48 points):

• may be taken from disciplines offered by another faculty
• may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses.**
• students wishing to complete a 10 unit psychology major accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as their second major can count the units PSY2051 and PSY3062 as additional business units under section (a.)(iii.) of the degree requirements and a further eight psychology units under section (b.) of the degree requirements

**Note: Enrolment in units at campuses other than Caulfield is subject to there being spare capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Peninsula

(a.) 16 units (96 points) from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business as follows:

(i) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFP1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTP1010 Commercial law
• ECP1100 Microeconomics
• ETP1100 Business statistics
• MGP1010 Introduction to management
• MKP1120 Marketing theory and practice

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points)*:

• the major must come from the approved list of majors offered on the Peninsula campus.
• the requirements of the majors are listed under 'Areas of study'
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

*Note: Depending on the major chosen, one or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete an additional unit as detailed below.

(iii.) additional units taken in the Bachelor of Business, at the Peninsula campus to reach the required minimum of 16 units (96 points)

(b.) eight open electives (48 points):

• may be taken from disciplines offered by another faculty
• may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses.**

**Note: Enrolment in units at campuses other than Peninsula is subject to there

being spare capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Additional Bachelor of Business requirements (all campuses):

• a maximum of 10 first-year level units (60 points)
• a minimum of six third-year level units (36 points), of which at least four units (24 points) must be from those offered by the faculty at the student's home campus
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

• Accounting (BBus)
• Banking and finance (BBus)
• Business law (BBus)
• Business strategy
• Data visualisation and modelling
• Econometrics
• Economics (BBus)
• Economics and finance
• Human resource management (BBus)
• International business
• Management (BBus)
• Marketing (BBus)
• Psychology (BBus)
• Quantitative economics
• Sports Management
• Tourism (BBus)

Bachelor of Business

The course is designed to provide graduates with high-level skills in both the specialised field of accounting and the general field of business management. Graduates will be capable of pursuing careers in professional accounting and a wide range of business fields. The course blends a conceptual theoretical framework with practical applications and covers basic discipline material through to more specialised accounting requirements.

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be are able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve

(d.) have a well developed understanding of multi disciplinary decision making in organisations.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• a major in accounting (all units taken as part of this major must be from the student's campus of enrolment)
• eight open electives which may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses, or from disciplines offered by another faculty. These open electives can, in some cases, form a second major.

The degree requires completion of 24 units (144 points) over a maximum of eight years as follows:

(a.) 16 units (96 points) from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business at the Caulfield campus as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFF1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTF1010 Commercial law
• ECF1100 Microeconomics
• ETX1100 Business statistics
• MGF1010 Introduction to management
• MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice

(ii.) a major of 10 units (60 points) in accounting:*

• the requirements of the majors are listed under 'Areas of study'
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

* Note: The unit AFF1000 is one of the units in this major and will have already been studied as part of the group of common core units -students will therefore complete an additional unit as detailed below.

(iii.) additional units from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business at the Caulfield campus to reach the required minimum of 16 units (96 points):

(b.) eight open electives (48 points)

• may be taken from disciplines offered by another faculty
• may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses.**

** Note: Enrolment in units at another campus is subject to there being capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Additional degree requirements:

• a maximum of 10 first-year level units (60 points)
• a minimum of six third-year level units (36 points), of which at least four units (24 points) must be from those offered by the faculty at the Caulfield campus
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

• Accounting (BBus(Acc))

Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

This double-degree course aims to produce graduates who are equipped to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing business environment and to operate effectively in the new and deregulated financial markets sector. Students will also gain an understanding of the external environment within which business operates, with particular emphasis on Australia's international context.

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance) aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be are able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve

(d.) have a well developed understanding of multi disciplinary decision making in organisations.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• majors in accounting and banking and finance (all units taken as part of these majors must be from the student's campus of enrolment)
• eight open electives which may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses, or from disciplines offered by another faculty. These open electives can, in some cases, form a third major.

The degree requires completion of 32 units (192 points) over a maximum of 10 years of study as follows:

(a.) 24 units (144 points) from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business at the Caulfield campus as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFF1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTF1010 Commercial law
• ECF1100 Microeconomics
• ETX1100 Business statistics
• MGF1010 Introduction to management
• MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice

(ii.) a 10-unit major* in accounting (60 points).

• the requirements of the majors are listed under 'Areas of study'

(iii.) a 10-unit major* in banking and finance (60 points).

• the requirements of the majors are listed under 'Areas of study'
• for each major, at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

*Note: Depending on the major chosen, one or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete an additional unit as detailed below.

(iv.) additional units from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business at the Caulfield campus to reach the required minimum of 24 units (144 points)

(b.) eight open electives (48 points)

• may be taken from disciplines offered by another faculty
• may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses.**

**Note: Enrolment in units at another campus is subject to there being capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Additional degree requirements:

• a maximum of 13 first-year-level units (78 points)
• a minimum of eight third-year-level units (48 points), of which at least five units (30 points) must be from those offered by the faculty at the Caulfield campus.

In addition to specific unit prerequisites, third-year level units require the successful completion of two second year-level units and second year-level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units.

Business (Accounting) and Business (Banking and Finance) majors

• Accounting (BBus(Acc))
• Banking and Finance (BBus(Bkg&Fin))

Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance)

This double-degree course aims to produce graduates who are able to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing business environment and who can operate effectively in the business world of today.

The Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and Bachelor of Business (Management) aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be are able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve

(d.) have a well developed understanding of multi disciplinary decision making in organisations.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• majors in accounting and management (all units taken as part of these majors must be from the student's campus of enrolment)
• eight open electives which may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses, or from disciplines offered by another faculty. These open electives can, in some cases, form a third major.

The degree requires completion of 32 units (192 points) over a maximum of 10 years of study as follows:

(a.) 24 units (144 points) from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business at the Caulfield campus as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFF1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTF1010 Commercial law
• ECF1100 Microeconomics
• ETX1100 Business statistics
• MGF1010 Introduction to management
• MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice

(ii.) a 10 unit (60 points) major* in accounting.

(iii.) a 10 unit (60 points) major* in management.

• the requirements of the majors are listed under 'Areas of study'
• for each major, at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

Note: *Depending on the major chosen, one or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete an additional unit as detailed below.

(iv.) additional units from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business at the Caulfield campus to reach the required minimum of 24 units (144 points)

(b.) eight open electives (48 points):

• may be taken from disciplines offered by another faculty
• may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses.**

** Note: Enrolment in units at another campus is subject to there being capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Additional degree requirements:

• a maximum of 13 first-year-level units (78 points)
• a minimum of eight third-year-level units (48 points), of which at least five units (30 points) must be from those offered by the faculty at the Caulfield campus.
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

• Accounting (BBus(Acc))
• Management (BBus(Mgt))

Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
Bachelor of Business (Management)

The course is designed to provide graduates with high-level skills in both the specialised field of banking and finance and the general field of business management. Graduates will be capable of pursuing careers in the banking and finance industry and a wide range of business fields. The course blends a conceptual theoretical framework with practical applications and covers basic discipline material through to more specialised banking and finance requirements.

The Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance) aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and who are able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve

(d.) have a well developed understanding of multi disciplinary decision making in organisations.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• a major in banking and finance (all units taken as part of this major must be from the student's campus of enrolment)
• eight open electives which may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses, or from disciplines offered by another faculty. These open electives can, in some cases, form a second major.

The degree requires completion of 24 units (144 points) over a maximum of eight years:

(a.) 16 units (96 points) from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business at the Caulfield campus as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFF1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTF1010 Commercial law
• ECF1100 Microeconomics
• ETX1100 Business statistics
• MGF1010 Introduction to management
• MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice

(ii.) a major of 10 units (60 points) in banking and finance.

• the requirements of the majors are listed under 'Areas of study'
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

(b.) eight open electives (48 points):

• may be taken from disciplines offered by another faculty
• may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses.*

*Note: Enrolment in units at another campus is subject to there being spare capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Additional degree requirements:

• a maximum of 10 first-year level units (60 points)
• a minimum of six third-year level units (36 points), of which at least four units (24 points) must be from those offered by the faculty at the Caulfield campus
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

• Banking and finance (BBus(Bkg&Fin))

Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance)

This course recognises the fundamental importance of business law and taxation in a rapidly changing commercial world, and seeks to provide graduates with extended skills in these areas. Graduates will gain skills in handling the wide range of complex legal and taxation issues that are commonly faced in many areas of business management and government agencies.

The Bachelor of Business (Law) does not provide the basis for admission to practise as a barrister or solicitor.

The Bachelor of Business (Law) aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and who are able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve

(d.) have a well developed understanding of multi disciplinary decision making in organisations.

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• a major in business law (all units taken as part of this major must be from the student's campus of enrolment)
• eight open electives which may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses, or from disciplines offered by another faculty. These open electives can, in some cases, form a second major.

The degree requires completion of 24 units (144 points) over a maximum of eight years as follows:

(a.) 16 units (96 points) from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business at the Caulfield campus as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFF1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTF1010 Commercial law
• ECF1100 Microeconomics
• ETX1100 Business statistics
• MGF1010 Introduction to management
• MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice

(ii.) a major of 10 units (60 points) in business law.

• the requirements of the majors are listed under 'Areas of study'
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

*Note: for details of units required for this major, click on the link above

(iii.) additional units from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business at the Caulfield campus to reach the required minimum of 16 units (96 points)

*Note: Depending on the major chosen, one or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete an additional unit as detailed below.

(b.) eight open electives (48 points)

• may be taken from disciplines offered by another faculty
• may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses.*

* Note: Enrolment in units at another campus is subject to there being capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Additional degree requirements:

• a maximum of 10 first-year level units (60 points)
• a minimum of six third-year level units (36 points), of which at least four units (24 points) must be from those offered by the faculty at the Caulfield campus
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

• Business law (BBus(Law))

Bachelor of Business (Law)

The course is designed to provide graduates with high-level skills in the specialised fields of marketing and management. Graduates will be capable of pursuing careers in a wide range of marketing and management areas. The course blends a conceptual theoretical framework with practical applications and covers basic discipline material through to more specialised marketing and management requirements. Graduates will be well equipped to seek employment in both private and public-sector enterprises.

The Bachelor of Business (Management) and Bachelor of Business (Marketing) aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) have a well developed understanding of multi disciplinary decision making in organisations

(b.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(c.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(d.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and who are able to provide discipline based solutions to business problems.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• majors in management and marketing (all units taken as part of these majors must be from the student's campus of enrolment)
• eight open electives which may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses, or from disciplines offered by another faculty. These open electives can, in some cases, form a third major.

The degree requires completion of 32 units (192 points) over a maximum of 10 years of study as follows:

(a.) 24 units (144 points) from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business at the Caulfield campus as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFF1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTF1010 Commercial law
• ECF1100 Microeconomics
• ETX1100 Business statistics
• MGF1010 Introduction to management
• MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice

(ii.) a 10 unit (60 points) major* in management.

(iii.) a 10 unit (60 points) major* in marketing.

• the requirements of the majors are listed under 'Areas of study'
• for each major, at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

*Note: One or more of the units in the majors may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete an additional unit as detailed below.

(iv.) additional units from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business at the Caulfield campus to reach the required minimum of 24 units (144 points)

(b.) eight open electives (48 points):

• may be taken from disciplines offered by another faculty
• may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses.**

**Note: Enrolment in units at another campus is subject to there being capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Additional degree requirements:

• a maximum of 13 first-year level units (78 points)
• a minimum of eight third-year level units (48 points), of which at least five units (30 points) must be from those offered by the faculty at the Caulfield campus
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

• Management (BBus(Mgt))
• Marketing (BBus(Mktg))

Bachelor of Business (Management)
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

In this course, marketing studies are combined with a general business education to ensure that graduates have a broad perspective of business from which to enter and progress in their marketing careers. The program aims at developing a basis that will enable the graduate to deal with change in a dynamic society and also provide a foundation for further study. Students completing the course are expected to be well informed and developed in their decision-making skills and approach to business problems and issues.

The Bachelor of Business (Marketing) aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and who are able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve

(d.) have a well developed understanding of multi disciplinary decision making in organisations.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• a major in marketing (all units taken as part of this major must be from the student's campus of enrolment)
• eight open electives which may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses, or from disciplines offered by another faculty. These open electives can, in some cases, form a second major.

The degree requires completion of 24 units (144 points) over a maximum of eight years as follows:

(a.) 16 units (96 points) from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business at the Caulfield campus as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFF1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTF1010 Commercial law
• ECF1100 Microeconomics
• ETX1100 Business statistics
• MGF1010 Introduction to management
• MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice

(ii.) a major of 10 units (60 points) in marketing*.

• the requirements of the majors are listed under 'Areas of study'

(iii.) additional units from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business at the Caulfield campus to reach the required minimum of 16 units (96 points)

*Note: One or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete an additional unit as detailed below.

(b.) eight open electives (48 points):

• may be taken from disciplines offered by another faculty
• may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses.**

** Note: Enrolment in units at another campus is subject to there being capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Additional degree requirements:

• a maximum of 10 first-year level units (60 points)
• a minimum of six third-year level units (36 points), of which at least four units (24 points) must be from those offered by the faculty at the Caulfield campus
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

• Marketing (BBus(Mktg))

Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

This course aims to produce highly trained and proficient graduates who are well qualified to apply their psychological training to work in a business environment. The content of the program will provide students with excellent training for further postgraduate study in psychology or business.

The Bachelor of Business (Psychology) aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and who are able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve

(d.) have a well-developed understanding of multi-disciplinary decision making in organisations.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• a major in psychology
• a major in marketing or management

The degree requires completion of 24 units (144 points) over a maximum of eight years as follows:

(a.) six compulsory units (36 points)

• AFF1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTF1010 Commercial law
• ECF1100 Microeconomics
• ETX1100 Business statistics
• MGF1010 Introduction to management
• MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice

(b.) a major of 10 units (60 points) in psychology.

• the requirements of the majors are listed under 'Areas of study'

(c.) a further seven units (42 points) in either management or marketing to complete an eight unit major. For details of units required, click on the appropriate link above

(d.) one elective unit (6 points) from the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Additional degree requirements:

• a minimum of six third-year level units (36 points), of which at least four units (24 points) must be from those offered by the faculty at the Caulfield campus
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

• Management (BBus(Psych))
• Marketing (BBus(Psych))
• Psychology (BBus(Psych))

Bachelor of Business (Psychology)

The Bachelor of Business Science is designed to provide maximum flexibility and to allow depth and breadth in the study of the major business discipline areas. Its structure provides the capacity to tailor applications and focus in different contexts and different environments while ensuring knowledge of the theory, principles and core elements in the relevant discipline areas.

The Bachelor of Business Science aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an international world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and are able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve

(d.) have capacity to integrate and synthesise knowledge from across disciplines to create innovative applications in organisational settings.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• a major
• eight open electives which may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses, or from disciplines offered by another faculty. These open electives can, in some cases, form a second major.

The degree requires completion of 24 units (144 points) over a maximum of eight years as follows:

(a.) 16 units (96 points) from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business Science as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points)

• AFW1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTW1201 South African business law A
• ECW1101 Introductory microeconomics
• ETW1102 Business statistics
• MGW1010 Introduction to management
• MKW1120 Marketing theory and practice

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points):*

• the major must come from the approved list of majors above. For details of units required, click on the appropriate link.
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

*Note: Depending on the major chosen, one or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete additional unit/s as detailed below.

(iii.) additional units selected from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business Science to reach the required minimum of 16 units (96 points)

(b.) eight open electives (48 points)

• may be taken from disciplines offered by another faculty
• may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses.**

**Note: Enrolment in units at another campus is subject to there being capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Additional degree requirements:

• a maximum of 10 first-year level units (60 points)
• a minimum of six third-year level units (36 points), of which at least four units (24 points) must be from those offered by the faculty
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

• Accounting (BBusSci)
• Economics (BBusSci)
• Management (BBusSci)
• Marketing (BBusSci)

Note: The Accounting major does not meet the requirements for professional accreditation.

Bachelor of Business Science

The Bachelor of Business Science (Accounting) is a specialist accounting degree which will provide graduates with high level specialised skills in accounting and general skills in South African business law. The course blends a conceptual theoretical framework with a range of practical applications and covers the basic discipline material through to more specialised accounting concepts.

The Bachelor of Business Science (Accounting) aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve

(d.) have capacity to integrate and synthesise knowledge from across disciplines to create innovative applications in organisational settings.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course consists of 24 compulsory units.

Year one

• AFW1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• AFW1002 Introduction to financial accounting
• BTW1201 South African business law A
• ECW1101 Introductory microeconomics
• ECW1102 Introductory macroeconomics
• ETW1102 Business statistics
• FIT1003 IT in organisations
• MGW1010 Introduction to management

Year two

• AFW2020 Cost information for decision making
• AFW2700 Ethics and business
• AFW2710 Financial accounting A
• AFW2720 Financial accounting B
• AFW2760 Auditing A
• AFW2780 Corporate finance A
• BTW2201 South African business law B
• BTW2301 South African taxation A

Year three

• AFW3730 Financial accounting C
• AFW3740 Group statements
• AFW3750 Advanced accounting for management information
• AFW3765 Computer auditing
• AFW3770 Auditing B
• AFW3790 Corporate finance B
• BTW3302 South African taxation B
• BTW3303 South African taxation C

Bachelor of Business Science (Accounting)

The Bachelor of Business and Commerce provides an international degree and is the link between the overseas offerings of the faculty in Malaysia and the on-shore program taught across the Berwick and Gippsland campuses.

The course is designed to provide maximum flexibility and to allow depth and breadth in the study of the major business and commerce discipline areas. Its structure provides the capacity to tailor applications and focus in different contexts and different environments while ensuring knowledge of the theory, principles and core elements in the relevant discipline areas.

The Bachelor of Business and Commerce aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an international world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and are able to provide discipline-based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve

(d.) have capacity to integrate and synthesise knowledge from across disciplines to create innovative applications in organisational settings.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• an eight unit major (this primary major must be selected from majors available on the student's campus of enrolment and all units taken as part of this major must be from the student's campus of enrolment)
• eight open electives which may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses, or from disciplines offered by another faculty. These open electives can, in some cases, form a second major.

The degree requires completion of 24 units (144 points) over a maximum of eight years as follows:

(a.) 16 units (96 points) from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business and Commerce at the student's campus of enrolment as follows:

Units that have a 'G' as the third character are offered by off-campus learning.

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFW1000/AFG1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTW1200/BTG1200 Business law
• ECW1101/ECG1101 Introductory microeconomics
• ETW1102/ETG1102 Business statistics*
• MGW1010/MGG1010 Introduction to management
• MKW1120/MKG1120 Marketing theory and practice

* Note: Sunway students have the option of choosing this unit or ETW1000 (Business and economic statistics).

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points):**

• the major must come from the approved list of majors listed under 'Areas of study'
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels.

** Note: depending on the major chosen, one or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete additional unit/s as detailed below.

(iii.) additional units selected from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business and Commerce at the student's campus of enrolment, to reach the required minimum of 16 units (96 points).

(b.) eight open electives (48 points):

• may be taken from disciplines offered by another faculty
• may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses.***

*** Note: enrolment in units at another campus is subject to there being capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Additional degree requirements:

• a maximum of 10 first-year level units (60 points)
• a minimum of six third-year level units (36 points), of which at least four units (24 points) must be from those offered by the faculty at the student's campus of enrolment
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

• Accounting (BBusCom)
• Banking and finance (BBusCom)
• Business law (BBusCom)
• e-Business
• Economics (BBusCom)
• Econometrics and business statistics (BBusCom)
• Finance and macroeconomics
• Human resource management (BBusCom)
• International business
• Management (BBusCom)
• Marketing (BBusCom)
• Marketing communication
• Quantitative economics
• Tourism (BBusCom)

Bachelor of Business and Commerce

This course offers high achievers from varied backgrounds the opportunity to undertake an academically rigorous and professionally relevant program of study partly in an international setting. Knowledge gained from the course will allow graduates to offer management skills to international companies. The course is also relevant for those who seek career advancement in the public, intergovernmental and non-profit sectors, and others who wish to extend their skills in the analysis and interpretation of the global business environment.

The Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Global) aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve

(d.) have capacity to integrate and synthesise knowledge from across disciplines to create innovative applications in organisational settings.

(e.) demonstrate capacity to evaluate international business issues and apply cultural competence to global organisational solutions.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• a major from the list of majors offered in the Bachelor of Business and Commerce (this primary major must be selected from majors available on the student's campus of enrolment and all units taken as part of this major must be from the student's campus of enrolment
• eight open electives which may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses.

The degree requires completion of 24 units (144 points) over a maximum of 10 years as follows:

(a.) 16 units (96 points) from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business and Commerce at the student's campus of enrolment as follows:

Units that have a 'G' as the third character are offered by Off-campus Learning.

(i.) eight compulsory common core units (48 points)

• AFW1000/AFG1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BEW2622/BEG2622 Issues in global business
• BEW3350/BEG3350 Investigative project
• BTW1200/BTG1200 Business law
• ECW1101/ECG1101 Introductory microeconomics
• ETW1102/ETG1102 Business statistics
• MGW1010/MGG1010 Introduction to management
• MKW1120/MKG1120 Marketing theory and practice

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points):*

• the major must come from the approved list of majors listed under 'Areas of study'
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

*Note: Depending on the major chosen, one or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete additional unit/s as detailed below.

(iii.) one semester of study at another Monash campus, or at another institution, in a country other than the student's own. For this program the overseas experience campus would be considered the home campus for that semester.

(iv.) additional units selected from the faculty in course 2224 Bachelor of Business and Commerce at the student's campus of enrolment, to reach the required minimum of 16 units (96 points)

(b.) eight open electives (48 points):

• may be taken from disciplines offered by another faculty
• may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses.**

**Note: Enrolment in units at another campus is subject to there being capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Additional degree requirements:

• a maximum of 10 first-year level units (60 points)
• a minimum of six third-year level units (36 points), of which at least four units (24 points) must be from those offered by the faculty at the student's campus of enrolment
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units and second-year level units require the successful completion of four first-year level units.

• Accounting (BBusCom)
• Economics (BBusCom)
• Finance and macroeconomics
• Human resource management (BBusCom)
• Management (BBusCom)
• Marketing (BBusCom)

Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Global)

The Bachelor of Business and Commerce provides an international degree and is the link between the overseas offerings of the faculty (Sunway and South Africa) and the on-shore program taught across the Berwick, Gippsland and Peninsula campuses.

The course is designed to provide maximum flexibility and to allow depth and breadth in the study of the major business and commerce discipline areas. Its structure provides the capacity to tailor applications and focus in different contexts and different environments while ensuring knowledge of the theory, principles and core elements in the relevant discipline areas.

The Bachelor of Communication is concerned with both new and traditional communications technologies such as print, film, television and electronic media. It explores the practical operations of mass communications technologies as well as their social and cultural aspects.

Refer to the two single degree entries at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2012handbooks/courses/2224.html and http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/1275.html.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• a major from the Faculty of Business and Economics (this major must be selected from majors available on the student's campus of enrolment and all units taken as part of this major must be from the student's campus of enrolment)
• a communications major from the Faculty of Arts.

The degree requires completion of 32 units (192 points) over a maximum of 10 years as follows:

Business and Commerce component

(a.) 16 units (96 points) taken from the Bachelor of Business and Commerce at the student's campus of enrolment as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFW1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTW1200 Business law
• ECW1101 Introductory microeconomics
• ETW1102 Business statistics*
• MGW1010 Introduction to management
• MKW1120 Marketing theory and practice

* Note: Sunway students have the option of completing this unit or ETW1000 (Business and economic statistics).

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points):**

• the major must come from the approved majors listed under 'Areas of study'
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

** Note: Depending on the major chosen, one or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete an additional unit as detailed below.

(iii.) additional units selected from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business and Commerce at the student's campus of enrolment, to reach the required minimum of 16 units (96 points)

Additional Bachelor of Business and Commerce degree requirements

• a minimum of six third-year level units (36 points), of which at least four units (24 points) must be from those offered by the faculty at the student's campus of enrolment
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

Communication component

(b.) 16 units (96 points) from the Faculty of Arts as follows:

(i.) a major of at least eight units (48 points) in communications

(ii.) a minor of at least four units (24 points) in an arts discipline

(iii.) a third first-year arts sequence (12 points)

(iv.) a further two units (12 points) offered by the Faculty of Arts.

Details of arts majors and minors are available via http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2012handbooks/aos/index-byfaculty-arts.html.

Additional Bachelor of Communication degree requirements

• a maximum of 14 first-year level units (84 points)
• a minimum of six third-year level units (36 points), of which at least four units (24 points) must be from those offered by the faculty at the student's campus of enrolment
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

Business and Commerce majors

• Accounting (BBusCom)
• Banking and finance (BBusCom)
• Business law (BBusCom)
• e-Business
• Economics (BBusCom)
• Econometrics and business statistics (BBusCom)
• International business
• Management (BBusCom)
• Marketing (BBusCom)

Arts

Refer to http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2012handbooks/aos/index-byfaculty-arts.html

Bachelor of Communication
Bachelor of Business and Commerce

The Bachelor of Business and Commerce provides an international degree. The course is designed to provide maximum flexibility and to allow depth and breadth in the study of the major business and commerce discipline areas. Its structure the capacity to tailor applications and focus in different contexts and different environments while ensuring knowledge of the theory, principles and core elements in the relevant discipline areas.

The Bachelor of Professional Communication equips students with professional communication skills and knowledge relevant to a range of communication and media professions. Students are given the flexibility to undertake specialist training in the fields of communication, journalism and/or public relations.

Refer to the two single degree entries at http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/2224.html and http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/2476.html.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• a major from the Faculty of Business and Economics (this major must be selected from majors available on the student's campus of enrolment and all units taken as part of this major must be from the student's campus of enrolment)
• a major in a professional communications discipline from the Faculty of Arts.

The degree requires completion of 32 units (192 points) over a maximum of 10 years as follows:

Business and Commerce component

(a.) 16 units (96 points) taken from the Bachelor of Business and Commerce as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFW1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTW1200 Business law
• ECW1101 Introductory microeconomics
• ETW1102 Business statistics
• MGW1010 Introduction to management
• MKW1120 Marketing theory and practice

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points):*

• the major must come from the approved list of majors listed under 'Areas of study'
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

*Note: Depending on the major chosen, one or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete an additional unit as detailed below.

(iii.) additional units selected from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business and Commerce at the student's campus of enrolment, to reach the required minimum of 16 units (96 points).

Additional Bachelor of Business and Commerce degree requirements

• a minimum of six third-year level units (36 points), of which at least four units (24 points) must be from those offered by the faculty at the student's campus of enrolment
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

Professional Communication component

(b.) 16 units (96 points) from the Faculty of Arts as follows:

(i.) a major in communications, journalism or public relations (48 points)

(ii.) a minor in communications, journalism or public relations (24 points)

(iii.) additional arts electives (24 points), including 12 points at first-year-level

Details of arts majors and minors are available via

http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2012handbooks/aos/index-byfaculty-arts.html.

Additional Bachelor of Professional Communication degree requirements

• a maximum of 14 first-year level units (84 points)
• a minimum of six third-year level units (36 points), of which at least four units (24 points) must be from those offered by the faculty at the student's campus of enrolment
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

Business and Commerce majors

• Accounting (BBusCom)
• Economics (BBusCom)
• Finance and macroeconomics
• Human resource management (BBusCom)
• Management (BBusCom)
• Marketing (BBusCom)
• Marketing communication
• Quantitative economics

Arts majors

Refer to http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2012handbooks/aos/index-byfaculty-arts.html.

Bachelor of Business and Commerce
Bachelor of Professional Communication

This double degree course provides foundation knowledge in a wide range of business and visual arts and media arts disciplines and a broad perspective on business.

Refer to the two single degree entries at http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/2224.html and http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/2479.html.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has four main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of visual arts
• a major from the Faculty of Business and Economics (this major must be selected from majors available on the student's campus of enrolment and all units taken as part of this major must be from the student's campus of enrolment)
• a major from the Faculty of Art and Design.

The degree requires completion of 32 units (192 points) over a maximum of 10 years as follows:

Business and commerce component

(a.) 16 units (96 points) taken from the Bachelor of Business and Commerce at the student's campus of enrolment as follows:

All unit codes displaying a 'G' as the third character are offered by Off-campus Learning.

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFW1000/AFG1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTW1200/BTG1200 Business law
• ECW1101/ECG1101 Introductory microeconomics
• ETW1102/ETG1102 Business statistics
• MGW1010/MGG1010 Introduction to management
• MKW1120/MKG1120 Marketing theory and practice

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points):*

• the major must come from the approved list of majors listed under 'Areas of study'
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

*Note: Depending on the major chosen, one or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete an additional unit as detailed below.

(iii.) additional units selected from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business and Commerce at the student's campus of enrolment, to reach the required 16 units

Additional Bachelor of Business and Commerce degree requirements

• a maximum of 14 units (84 points) of first-year level units
• a minimum of eight units (48 points) of third-year level units
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

Visual and media arts component

(b.) 16 units (96 points) from the Faculty of Art and Design as follows:

(i.) six compulsory units (36 points):

• DWG1201 Drawing 1B
• DWG1202 Drawing 2B
• TAD1101 Introduction to visual language
• TAD1102 Modernism and the avant-gardes
• VIS1111 Visual arts studio 1
• VIS1112 Visual arts studio 2

(ii.) a compulsory occupational health and safety unit (0 points):

• OHS1000 Introduction to art and design health and safety

(iii.) completion of a Visual arts studio major (36 points):

• VIS2113 Visual arts studio 3A
• VIS2114 Visual arts studio 4A
• VIS3105 Visual arts studio 5
• VIS3106 Visual arts studio 6

(iv.) completion of two units of theory with the prefix of TAD (12 points) at either second or third-year level

(v.) completion of two units (12 points) of complementary study chosen from either theory or studio disciplines.

Business and Commerce majors

• Accounting (BBusCom)
• Economics (BBusCom)
• Finance and macroeconomics
• Human resource management (BBusCom)
• Management (BBusCom)
• Marketing (BBusCom)

Bachelor of Business and Commerce
Bachelor of Visual and Media Arts

This multidisciplinary course has been designed to attract students interested in civil engineering, sustainable development and business management.

The civil and environmental engineering component provides a broad-based capability for the design, implementation and management of civil engineering solutions in an environmental context.

The business and commerce component will equip students with in-depth knowledge and skills in at least one chosen business discipline, combined with a broad knowledge of all the major areas of business.

Refer to the two single degree entries at http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/2224.html and http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/3274.html.

Vacation employment/industrial experience

In order to fulfil the requirements of the various degree regulations and Engineers Australia, all engineering students must complete 12 weeks of approved engineering vacation employment and submit a report on that work. Such work is normally undertaken in the vacations between second and third years and/or between third and fourth years (but may also be taken between first and second years). Students who have completed all academic requirements for their degrees are not eligible to graduate until this vacation employment has been completed and a satisfactory report submitted.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• a major from the Faculty of Business and Economics (this major must be selected from majors available on the student's campus of enrolment and all units taken as part of this major must be from the student's campus of enrolment)
• a specialisation in civil and environmental engineering.

The degree requires completion of 42 units (252 points) over a maximum of 10 years as follows:

(a.) 16 units (96 points) taken from the Bachelor of Business and Commerce at the student's campus of enrolment as follows:

All unit codes displaying a 'G' as the third character are offered by Off-campus Learning.

Business and Commerce component

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFW1000/AFG1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTW1200/BTG1200 Business law
• ECW1101/ECG1101 Introductory microeconomics
• ETW1102/ETG1102 Business statistics*
• MGW1010/MGG1010 Introduction to management
• MKW1120/MKG1120 Marketing theory and practice

* Note: Credit will be given for the sixth compulsory level one unit of the Bachelor of Business and Commerce degree course - ETW1102 (Business statistics) - on the basis of passes in compulsory units ENV2792 (Environmental modelling) and MAT2731 (Engineering mathematical analysis).

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points):*

• the major must come from the approved list of majors
• the requirements of the majors are listed under 'Areas of study'
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

*Note: depending on the major chosen, one or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete an additional unit as detailed below.

(iii.) additional units selected from the Faculty in the Bachelor of Business and Commerce at the student's campus of enrolment, to reach the required 16 units.

Additional requirements:

• a maximum of eight units (48 points) of first-year level units
• a minimum of four units (24 points) at third-year level at your campus of enrolment
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

Civil and Environmental Engineering component

IMPORTANT NOTE: This was a new course structure for students entering the program from 2011 onwards. Students who entered the program prior to 2012 should refer to the Handbook for the year in which they commenced the course. Archived Handbooks are available at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/archive.html. Please contact your course adviser if unsure of course progression.

(b.) students must complete 26 units (156 points) from the School of Applied Sciences and Engineering as follows:

• CHM1752 Chemistry for engineers
• CHM2752 Chemistry of the environment
• ENG1210 Introduction to structural engineering
• ENG1211 Introduction to engineering systems
• ENG2202 Steel structures
• ENG2203 Concrete structures
• ENG2204 Water systems
• ENG2206 Introduction to geoengineering
• ENG2207 Waterway engineering
• ENG3201 Project management for engineers
• ENG3202 Geoengineering
• ENG3203 Environmental geoengineering
• ENG3204 Water and wastewater
• ENG3205 Traffic and transport
• ENG4201 Project
• ENG4202 Civil and environmental engineering practice
• ENG4203 Management of water resources
• ENG4204 Road engineering
• ENV1711 Environmental science 1
• ENV1722 Environmental science 2
• ENV2792 Environmental modelling
• ENV3737 Environmental management
• ATS3259 Geographic information systems (GIS) for environmental management
• MTH1020 Analysis of change
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling
• MAT2731 Engineering mathematical analysis

Business and Commerce majors

• Accounting (BBusCom)
• Economics (BBusCom)
• Finance and macroeconomics
• Human resource management (BBusCom)
• Management (BBusCom)
• Marketing (BBusCom)

Bachelor of Business and Commerce
Bachelor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Civil and Environmental Engineering (with Honours)

Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award(s) conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

The broad-based, flexible and multi-disciplinary Monash commerce degree provides a thorough understanding of the workings of the economy and business. Through professional training in the commerce disciplines, the course develops a capacity for logical analysis and the knowledge and skills required to manage public and private enterprises.

The Bachelor of Commerce aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and are able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve.

(d.) be able to construct conceptual frameworks and use these to analyse complex issues in the corporate sector, government and the professions.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of commerce
• an eight unit major (this primary major must be selected from majors available on the student's campus of enrolment and all units taken as part of this major must be from the student's campus of enrolment)
• eight open electives which may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses, or from disciplines offered by another faculty. These open electives can, in some cases, form a second major.

The degree requires completion of 24 units (144 points) over a maximum of eight years as follows:

(a.) 16 units (96 points) from the faculty in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFC1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTC1110 Business law
• ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics
• ETC1000 Business and economic statistics
• MGC1010 Introduction to management
• MKC1200 Principles of marketing

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points):*

• the major must come from the approved list of majors listed under 'Areas of study'
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

(iii.) additional units from the faculty in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus to reach the required minimum of 16 units (96 points)

(b.) eight open electives (48 points)

• may be taken from disciplines offered by another faculty
• may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses.**

**Note: Enrolment in units at another campus is subject to there being capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Additional degree requirements:

• a maximum of 10 first-year level units (60 points)
• a minimum of six third-year level units (36 points), of which at least four units (24 points) must be from those offered by the faculty at the Clayton campus
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

• Accounting (BCom)
• Actuarial studies
• Business law and taxation
• Business modelling
• Econometrics and business statistics (BCom)
• Economics (BCom)
• Finance (BCom)
• Financial and insurance mathematics
• Human resource management (BCom)
• International commerce
• Management (BCom)
• Marketing (BCom)
• Sustainability

Bachelor of Commerce

This course provides professional education for those wishing to become accounting and finance professionals. It has a strong emphasis on developing analytical skills and offers a solid grounding and professional competence in all aspects of commerce required for careers in the business or public sector.

The Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve

(d.) be able to construct conceptual frameworks and use these to analyse complex issues in the corporate sector, government and the professions.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of commerce
• a major in accounting and finance
• four open electives which may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses, or from disciplines offered by another faculty.

The degree requires completion of 24 units (144 points) over a maximum of eight years as follows:

(a.) 20 units (120 points) from the faculty in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFC1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTC1110 Business law
• ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics
• ETC1000 Business and economic statistics
• MGC1010 Introduction to management
• MKC1200 Principles of marketing

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points) in accounting.*

(iii.) a major of eight units (48 points) in finance.*

• the requirements of the majors are listed under 'Areas of study'

* Note: One or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units.

(b.) four open electives (24 points):

• may be taken from disciplines offered by another faculty
• may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses**
• may be used to complete the requirements for membership by CPA Australia, The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and National Institutute of Accountants.

Details of the units required for membership can be found at http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/asg/cds/publications/professional-recognition.html

** Note: Enrolment in units at another campus is subject to there being capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Additional degree requirements:

• a maximum of 10 first-year level units (60 points)
• a minimum of six third-year level units (36 points), of which at least four units (24 points) must be from those offered by the faculty at the Clayton campus
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

• Accounting (BCom)
• Finance (BCom)

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance)

This course provides professional education for those wishing to become accounting professionals. It has a strong emphasis on developing analytical skills and offers a solid grounding and professional competence in all aspects of commerce required for careers in the business or public sector.

The Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and are able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve

(d.) be able to construct conceptual frameworks and use these to analyse complex issues in the corporate sector, government and the professions.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of commerce
• a major in accounting
• eight open electives which may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses, or from disciplines offered by another faculty. These open electives can, in some cases, form a second major.

The degree requires completion of 24 units (144 credit points) over a maximum of eight years as follows:

(a.) 16 units (96 points) from the Faculty of Business and Economics in the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) at the student's campus of enrolment as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFC1000 Principles of Accounting*
• BTC1110 Business law
• ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics
• ETC1000 Business and economic statistics
• MGC1010 Introduction to management
• MKC1200 Principles of marketing

(ii.) the following two units (12 points):

• AFC1030 Introduction to financial accounting*
• ECC1100 Principles of macroeconomics

(iii.) a major of eight units in accounting (48 points):

• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

* These two units in the major will have already been studied as part of the group of common core units. Students must therefore complete additional unit/s as detailed below.

(iv) additional units from the faculty in the Bachelor of Commerce at the student's home campus to reach the required minimum of 16 units:

• AFC2000 Financial institutions and markets
• MGX3100 Management ethics and corporate governance

Additional Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree requirements:

• a maximum of ten first-year level units (60 points)
• a minimum of four third-year level units (24 points) from those offered by the faculty at the student's campus of enrolment
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units and second-year level units require the successful completion of four first-year level units.

• Accounting (BCom)

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

The broad-based, flexible and multi-disciplinary Monash commerce degree provides a thorough understanding of the workings of the economy and business. Through professional training in the commerce disciplines, the course develops a capacity for logical analysis and the knowledge and skills required to manage public and private enterprises.

The Bachelor of Commerce aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and are able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve.

(d.) be able to construct conceptual frameworks and use these to analyse complex issues in the corporate sector, government and the professions.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of commerce
• a major from the list of majors below (this primary major must be selected from majors available on the student's campus of enrolment and all units taken as part of this major must be from the student's campus of enrolment)
• eight open electives which may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses, or from disciplines offered by another faculty. These open electives can, in some cases, form a second major.

The degree requires completion of 24 units (144 points) over a maximum of eight years as follows:

(a.) 16 units (96 points) from the faculty in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFC1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTC1110 Business law
• ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics
• ETC1000 Business and economic statistics
• MGC1010 Introduction to management
• MKC1200 Principles of marketing

(ii.) at least two units from the following list (12 points):

• AFC1030 Introduction to financial accounting, or AFC2140 Corporate finance
• ECC1100 Principles of macroeconomics
• ETC1010 Data modelling and computing
• MGC1020 Organisations: contexts and strategies

(iii.) a major of eight units (48 points):*

• the major must come from the approved list of majors 'Areas of study'.
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year- levels

*Note: Depending on the major chosen, one or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete additional unit/s as detailed below.

(iv.) additional units from the faculty in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus to reach the required minimum of 16 units (96 points)

(b.) eight open electives (48 points)

• may be taken from disciplines offered by another faculty
• may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses.**

**Note: Enrolment in units at another campus is subject to there being capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Additional degree requirements:

• a maximum of 10 first-year level units (60 points)
• a minimum of six third-year level units (36 points), of which at least four units (24 points) must be from those offered by the faculty at the Clayton campus
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

Note: Students are required to maintain a 70 per cent average to remain in the program. Students who are unable to maintain the required level of performance in each year will forfeit their participation in the Dean's Scholars Program.

• Accounting (BCom)
• Actuarial studies
• Business law and taxation
• Business modelling
• Econometrics and business statistics (BCom)
• Economics (BCom)
• Finance (BCom)
• Human resource management (BCom)
• International commerce
• Management (BCom)
• Marketing (BCom)
• Sustainability

Bachelor of Commerce

This double-degree program offers professional education in a range of commerce and information technology disciplines and provides students with the foundation on which further advanced commerce and information technology studies can be undertaken.

Refer to the two single degree entries at http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/0179.html and http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/3333.html.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business
• a major from the Faculty of Business and Economics (all units taken as part of this major must be from the student's campus of enrolment)
• a major from the Faculty of Information Technology.

The degree requires completion of 32 units (192 points) over a maximum of 10 years.

Commerce component:

(a.) 16 units (96 points) from the faculty in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFC1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTC1110 Business law
• ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics
• ETC1000 Business and economic statistics
• MGC1010 Introduction to management
• MKC1200 Principles of marketing

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points):*

• the major must come from the approved list of majors listed under 'Areas of study'
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

(iii.) additional units from the faculty in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus to reach the required minimum of 16 units (96 points)

Additional Bachelor of Commerce degree requirements:

• a maximum of eight first-year level units (48 points)
• a minimum of four third-year level units (24 points) from those offered by the faculty at the Clayton campus
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

Business Information Systems component

(b.) 16 units (96 points) from the Faculty of Information Technology as follows:

(i.) six core information technology units (36 points) as follows:

• FIT1002 Computer programming
• FIT1004 Data management
• FIT1031 Computers and networks
• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2002 Project management
• FIT2003 IT professional practice

(ii.) seven core business information systems units (42 points):

• FIT1013 IT for business
• FIT1030 Introduction to business information systems
• FIT2006 Business process modelling and workflow
• FIT2013 e-Business software technologies
• FIT2017 Computer models for business decision-making
• FIT3003 Business intelligence and data warehousing
• FIT3009 e-Business systems, or FIT3138 Real-time enterprise systems

(ii.) two industrial experience project units (12 points):

• FIT3047 Industrial experience project part 1
• FIT3048 Industrial experience project part 2

(iii.) one third-year level Bachelor of Business Information Systems elective unit (6 points) chosen from a schedule published by the Faculty of Information Technology at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/bbis.

Note: Double-degree students accepted into the Industry-Based Learning (IBL) placement program will complete FIT3045 Industry-based learning (18 points) in place of the industrial experience project (12 points) and the third-year-level BBIS electives (6 points).

Commerce majors

• Accounting (BCom)
• Actuarial studies
• Business law and taxation
• Business modelling
• Econometrics and business statistics (BCom)
• Economics (BCom)
• Finance (BCom)
• Financial and insurance mathematics
• International commerce
• Management (BCom)
• Human Resource Management (BCom)
• Marketing (BCom)
• Sustainability

Business Information Systems majors

Details of Information Technology majors are available at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2012handbooks/aos/index-byfaculty-it.html.

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Business Information Systems

This double degree provides professional education in a range of commerce disciplines, with a strong emphasis on developing analytical skills. It allows the student increased breadth and depth in the major discipline areas, plus considerable opportunity for studies from other faculties.

Refer to the two single degree entries at http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/0179.html and http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/0023.html.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has four main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of commerce
• a major from the list of majors below (this primary major must be selected from majors available on the student's campus of enrolment and all units taken as part of this major must be from the student's campus of enrolment)
• a major in economics or econometrics and business statistics or actuarial studies and the option of a third major which could include philosophy and politics
• eight open electives which may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses, or from disciplines offered by another faculty. These open electives can, in some cases, form a third major.

The degree requires completion of 32 units (192 points) over a maximum of 10 years as follows:

(a.) twenty-four units (144 points) from the Faculty of Business and Economics in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus as follows:

(i.) six core units (36 points):

• AFC1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTC1110 Business law
• ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics
• ETC1000 Business and economic statistics
• MGC1010 Introduction to management
• MKC1200 Principles of marketing

(ii.) a further four compulsory units (24 points):

• ECC1100 Principles of macroeconomics
• ECC2000/ETC2000 Intermediate microeconomics
• ECC2010/ETC2110 Intermediate macroeconomics
• ETC1010 Data modelling and computing

(iii.) a major of eight units (48 points):*

• the major must come from the approved majors listed under 'Areas of study'
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

* Note: Depending on the major chosen, one or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete additional unit/s as detailed below.

(iv.) a major in either economics or econometrics and business statistics or actuarial studies (48 points). Students cannot undertake the eight-unit philosophy and politics major as their first major.

• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at second-year level and three units (18 points) at third-year level

(v.) additional units from the Faculty in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus to reach the required minimum of 24 units.

(b.) eight open electives (48 points):

• may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses**
• may be taken from disciplines offered by another faculty.

**Note: Enrolment in units at another campus is subject to there being capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Additional degree requirements:

• a maximum of 13 first-year-level units (78 points).
• a minimum of eight third-year-level units (48 points), of which at least five (30 points) must be from those offered by the faculty at the Clayton campus
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second -year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

Commerce and Economics majors

• Accounting (BCom)
• Actuarial studies
• Business law and taxation
• Business modelling
• Econometrics and business statistics (BCom)
• Economics (BCom)
• Finance (BCom)
• Financial and insurance mathematics
• Human resource management (BCom)
• International commerce
• Management (BCom)
• Marketing (BCom)
• Philosophy and politics
• Sustainability

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Economics

NOTE: This course has had one or more changes made to it since publication on 1 October 2011. For details of change/s, please consult the change register at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2012handbooks/2012-change-register.html.

This double-degree program offers a range of commerce and business disciplines, with a strong emphasis on developing analytical skills, combined with complementary studies in science. Each science discipline is designed to lead to careers in relevant employment areas.

Refer to the two single degree entries at http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/0179.html and http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/0050.html.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has four main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of commerce
• a major from the Faculty of Business and Economics (all units taken as part of this major must be from the student's campus of enrolment)
• a major in an area of science
• a minor in a different area of science.

The degree requires completion of 32 units (192 points) over a maximum of 10 years as follows:

Commerce component

(a.) 16 units (96 points) from the Faculty of Business and Economics in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points)

• AFC1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTC1110 Business law
• ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics
• ETC1000 Business and economic statistics
• MGC1010 Introduction to management
• MKC1200 Principles of marketing

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points):

• the major must come from the approved majors listed under 'Areas of study'.
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

(iii.) additional units from the faculty in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus to reach the required minimum of 16 units (96 points).

Additional Bachelor of Commerce degree requirements:

• a maximum of eight first-year level units (48 points)
• a minimum of four third-year level units (24 points) from those offered by the faculty on the Clayton campus
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units

Science component

(b.) 16 units (96 points) from the Faculty of Science as follows:

(i.) one core unit (6 points)

• SCI2010 Scientific practice and communication

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points) in a science area of study.

(iii.) a minor sequence of four units (24 points) in a different science area of study.

(iv.) additional units from the Faculty of Science to reach the required minimum of 16 units.

The Faculty of Science requires science studies to be chosen from the science units listed in the 'Science areas of study and sequences - Clayton' section in this handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2012handbooks/undergrad/sci-aos-clayton.html. In order to pursue a particular science sequence, students must take the necessary science prerequisites in their first stage of their study.

Students should contact the Science faculty before enrolling in any stage of the double degree program, to ensure that the program they wish to follow will satisfy prerequisites necessary for higher stages. For information relating to course planning, science units and sequences students should refer to the Science 'Faculty Information' section of the Handbook.

Additional Bachelor of Science requirements:

• a minimum of four level three units (24 points)
• STA1010 Statistical methods for science is excluded from the double degree.

Commerce majors

• Accounting (BCom)
• Actuarial studies
• Business law and taxation
• Business modelling
• Econometrics and business statistics (BCom)
• Economics (BCom)
• Finance (BCom)
• Financial and insurance mathematics
• International commerce
• Management (BCom)
• Human Resource Management (BCom)
• Marketing (BCom)
• Sustainability

Science majors

Refer to http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/sci-aos-clayton.html.

Science component

Students may apply for admission to an honours program in science, following the completion of an approved combination of at least 144 points of units including all of the science requirements for the double degree course. Students who are considering doing honours in science prior to completing the double degree should consult with the Faculty of Science regarding their unit selection prior to re-enrolling for level three.

Science component

Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Science prior to the completion of the double degree course must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the science requirements for the double degree course.

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Science

Economics is the science of allocating scarce resources to maximise people's welfare. Economists study both the microeconomic decisions of individuals, business and government, and the macroeconomic behaviour of the economy as a whole.

The Monash Bachelor of Economics provides a professional education in the disciplines of economics or econometrics and business statistics and is designed to encourage logical thought and detailed analysis of economic issues that can be adapted to a range of careers.

The Bachelor of Economics aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve

(d.) be able to construct conceptual frameworks and use these to analyse complex issues in the corporate sector, government and the professions.

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of economics, and econometrics and business statistics
• an eight unit major in either economics, econometrics and business statistics, or actuarial studies and the option of a second eight unit major which could include philosophy and politics
• 12 open electives which may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses, or from disciplines offered by another faculty. These open electives can, in some cases, form a second major.

The degree requires completion of 24 units (144 points) over a maximum of eight years as follows:

(a.) 12 units (72 points) from the faculty in the Bachelor of Economics at the Clayton campus as follows:

(i.) six core units (36 points):

• ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics
• ECC1100 Principles of macroeconomics
• ETC1000 Business and economic statistics
• ETC1010 Data modelling and computing
• ECC2000 Intermediate microeconomics
• ECC2010 Intermediate macroeconomics

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points):*

• the major must come from the approved list of majors 'Areas of study'. Students cannot undertake the eight-unit philosophy and politics major as their first major.
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

*Note: Depending on the major chosen, one or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete additional unit/s as detailed below.

(iii.) additional units from the faculty in the Bachelor of Economics at the Clayton campus to reach the required minimum of 12 units (72 points).

(b.) 12 electives (72 points) as follows:

• may be taken from disciplines offered by another faculty either to form a major and/or minor(s), for example geography and environmental science, history, languages, mathematics, philosophy, politics, psychology, sociology, or taken as individual units
• may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses to form a major, or taken as individual units.**

** Note: Enrolment in units at another campus is subject to there being capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

• Actuarial studies
• Economics (BEc)
• Econometrics and business statistics (BEc)
• Financial and insurance mathematics
• Philosophy and politics

Bachelor of Economics

This course provides entry-level preparation for a professional career in journalism, business and related fields, in the context of a critical appreciation of the role of the media and the business sector in contemporary Australian and international society.

The Journalism degree prepares students for the professional practice of high quality journalism. It addresses all production technologies for journalism - print, video, radio and online - in metropolitan, regional and international contexts. It imparts advanced skills in research and communication for professional practice, fosters a critical understanding of the role of journalism and the media in contemporary Australian society, in all its diversity and dynamism, and is founded in the principle that robust and accurate journalism is an essential component of a democratic society.

Graduates can expect to possess high order skills in professional practice and scholarly analysis that will enable them to find appropriate industry employment, and enter further study at a higher level as and when needed.

The Bachelor of Business aims to develop graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve

(d.) have a well developed understanding of multi disciplinary decision making in organisations.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has four main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business
• a business major with all units taken from Caulfield campus
• a journalism major
• a journalism studies specialisation

The degree requires completion of 35 units (204 points) over a maximum of 10 years as follows:

Journalism component:

(a.) Students must complete 17 units (108 points) from the Faculty of Arts as follows:

(i.) a journalism major (48 points)

(ii.) a journalism studies specialisation (36 points) including:

• ATS1901 News media and society
• ATS1902 News media and social theory
• ATS2784 News and power
• ATS2785 Journalism and the law
• ATS3802 Journalism: Practice and discourse

(iii.) an arts minor in a different area of study (24 points).

Business component

(a.) 16 units (96 points) taken from the Bachelor of Business as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFF1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTF1010 Commercial law
• ECF1100 Microeconomics
• ETX1100 Business statistics
• MGF1010 Introduction to management
• MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points):*

• the major must come from the approved list of majors listed under 'Areas of study'
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

(iii.) additional units selected from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business at the Caulfield campus, to reach the required minimum of 16 units (96 points).

Additional Bachelor of Business degree requirements

• a maximum of eight first year level units (48 points)
• m a minimum of four third year level units (24 points)
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second -year level units require the successful completion of three first-year-level units and third-year-level units require the successful completion of two second-year-level units.

• Accounting (BBus)
• Banking and finance (BBus)
• Business law (BBus)
• Business strategy
• Econometrics
• Economics (BBus)
• Human resource management (BBus)
• Journalism
• Journalism studies
• Management (BBus)
• Marketing (BBus)
• Psychology (BBus)
• Tourism (BBus)

Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Journalism

The course provides a professional education in a range of commerce disciplines combined with preparation for the professional practice of high quality journalism. There is a strong emphasis on constructing conceptual frameworks and using these to analyse complex issues in the corporate sector, government and the professions.

The Journalism degree prepares students for the professional practice of high quality journalism. It addresses all production technologies for journalism - print, video, radio and online - in metropolitan, regional and international contexts. It imparts advanced skills in research and communication for professional practice, fosters a critical understanding of the role of journalism and the media in contemporary Australian society, in all its diversity and dynamism, and is founded in the principle that robust and accurate journalism is an essential component of a democratic society

Graduates can expect to possess high order skills in professional practice and scholarly analysis that will enable them to find appropriate industry employment, and enter further study at a higher level as and when needed.

The Bachelor of Commerce aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and are able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve.

(d.) be able to construct conceptual frameworks and use these to analyse complex issues in the corporate sector, government and the professions.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has four main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of commerce
• a commerce major with all units taken as part of the major must be from Clayton campus
• a Journalism major
• a Journalism studies specialisation

The degree requires completion of 35 units (204 points) over a maximum of 10 years as follows:

Journalism component:

(a.) Students must complete 18 units (108 points) from the Faculty of Arts as follows:

(i.) a journalism major (48 points)

(ii.) a journalism studies specialisation (36 points) including:

• ATS1901 News media and society
• ATS1902 News media and social theory
• ATS2784 News and power
• ATS2785 Journalism and the law
• ATS3802 Journalism: Practice and discourse

(iii.) an arts minor in a different area of study (24 points)

Commerce component

a.) 16 units (96 points) from the faculty in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFC1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTC1110 Business law
• ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics
• ETC1000 Business and economic statistics
• MGC1010 Introduction to management
• MKC1200 Principles of marketing

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points):*

• the major must come from the approved list of majors listed under 'Areas of study'
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

* Depending on the major chosen, one or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete additional units/s as detailed below.

(iii.) additional units from the faculty in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus to reach the required minimum of 16 units (96 points)

Additional degree requirements:

• a maximum of 10 first-year level units (60 points)
• a minimum of six third-year level units (36 points), of which at least four units (24 points) must be from those offered by the faculty at the Clayton campus
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

• Accounting
• Actuarial studies
• Business law and taxation
• Business modelling
• Econometrics and business statistics
• Economics
• Finance
• Financial and insurance mathematics
• Human resource management
• International commerce
• Journalism
• Journalism studies
• Management
• Marketing
• Sustainability

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Journalism

This course has been especially designed to offer selected students the opportunity for advanced study in one of the specialist business areas offered by the departments of the Faculty of Business and Economics. Students will also learn how to conduct business-related research at an advanced level.

The Honours degree of Bachelor of Business and Science aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve

(d.) have capacity to integrate and synthesise knowledge from across disciplines to create innovative applications in organisational settings

(e.) have an ability to undertake research informed by advanced studies in their discipline.

Applicants need to have attained a minimum average grade of 65 per cent in the final two years of their bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline to be considered.

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of research methods units
• a set of directed studies units where students can study topics of specific interest
• a major research report.

(a.) Students must complete three core units (36 points):

• BEW4000 Research methodology 1
• BEW4010 Research methodology 2
• BEW4100 Research project and report (24 points)

Students may replace BEW4010 with ETW3200 (Quantitative business analysis) if appropriate prerequisite units have been successfully completed.

(b.) students must complete a further two units (12 points):

• BEW4020 Directed studies 1
• BEW4030 Directed studies 2

With the approval of the course director, one or both of the directed studies units may be replaced by approved 4000-level units where these are available.

Units required for specified majors

Honours level studies can be taken in any of the disciplines available within course 4415 Bachelor of Business Science.

Honours degree of Bachelor of Business Science

This course has been especially designed to offer selected students the opportunity for advanced study in one of the specialist business areas offered by the departments of the Faculty of Business and Economics. Students will also learn how to conduct business-related research at an advanced level.

The Honours degree of Bachelor of Business and Commerce aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve

(d.) have capacity to integrate and synthesise knowledge from across disciplines to create innovative applications in organisational settings

(e.) have an ability to undertake research informed by advanced studies in their discipline.

Applicants need to have attained a minimum average grade of 65 per cent in the final two years of their bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline to be considered.

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of research methods units
• a set of directed studies units where students can study topics of specific interest
• a major research report.

(a.) Students must complete three core units (36 points):

• BEW4000 Research methodology 1
• BEW4010 Research methodology 2
• BEW4100 Research project and report (24 points)

Students may replace BEW4010 with ETW3200 (Quantitative business analysis) if appropriate prerequisite units have been successfully completed.

(b.) students must complete a further two units (12 points):

• BEW4020 Directed studies 1
• BEW4030 Directed studies 2

With the approval of the course director, one or both of the directed studies units may be replaced by approved 4000-level units where these are available.

Units required for specified majors

Honours level studies can be taken in any of the disciplines available within course 2224 Bachelor of Business and Commerce.

The honours degree of Bachelor of Business and Commerce

This program enables students to build on their undergraduate major and extend their knowledge and skills in one or more specialised areas. Some programs contain a mix of advanced theory, research training and research and some programs in require students to complete successfully both coursework and a research project.

The Honours degree of Bachelor of Commerce aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve

(d.) be able to construct conceptual frameworks and use these to analyse complex issues in the corporate sector, government and the professions

(e.) have an ability to undertake research informed by advanced studies in their discipline.

In generic terms, applicants must have completed a bachelor degree, with a major in the related discipline offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics or an equivalent qualification from another university, and normally have achieved an average equivalent to at least 70 per cent in relevant second and third year units.

For detailed entry requirements, please refer to Monash Coursefinder at http://www.monash.edu.au/study/coursefinder/

The course structure may contain up to three main components:

• studies in research methods
• honours coursework units from the student's area of specialisation
• a research report.

The degree requires completion of 48 points from one of the majors listed under 'Areas of study'.

• Accounting (BCom) - Honours
• Business Law and Taxation (BCom) - Honours
• Econometrics (BCom)(BEc) - Honours
• Economics (BCom)(BEc) - Honours
• Economics and econometrics (BCom)(BEc) - Honours
• Finance (BCom) - Honours
• Finance and econometrics (BCom) - Honours
• Management (BCom)(BBus) - Honours
• Marketing (BCom)(BBus) - Honours

The honours degree of Bachelor of Commerce

This program enables students to build on their undergraduate major and extend their knowledge and skills in one or more specialised areas. Some programs contain a mix of advanced theory, research training and research and some programs require students to complete successfully both coursework and a research project.

The Honours degree of Bachelor of Economics aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve

(d.) be able to construct conceptual frameworks and use these to analyse complex issues in the corporate sector, government and the professions

(e.) have an ability to undertake research informed by advanced studies in their discipline.

In generic terms, applicants must have completed a bachelor degree, with a major in the related discipline offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics or an equivalent qualification from another university; and normally have achieved an average equivalent to at least 70 per cent in relevant second and third year units.

For detailed entry requirements, please refer to Monash Coursefinder at http://www.monash.edu.au/study/coursefinder/

The course structure has two main components:

• studies in research methods
• honours coursework units from the student's area of specialisation
• a research report.

The degree requires completion of 48 points from one of the majors listed in the 'Areas of study'.

• Econometrics (BCom)(BEc) - Honours
• Economics (BCom)(BEc) - Honours
• Economics and econometrics (BCom)(BEc) - Honours

The honours degree of Bachelor of Economics

This course is designed as an alternative entry point for experienced managers with no formal tertiary qualifications. The broadly structured certificate allows students to choose introductory units from a range of business disciplines as preparation for articulation to a masters coursework degree.

The Executive Certificate in Business is not a University award course.

The learning goals associated with this course are to:

• develop a fundamental knowledge base from the four selected units that form the course
• gain insight into the principles of business management
• critically analyse and apply theories in the units selected for the course.

This course comprises four units.

Students must complete any four units (24 points) at 9000-level from the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Students intending to articulate to a masters coursework degree should refer to the degree structure of their intended masters program and ensure their selection of units within the executive certificate will facilitate the maximum credit upon articulation.

Students intending to articulate to the Master of Professional Accounting must select the following three units (18 points):

• AFX9500 Introductory accounting
• AFX9540 Business finance
• AFX9580 Accounting information and systems modelling

plus one unit (6 points) from the following list:

• BTX9500 Business and corporations law
• ECF9530 Economics
• GSB9001 Personal development - critical thinking and communication

Students who successfully complete the Executive Certificate in Business may be eligible for admission to a masters program in the Faculty of Business and Economics subject to satisfying the prerequisite requirements specific to that masters program. For details visit http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder.

Executive Certificate in Business

This generic course is a stand-alone award, or a pathway to a graduate diploma or masters degree, and is designed to enable students to experience an introduction to a variety of business disciplines, or to tailor their subject selection to their specific area of interest.

The Graduate Certificate in Business aims to produce graduates who:

• can develop a fundamental knowledge base in either generic business theory or in a specific business discipline
• can provide insight into the principles of business management
• can critically analyse and apply theories in the units selected for the course.

This course comprises four units.

Students must complete any four graduate level units (24 points) from the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Available units can be identified via the index of units by faculty at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2012handbooks/units/index-byfaculty-bus.html or by browsing units at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2012handbooks/units/search.

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Business may be eligible for admission to a masters program in the Faculty of Business and Economics subject to satisfying the appropriate entry requirements. For details visit http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder

Graduate Certificate of Business
Graduate Certificate in Business

The actual award conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved, the timing of study, or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

The course is designed for students currently enrolled in a higher degree by research who want to better understand the requirements of research commercialisation.

The learning goals associated with this course are to:

• develop an understanding of commercialisation processes and activities commonly employed to bring research-based ideas, inventions and innovations to market
• acquire intellectual property management knowledge
• develop a comprehensive understanding of interpersonal skills relevant to research commercialisation activities including leadership, teamwork and presentation skills.

This course comprises three compulsory units and one elective.

Students must complete:

(a.) three core units (18 points) as follows:

• BTX9120 Intellectual property laws*
• GSB9004 Accounting for business
• GSB9100 Research commercialisation planning

(b.) one of the following units (6 points):

• AFX9004 New venture finance
• MKX9160 Foundations of marketing
• MGX5600 Managing innovation

* Note: if BTX9120 is not available in a particular semester of study, students may substitute LAW7223 (Overview of intellectual property).

Graduate Certificate in Commercialising Research

This course is designed to provide an understanding of the economics of pharmaceuticals in health care systems, and the skills required to apply economic analysis to the evaluation of products and the broad policy issues affecting the industry.

Areas of study include cost-effectiveness analysis of a drug, economic modelling to support the inclusion or exclusion of a drug on a national or hospital formulary, design of a clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of drugs, and methods of evaluating health and non-health outcomes of drug use.

The Graduate Certificate in Pharmacoeconomics aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to health economics problems
• apply research skills to health system challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross-cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their disciplines of economics and health economics and be able to provide discipline-based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve

(d.) have advanced knowledge to Graduate Certificate level in health economics and be able to:

• demonstrate analytical skills in economics in an examination of the role of economic and social influences on global drug development, research and development, and the structure of the pharmaceutical industry
• apply techniques of economic evaluation in the evaluation of pharmaceuticals.

This course comprises four units.

Students must complete:

• ECX9120 Introduction to microeconomic theory and policy
• ECX9700 Introduction to health economics
• ECX9710 Pharmaceutical economics
• ECX9720 Introduction to epidemiology and biostatistics

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Pharmacoeconomics, may be eligible for admission to course 3807 Graduate Diploma in Health Economics and Policy subject to satisfying the appropriate entry requirements. For details visit http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/3807/.

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Graduate Certificate of Pharmacoeconomics

This course is designed for students with a degree in a field other than accounting who wish to meet the academic requirements for admission as an associate member of both CPA Australia and the Institute of Public Accountants or entry to the Chartered Accountants Program of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

The Graduate Diploma in Accounting aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross-cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline-based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve

(d.) have knowledge to Graduate Diploma level in accounting.

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.

24 credit points

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

This course comprises eight units.

Students must complete eight units from the following list:

• AFX9500 Introductory accounting
• AFX9530 Financial accounting
• AFX9540 Business finance
• AFX9550 Management accounting
• AFX9560 Advanced financial accounting
• AFX9570 Auditing and assurance**
• AFX9580 Accounting information and systems modelling*
• BTX9500 Business and corporations law
• BTX9651 Taxation law**
• ECF9530 Economics*
• GSB9001 Personal development - critical thinking and communication

* Students seeking associate membership of CPA Australia must include these units.

** Students seeking admission to the Chartered Accountants Program of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia must include these units.

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Accounting may be eligible for admission to course 0790 Master of Professional Accounting or 0826 Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) subject to satisfying the appropriate entry requirements. For details visit http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/0790/ and http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/0826/.

Students wishing to exit the Graduate Diploma in Accounting early may apply to graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Graduate Diploma in Accounting

This course is designed to provide quantitative skills to graduate students in business or other disciplines.

The learning goals associated with this course are to:

• develop the ability to locate, evaluate and reference appropriate data for project requirements
• apply econometric techniques to real world data including basic tools for regression analysis, time series methods and forecasting
• use econometric software to assess the strengths and weaknesses of these techniques
• judge the value of empirical results
• participate effectively as part of a research team
• design and implement an applied econometric project and communicate results to a wider audience.

The course structure has two main components:

• a set of core units in econometrics
• three open electives.

Students must complete:

(a.) one core unit (6 points)

• ETF2100 Introductory econometrics

(b.) one of the following units (6 points)

• ETC2440 Mathematics for economics and business
• ETF2700 Mathematics for business

(c.) four units (24 points) from the following list, including at least one of those marked with an asterisk (*):

• ETC2430 Actuarial statistics
• ETC2450 Applied forecasting for business and economics
• ETC2520 Probability and statistical inference for economics and business
• ETC3400 Principles of econometrics
• ETC3410 Applied econometrics
• ETC3420 Bayesian modelling and risk analysis
• ETC3450 Time series analysis for business and economics
• ETC3460 Financial econometrics
• ETF2480 Business modelling
• ETF3200 Applied econometrics*
• ETX2121 Data analysis in business
• ETX3231 Business forecasting
• ETF3300 Quantitative methods for financial markets*
• ETF3600 Quantitative models for business research*

(d.) a further two units (12 points) subject to the following conditions:

• may be taken from disciplines offered by another faculty
• may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses.

Additional degree requirements:

• Students with suitable backgrounds may be permitted to substitute approved alternative units for those required in (a.) and (b.) above.

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Applied Econometrics may be eligible for admission to 3822 Master of Applied Econometrics subject to satisfying the appropriate entry requirements. For details visit http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/3822/.

Students wishing to exit the Graduate Diploma in Applied Econometrics early may apply to graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Graduate Diploma in Applied Econometrics

The Graduate Diploma in Business is designed for students who wish to extend their knowledge in general business principles and practice. The program is flexible in structure, allowing students to take a number of broad business units, or to take a sequence of units relating to a specific discipline.

The learning goals associated with this course are to:

• develop analytical skill in a business discipline
• introduce relevant theories which can be applied to real-world issues
• enhance oral and written presentation skills
• provide the foundation for ongoing studies in business.

This course comprises eight units.

Students must complete a total of eight graduate units with a minimum of six units from the Faculty of Business and Economics.

In order to proceed to a masters degree with full credit for the eight completed units, these units must include at least four core units from the relevant masters degree.

Available units can be identified via the index of units by faculty at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2012handbooks/units/index-byfaculty-bus.html or by browsing units at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2012handbooks/units/search.

Students should consult their course director regarding their specific choice of units.

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Business with a minimum of a credit (60 per cent) average may be eligible for admission to a masters program in the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Graduate Diploma in Business

This course is designed to provide a sound understanding of economic and economic statistics issues and their function in the business world.

The learning goals associated with this course are to:

• supplement undergraduate qualifications with a more substantial knowledge of economic principles and quantitative methods
• understand the issues underlying major economic policy decisions and the implications of those decisions
• apply theoretical training to solve practical problems in a wide range of decision-making environments
• develop effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• develop the skills, knowledge and motivation necessary for postgraduate study.

The course structure has two main components:

• two compulsory units
• a major in either economics or econometrics.

Students must complete:

(a.) two core units (12 points):

• ECX9000 Microeconomics
• ECX9010 Macroeconomics

(b.) a major from those listed under 'Areas of study'.

Minimum grade for articulation

Credit average

• Economics (GDipEcoSt)
• Econometrics (GDipEcoSt)

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Economic Studies, may be eligible for admission to course 3842 Master of Business Economics subject to satisfying the appropriate entry requirements. For details visit http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3842/.

Students wishing to exit the Graduate Diploma in Economic Studies early may apply to graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Graduate Diploma in Economic Studies

This course is designed for health professionals and health policy makers wishing to further their knowledge and/or extend their formal qualifications in health economics.

The Graduate Diploma in Health Economics and Policy aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to health economics problems
• apply research skills to health system challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross-cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their disciplines of economics and health economics and be able to provide discipline-based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve

(d.) have advanced knowledge to graduate diploma level in health economics and be able to:

• demonstrate analytical skills in economics to analyse the role of consumers, funders and providers in the health care sector
• demonstrate technical skills in economic evaluation to promote an efficient and equitable health care system
• examine health care institutions and the role of government from an economic perspective.

The course structure has two main components:

• a set of core units in health economics and policy
• three open electives.

Students must complete:

(a.) four units (24 points) as follows:

(i.) the following three units (18 points):

• ECX9120 Introductory microeconomic theory and policy
• ECX9700 Introduction to health economics
• ECX9741 Applied health economics and health policy

(ii.) one of the following units (6 points):

• ECX9710 Pharmaceutical economics
• ECX9730 Economic evaluation in health care

(b.) four elective units (24 points).

Recommended elective units

• ECG9102 Introductory macroeconomic theory and policy
• ECG9170 Issues in labour economics
• ECX9710 Pharmaceutical economics
• ECX9720 Introduction to epidemiology and biostatistics
• ECX9730 Economics evaluation in health care
• ECX9750 Principles of health economics for developing countries
• MGX5461 Contemporary issues in globalisation
• MGX9230 Public policy
• MPH1040 Introductory epidemiology
• MPH1041 Introductory biostatistics
• MPH2042 Organisations and health
• MPH2049 Field methods for international planning and evaluation
• MPH2065 Law for health systems
• MPH2067 Principles of health care quality improvement
• MPH2068 Financial issues in health care management
• MPH2069 Health systems policy
• MPH2072 Reform and development of health services
• MPH2083 Ethics, good research practice and practical research methods

Note: this is not an exhaustive list of possible electives. Students may contact the course coordinator to seek permission to include other elective units in their study program. It is also recommended that students consult with the course coordinator to ensure their elective units form a coherent study program.

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Health Economics and Policy may be eligible for admission to course 3842 Master of Business Economics subject to satisfying the appropriate entry requirements. For details visit http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/3842/.

Students wishing to exit the Graduate Diploma in Health Economics and Policy early may apply to graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Pharmacoeconomics after successful completion of 24 points of study as set out in these courses.

Graduate Diploma in Health Economics and Policy

This course is designed for people who are working or intend to work in any area of management, with a particular interest in human resources. It covers the compulsory knowledge base of essential human resource management units and integrates theoretical concepts, research and examples of human resource management in practice. It also emphasises the strategic role of human resources and their contribution to organisational performance and examines key elements of human resource management.

The Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve

(d.) have advanced knowledge to graduate diploma level in human resource management.

The course structure has two main components:

• a set of core units in human resource management
• four open electives.

Students must complete:

(a.) four core units (24 points) as follows:

(i.) three units (18 points):

• MGX5551 Strategic human resource management
• MGX9600 Managing people and organisations
• MGX9850 Human resource management

(ii.) one of the following units (6 points):

• MGX5610 Work and employment relations in a global context
• MGX9220 Work and employment relations

(b.) four graduate-level units (24 points) subject to the following conditions:

• a maximum of two elective units (12 points) may be taken from other faculties.

It is recommended that students consult with the course coordinator to ensure their elective units form a coherent study program.

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management may be eligible for admission to course 2099 Master of Human Resource Management subject to satisfying the appropriate entry requirements. For details visit http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/2099/.

Students wishing to exit the Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management early may apply to graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

The business management program is designed for graduates who seek a postgraduate program which focuses on the application of theory into business contexts relevant to practising professionals. The course covers contemporary issues relevant to practitioners operating in a local, national or international organisational environment.

The learning goals associated with this course are to:

• provide appropriate management expertise to develop commitment and proficiency in the use of strategic and dynamic approaches to modern management
• link management activities to high-quality, customer-focused outcomes
• demonstrate the importance of effective strategic, human resource, management processes
• provide a broad understanding of current management theory and change issues in an uncertain business environment
• foster the skills to enable participants to successfully continue in their managerial careers or to articulate into higher degree studies.

The course structure has two main components:

• a set of core units in business
• four open electives.

Students must complete:

(a.) four core units (24 points):

• MGG5352 Management processes and systems
• MGG9370 Management theory and practice
• MGG9371 Strategic management
• MGX9850 Human resource management

(b.) a further four graduate units (24 points) from any department of the faculty or from any faculty of the University.

Recommended elective units

• AFG9070 Financial management
• BTG9270 Business law
• MGG5810 Cultural values and management practices
• MGG5820 Management development for global business
• MGX5461 Contemporary issues in globalisation
• MGX5551 Strategic human resource management
• MGX9220 Industrial and workplace relations
• MGX9600 Managing people and organisations
• MGX9720 Managing organisational change

* Note: this is not an exhaustive list of possible electives. Students may contact the course coordinator to seek permission to include other elective units in their study program. It is also recommended that students consult with the course coordinator to ensure their elective units form a coherent study program.

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma of Business (Management) may be eligible for admission to course 3164 Master of Business Management subject to satisfying the appropriate entry requirements. For details visit http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/3164/.

Students wishing to exit the Graduate Diploma of Business (Management) early may apply to graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Graduate Diploma of Business (Management)

This course is structured to provide students with a number of key skills that are highly valued within industry and academia. The course is a research-preliminary qualification. It provides a year of study for students who wish to undertake a higher degree by research but do not meet the admission requirements.

The learning goals associated with this course are to:

• develop critical thinking, time management and communication skills
• develop project management skills
• develop critical thinking and research skills.

The course structure has two main components:

• a set of core units in research methodology
• directed studies.

Students must complete:

(a.) three core units (36 points):

• BEW4000 Research methodology 1 (6 points)
• BEW4010 Research methodology 2 (6 points)
• BEW4100 Research project and report (24 points)

(b.) two units (12 points):

• BEW4020 Directed studies 1
• BEW4030 Directed studies 2

With the approval of the course coordinator, one or both of the directed studies units may be replaced by approved honours units where these are available.

Students who successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Commerce may be eligible for admission to course 3194 Master of Philosophy subject to satisfying the appropriate entry requirements. For details visit http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3194.

Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Commerce

This course provides a fourth year of study for students who do not have an honours degree in their chosen field of study.

The learning goals associated with this course are to:

• extend disciplinary competence and develop an in depth knowledge if a specialist area in business and economics
• develop comprehensive skills to plan and undertake rigorous research
• develop technical and analytical skills and the ability to effectively communicate research findings
• develop research skills and potential in order to articulate to a higher degree by research.

The course structure has three main components:

• studies in research methods
• honours units from the student's area of specialisation
• a research report.

Students must complete all requirements from one of the majors (areas of study).

• Accounting (PGDipEcoCom)
• Economics (PGDipEcoCom)
• Econometrics (PGDipEcoCom)
• Finance (PGDipEcoCom)
• Management (PGDipEcoCom)
• Marketing (PGDipEcoCom)

Taxation law (PGDipEcoCom)

Students who successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Economics and Commerce may be eligible for admission to course 3194 Master of Philosophy subject to satisfying the appropriate entry requirements. For details visit http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3194/.

Postgraduate Diploma in Economics and Commerce

This course provides the quantitative skills and expertise required to carry out regression analysis, forecasting and financial market analysis. Students acquire the skills to take responsibility for designing and implementing applied econometric projects and the ability to communicate the results to wider audiences. These skills are extremely attractive to the business and finance community.

Master of Applied Econometrics aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross-cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of econometric methods and be able to provide discipline-based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve

(d.) have advanced knowledge to masters level in applied econometrics.

The course has a mandatory research component comprising either 16 per cent or 33 per cent of the total course, depending on the option selected.

The course structure has two main components:

• a major specialisation in econometrics and business statistics
• a research project.

Students must complete:

(a.) two core units (18 points)

• ETF3200 Applied econometrics
• ETF5550 Research project (12 points)

(b.) one of the following units (6 points)

• ETF2700 Mathematics for business
• ETC2440 Mathematics for economics and business

(c.) one of the following units (6 points)

• ETF3300 Quantitative methods for financial markets
• ETF9350 Econometrics for financial markets
• ETF3600 Quantitative models for business research

(d.) four units (24 points) from the following list, including at least one of those marked with an asterisk (*):

• ETC4400 Econometric theory
• ETC4410 Applied econometrics 2
• ETC4420 Microeconometrics
• ETC4460 Financial econometrics 2
• ETC4480 Optimization for management
• ETC5400 Research topics in econometrics
• ETC5410 Special topics in econometrics
• ETF5000 Special reading unit 1
• ETF5200 Applied time series econometrics*
• ETF5300 Applied financial econometrics
• ETF5400 Special topics in econometrics I*
• ETF5410 Special topics in econometrics II
• or units from (c.) not previously taken.

(e.) a further three units (18 points) subject to course coordinator approval and the following conditions:

• may be taken from disciplines offered by another faculty
• may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses.

Additional degree requirements:

• students must complete a minimum of eight units (48 points) at 4000 or 5000-level
• students with suitable backgrounds may be permitted to substitute approved alternative units for those required in (a.), (b.) and (c.) above.

This degree may serve as a pathway to a higher degree by research. Students considering a research degree are advised to consult a course coordinator prior to making an application.

Students wishing to exit the Master of Applied Econometrics 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 Applied Econometrics after successful completion of 48 points of study.

Master of Applied Econometrics

This course is designed for graduates seeking advanced knowledge and skills in finance. It aims to provide graduates with the skill set required to successfully operate as a professional in the financial services sector.

The Master of Applied Finance aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross-cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline-based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve

(d.) have advanced knowledge to masters level in applied finance.

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.

24 credit points

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

This course comprises six compulsory units and two electives.

Students must complete:

(a.) six compulsory units (36 points):

• AFF5040 Advanced security analysis
• AFF5230 Global financial markets
• AFF5250 Corporate treasury management
• AFF5270 Funds management
• AFF5300 Case studies in finance
• ETF9300 Financial econometrics

(b.) two further units (12 points) from the following list:

• AFF9130 Financial planning
• AFF9150 Options futures and risk management
• AFF5050 Global banking institutions and issues
• AFF5130 Financial statement analysis and business valuation
• 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
• ETC5351 Modelling in finance and insurance
• ETF5300 Applied financial econometrics
• ETF5231 Business forecasting

Students wishing to exit the Master of Applied Finance early may apply to graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Business, after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Master of Applied Finance

This course provides the quantitative skills and expertise required to carry out regression analysis, forecasting and financial market analysis, designing and implementing applied econometric projects as well as providing advanced knowledge and skills in finance. These skills are extremely attractive to the business and financial services sector.

The Master of Applied Finance and Master of Applied Econometrics aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross-cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline-based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve

(d.) have advanced knowledge to masters level in applied finance and applied econometrics.

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.

48 credit points

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

This course comprises nine compulsory units and six electives.

Student must complete:

(a) the following nine units (60 points):

• AFF5040 Advanced security analysis
• AFF5230 Global financial markets
• AFF5250 Corporate treasury management
• AFF5270 Funds management
• AFF5300 Case studies in finance
• ETF3200 Quantitative business analysis
• ETF5300 Applied financial econometrics
• ETF5550 Research project (12 points)
• ETF9300 Financial econometrics

(b.) one of the following units (6 points):

• AFF9130 Financial planning
• AFF9150 Options, futures and risk management
• AFF5050 Global banking institutions and issues
• AFF5130 Financial statement analysis and business valuation
• 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
• ETC5351 Modelling in finance and insurance
• ETF5231 Business forecasting

(c.) one of the following units (6 points)

• ETF2700 Mathematics for business
• ETC2440 Mathematics for economics and business

(d.) one of the following units (6 points):

• ETF3300 Quantitative methods for financial markets
• ETF9350 Econometrics for financial markets
• ETF3600 Quantitative models for business research

(e.) one of the following units (6 points):

• ETF5200 Applied econometrics
• ETF5400 Special topics in econometrics I

(f.) two units (12 points) from the following list or units from (d.) not previously taken:

• ETC4400 Econometric theory
• ETC4410 Applied econometrics 2
• ETC4420 Microeconometrics
• ETC4460 Financial econometrics 2
• ETC4480 Optimization for management
• ETC5400 Research topics in econometrics
• ETC5410 Special topics in econometrics
• ETF5000 Special reading unit 1
• ETF5410 Special topics in econometrics II

Students wishing to exit the Master of Applied Finance and Master of Applied Econometrics 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.

Master of Applied Finance
Master of Applied Econometrics

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.

The Master of Applied Finance and Master of Business (Accounting) course aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross-cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline-based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve

(d.) have advanced knowledge to masters level in applied finance and accounting.

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

48 credit points

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

This course comprises 11 compulsory units and five electives.

Students must complete:

(a.) eleven compulsory units (66 points):

• AFF5040 Advanced security analysis
• AFF5100 Advanced strategic management accounting
• AFF5130 Financial statement analysis and business valuation
• AFF5150 Financial reporting issues
• AFF5230 Global financial markets
• AFF5250 Corporate treasury management
• AFF5270 Funds management
• AFF5300 Case studies in finance
• AFX5120 Assurance, governance and fraud
• AFX5330 Integrated systems for business enterprises
• ETF9300 Financial econometrics.

(b.) one of the following units (6 points):

• GSB9001 Personal development - critical thinking and communication
• GSB9002 Personal development - managing self and relationships.

(c.) two further units (12 points) from the following list:

• AFF9130 Financial planning
• AFF9150 Options, futures and risk management
• AFF5050 Global banking institutions and issues
• 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
• ETC5351 Modelling in finance and insurance
• ETF5300 Applied financial econometrics
• ETF5231 Business forecasting.

(d.) two further graduate-level units (12 points) offered by any department or faculty subject to the approval of the Course Coordinator.

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.

Master of Business (Accounting)
Master of Applied Finance

This course provides an innovative and industry-focused graduate program, with a strong emphasis upon personal development, corporate governance and social responsibility. It will suit a wide range of prospective students including candidates without prior studies in business seeking foundation business skills, as well as mid-career professionals seeking to update their knowledge in traditional business disciplines or to extend their skills. The program also offers the option of completing a specialisation in vital areas of business practice such as advanced marketing, information technology, marketing, risk management and supply chain. Students can expect to graduate from this program with a distinctive set of personal and technical skills which will enable them to assist businesses confront the increasing social and environmental constraints ahead. It can also provide a research pathway for students interested in higher degrees by research.

The Master of Business aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross-cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of contemporary business issues and be able to provide balanced solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve

(d.) have advanced knowledge to masters level of the social context of business activities.

Students may be eligible for credit for a maximum of six units if previous study is considered to be equivalent to particular units in this course.

All credit is restricted to study undertaken in the last five years and must be approved by the course director.

36 credit points

An optional research pathway is available.

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide a foundation in the key areas of personal development and corporate social responsibility
• a set of core business units
• six open electives which may be used to complete a specified specialisation, other business studies, or a research component.

The degree requires completion of 12 units (72 points) as follows:

(a.) Four units (24 points) from the following list:

• BTX9020 Business law
• ECF9530 Economics
• ETX9000 Business and economic statistics
• GSB9004 Accounting for business
• MGX9600 Managing people and organisations
• MKX9550 Marketing and the international consumer*
• MKX5641 Advanced marketing communication.**

* This unit should not be taken by students intending to complete the Advanced Marketing specialisation and cannot be counted towards the completion of this specialisation.

**This unit is only available to students who have completed the specified unit prerequisite or can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the course director, the completion of an undergraduate major in marketing.

(i.) One unit (6 points) from the following list:

• GSB9001 Personal development - critical thinking and communication
• GSB9002 Personal development - managing self and relationships.

(ii.) One unit (6 points) from the following list:

• MGX5020 Business ethics in a global environment
• MGX5030 Corporate social responsibility.

(b.) Six units (36 points) selected according to specialisation, or six units (36 points), at least four (24 points) of which must be from the Faculty of Business and Economics, subject to Course Coordinator approval.

Additional degree requirements:

• Students must study a minimum of four 5000-level units.

• Advanced marketing
• Information technology
• Law and responsible business
• Marketing (MBus)
• Risk management
• Supply chain

This degree may serve as a pathway to a higher degree by research. Students considering a research degree are advised to consult a course coordinator prior to making an application.

Students wishing to exit the Master of Business 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.

Master of Business

Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award(s) conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

This course is designed for graduates seeking advanced knowledge and skills in accounting. It aims to provide graduates with the skill set required to successfully operate as a specialist in the accounting profession.

The Master of Business (Accounting) aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross-cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline-based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve

(d.) have advanced knowledge to masters level in accounting

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.

36 credit points

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

This course comprises five compulsory units and seven electives.

Students must complete :

(a.) the following five units (30 points):

• AFF5100 Advanced strategic management accounting
• AFX5120 Forensic accounting and fraud examination
• AFF5130 Financial statement analysis and business valuation
• AFF5150 Financial reporting issues
• AFX5330 Integrated systems for business enterprises

(b.) one of the following units (6 points):

• GSB9001 Personal development - critical thinking and communication
• GSB9002 Personal development - managing self and relationships

(c.) a further two graduate-level units (12 points) offered by the Department of Accounting and Finance

(d.) a further four graduate-level units (24 points) offered by any department or faculty subject to the approval of Course Coordinator.

Students wishing to exit the 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

Master of Business (Accounting)

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.

The Master of Business (Accounting) and Master of Business Law aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross-cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline-based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve

(d.) have advanced knowledge to masters level in accounting and law.

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.

48 credit points

This course comprises seven compulsory units and nine electives.

Students must complete:

(a.) seven compulsory units (42 points):

• AFF5100 Advanced strategic management accounting
• AFF5130 Financial statement analysis and business valuation
• AFF5150 Financial reporting issues
• AFX5120 Forensic accounting and fraud examination
• AFX5330 Integrated systems for business enterprises
• BTX5140 Law and business decisions*
• BTX5801 Final research project**

* Unit will normally be undertaken in the first semester of study.

** Unit will normally be undertaken in the last semester of study.

(b.) one unit (6 points) from the following list:

• GSB9001 Personal development - critical thinking and communication
• GSB9002 Personal development - managing self and relationships

(c.) four units (24 points) from the following list:

• BTX9651 Taxation law (prerequisite for taxation units)
• BTF5240 Workplace taxation
• BTF5230 Investment taxation
• BTX5000 Corporate governance
• BTX5020 Intellectual property laws
• BTX5031 Insurance law
• BTX5050 Comparative business law in Asia
• BTX5070 Labour relations law
• BTX5080 Workplace negotiations
• BTX5090 Good governance and accountability in non-profit and social enterprises
• BTX5100 Corporate environmental responsibility
• BTX5130 International law and policy
• BTX5150 Law of marketing
• BTX5160 The globalisation of law and development in Asia
• BTX5170 Chinese business law
• BTX5180 Financial services regulation
• BTX5190 International trade law
• BTX5841 Human resources mangement law
• BTX9020 Business law (only to be taken if no previous business law study)

(d.) a further four graduate-level units (24 points) offered by any department in the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Additional degree requirements:

• students can study a maximum of two 9000-level units (12 points).

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.

Master of Business (Accounting)
Master of Business Law

This course is designed for graduates seeking knowledge and skills in banking and finance. It aims to provide graduates with the skill set required to successfully operate as a professional in the banking and financial services sector.

The Master of Business (Banking and Finance) aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross-cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline-based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve

(d.) have knowledge to masters level in banking and finance.

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.

36 credits points

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

This course comprises six compulsory units and six electives.

Students must complete:

(a.) six compulsory units (36 points):

• AFF9130 Financial planning
• AFF9150 Options, futures and risk management
• AFF9250 Financial management theory
• AFF9260 Australian capital markets
• AFF9350 Portfolio management and theory
• GSB9001 Personal development - critical thinking and communication

(b.) a further six graduate-level units (36 points) offered by any department within the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Additional degree requirements:

• students must study a minimum of four 5000-level units

It is recommended that students consult with the course coordinator to ensure their elective units form a coherent study program.

Students who successfully complete the Master of Business (Banking and Finance), may be eligible for admission to 3818 Master of Applied Finance subject to satisfying the appropriate entry requirements. For details visit http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3818/.

Students wishing to exit the Master of Business (Banking and Finance) 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.

Master of Business (Banking and Finance)

The Master of Business (Honours) program is designed to enable high-achieving accounting, banking and finance and finance masters students to articulate into the University's higher degrees by research program. Masters students who achieve a distinction average will be able to apply for doctor of philosophy (PhD) study.

Students will encounter learning and teaching environments with a strong research focus. Learning activities and approaches will vary across the units offered.

The Master of Business (Honours) aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross-cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have advanced knowledge to masters level in accounting or finance

(d.) have comprehensive research skills and the ability to identify problems, to locate, evaluate and reference needed data and qualitative information; 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

(e.) have advanced knowledge and skills required to undertake a PhD candidature.

This course comprises five compulsory units, including a research dissertation, and 12 elective units.

Students must complete

(a.) the following two units (12 points):

• AFX4000 Research methods
• AFX4010 Research proposal

(b.) two units (12 points) from the following list:

• AFX4030 Advanced modelling in finance
• AFX4040 Issues in accounting information systems
• AFX4050 Issues in auditing and assurance
• AFX4060 Issues in corporate finance
• AFX4070 Issues in financial accounting
• AFX4080 Issues in banking
• AFX4090 Issues in management accounting

(c.) the following unit (24 points):

• AFF5180 Research dissertation

(d.) 12 graduate units (72 points) from the Faculty of Business and Economics subject to the following conditions:

• at least six 4000-level or 5000-level units
• at least six units offered by the Department of Accounting and Finance

Master of Business (Honours)

The key element of this course is that it is specifically developed to assist students in the management and commercialisation of leading edge medical/scientific or technology projects.

The course comprises units from the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Business and Economics, and introduces students to the concepts of business, accounting, finance, commercialisation planning, intellectual property and patents, marketing, innovation, law, economics, contemporary management and organisational issues.

These units are designed to challenge, stimulate and develop professional management performance by applying a broad combination of theoretical and practical approaches to the management of complex organisations.

The Master of Business (Science and Technology) aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross-cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and who are able to provide discipline-based solutions to business

(d.) have advanced knowledge to masters level as well as develop a range of essential business skills to assist in the commercialisation of scientific and technical research to enable them to plan, implement and manage such projects.

This course comprises ten compulsory units.

Students must complete:

• AFX9004 New venture finance
• BTX5140 Law and business decisions
• ECF9530 Economics
• GSB5000 Commercialisation project (12 points)
• GSB5011 Pathways from science to wealth (12 points)
• GSB9002 Personal development
• GSB9004 Accounting for business
• LAW7433 Patenting for commercialisation
• MGX5600 Managing innovation
• MKX9160 Foundations of marketing

Students wishing to exit the Master of Business (Science and Technology) early may apply to graduate with 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.

Master of Business (Science and Technology)

The Monash Master of Business Administration (MBA) aims to produce graduates who are hybrid, global, socially responsible and transformational leaders. The MBA program develops leadership and personal capabilities, and provides a holistic approach to business challenges and issues alongside conventional discipline-based academic subjects. The program seeks to build leadership capabilities relevant to contemporary business challenges by emphasising innovative thinking and an awareness of the moral and ethical responsibilities of management as a professional practice. The Monash MBA experience brings together experienced management professionals, creating an environment where learning from co-students is a key component, supplemented by inputs from alumni and industry figures.

The Master of Business Administration aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross-cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding across a broad range of business and management disciplines and be able to provide multi discipline-based solutions that are relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve

(d.) have advanced knowledge of the application of organisational management and leadership concepts to masters level.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

The course structure has three main components:

• a set of core units in critical thinking, strategy and leadership
• a set of fundamental units in key business disciplines
• an independent strategic corporate project.

Students must complete:

(a.) four integrating core units (24 points):

• MBA5005 Strategic management
• MBA5500 Negotiation and managerial judgement
• MBA5510 The strategic environment of business
• MBA5530 Critical thinking for problem solving