Courses by faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics

Students must complete 96 points from the Faculty of Arts and 96 points from the Faculty of Business and Economics as outlined in the following single degrees:

• 0002 Bachelor of Arts
• 3806 Bachelor of Business.

Refer to the single degrees for all information and requirements for this double-degree course.

In the arts component of this double degree students may select arts units:

• from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications
• offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

In the business component of this double degree students cannot take units from:

• faculties other than Business and Economics
• campuses other than Caulfield.

Students cannot graduate from either single degree until they have satisfied the requirements for that award and successfully completed studies to the value of 144 points in the relevant component.

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Business

Students must complete 96 points from the Faculty of Arts and 96 points from the Faculty of Business and Economics as outlined in the following single degrees:

• 0002 Bachelor of Arts
• 0315 Bachelor of Business (Accounting).

Refer to the single degrees for all information and requirements for this double-degree course.

In the arts component of this double degree students may select arts units:

• from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications
• offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

In the business component of this double degree students cannot take units from:

• faculties other than Business and Economics
• campuses other than Caulfield.

Students cannot graduate from either single degree until they have satisfied the requirements for that award and successfully completed studies to the value of 144 points in the relevant component.

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

Students must complete 96 points from the Faculty of Arts and 96 points from the Faculty of Business and Economics as outlined in the following single degrees:

• 0002 Bachelor of Arts
• 0312 Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance).

Refer to the single degrees for all information and requirements for this double-degree course.

In the arts component of this double degree students may select arts units:

• from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications
• offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

In the business component of this double degree students cannot take units from:

• faculties other than Business and Economics
• campuses other than Caulfield.

Students cannot graduate from either single degree until they have satisfied the requirements for that award and successfully completed studies to the value of 144 points in the relevant component.

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance)

Students must complete 96 points from the Faculty of Arts and 96 points from the Faculty of Business and Economics as outlined in the following single degrees:

• 0002 Bachelor of Arts
• 0314 Bachelor of Business (Marketing).

Refer to the single degrees for all information and requirements for this double-degree course.

In the arts component of this double degree students may select arts units:

• from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications
• offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

In the business component of this double degree students cannot take units from:

• faculties other than Business and Economics
• campuses other than Caulfield.

Students cannot graduate from either single degree until they have satisfied the requirements for that award and successfully completed studies to the value of 144 points in the relevant component.

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

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.

Students must complete 96 points from the Faculty of Arts and 96 points from the Faculty of Business and Economics as outlined in the following single degrees:

• 0002 Bachelor of Arts
• 0179 Bachelor of Commerce.

In the arts component of this double degree students may select units:

• from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications
• offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

In the commerce component of this double degree students cannot take units from:

• faculties other than Business and Economics
• campuses other than Clayton.

Refer to the single degrees for all information and requirements for this double-degree course.

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Commerce

Students must complete 96 points from the Faculty of Arts and 96 points from the Faculty of Business and Economics as outlined in the following single degrees:

• 0002 Bachelor of Arts
• 0023 Bachelor of Economics.

Refer to the single degrees for all information and requirements for this double-degree course.

In the arts component of this double degree students may select arts units:

• from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications
• offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

In the business component of this double degree students cannot take units from:

• faculties other than Business and Economics
• campuses other than Clayton.

Students cannot graduate from either degree until they have satisfied the above requirements and successfully completed studies to the value of 144 points.

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Economics

Students must complete 96 points from the Faculty of Arts and 96 points from the Faculty of Business and Economics as outlined in the following single degrees:

• 1638 Bachelor of Arts Scholars Program
• 4419 Bachelor of Commerce Scholars Program.

Refer to the single degrees for all information and requirements for this double-degree course.

In the arts component of this double degree students may select arts units:

• from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications
• offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

In the commerce component of this double degree students cannot take units from:

• faculties other than Business and Economics
• campuses other than Clayton.

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Commerce

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.

Refer to the outcomes for the single degrees 2230 Bachelor of Biomedical Science and 0179 Bachelor of Commerce.

Refer to the Faculty of Business and Economics Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/) page in this Handbook.

This course consists of:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business
• a commerce major from the Faculty of Business and Economics
• core and elective units in biomedical science.

Students must complete 32 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: An evolutionary and functional perspective
• 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 from the area of biomedical science*

Elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook or [http;//www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/index-bycode.html index of units by code]. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3.

* Generally these are units with the prefixes ANT, BCH, BME, BMS, BND, BNS, CEL, DEV, GEN, HUP, IMM, MIC, PHA and PHY.

Commerce component

For all information and requirements for the commerce component in this double degree, refer to 0179 Bachelor of Commerce.

Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Bachelor of Commerce

This 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 campus 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.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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 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

Refer to the faculty's Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/) page in this Handbook.

The course 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 free electives.

All students

All single and double degree students must complete the following:

(A.) 16 units (96 points) as indicated for their campus of enrolment from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business as follows:

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

Note: Units that have an 'F' or 'X' as the third character are offered at the Caulfield campus or Melbourne city location; units that have a 'P' as the third character are offered at the Peninsula campus.

• ACF1000/ACP1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTF1010/BTP1010 Commercial law
• ECF1100/ECP1100 Microeconomics
• ETX1100/ETP1100 Business statistics
• MGF1010/MGP1010 Introduction to management
• MKF1120/MKP1120 Marketing theory and practice

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

• the major must come from the approved list of majors** offered on the student's campus of enrolment, as detailed in the '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/s as detailed below.

**Note: The psychology major requires students to do 10 units and can only be completed as a second major at the Clayton campus. Tourism at the Peninsula campus is only available as a four unit minor.

(3.) additional units taken in the Bachelor of Business, at the student's campus of enrolment to reach the required minimum of 16 units (96 points).

Single degree students only

(B.) eight free 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
• may be chosen to form minors or a major.

Elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3.

Majors and minors can be identified from the areas of study indexesareas of study indexes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index.html) in the Handbook.

Students may select free elective units from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications. Students may also select units offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

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

Additional requirements

Students on all campuses must also meet the following 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 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.

Caulfield

• Accounting
• Banking and finance
• Business law
• Econometrics
• Economics
• Human resource management
• International business
• Management
• Marketing
• Psychology*
• Taxation

Peninsula

• Business strategy
• Marketing and communication
• Sports management
• Tourism**

*Psychology can only be done as a second major, and is not available to students completing the Bachelor of Business in a double degree.

**Tourism can only be completed as a four unit minor.

Bachelor of Business

This 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.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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 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.

Refer to the faculty's Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/) page in this handbook.

The course has three main components:

• six core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• a major of 10 units in accounting (all units taken as part of this major must be from the Caulfield campus)
• eight free electives.

All students

All single and double degree students must complete the following:

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

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

• ACF1000 Principles of accounting and finance*
• BTF1010 Commercial law
• ECF1100 Microeconomics
• ETX1100 Business statistics
• MGF1010 Introduction to management
• MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice

(2.) a major of 10 units (60 points) in accounting as listed under 'Areas of study':

• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels
• all units taken as part of this major must be from the Caulfield campus

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

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

Single degree students only

(B.) eight free electives** (48 points) as follows which may be chosen:

• from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses***
• from disciplines offered by another faculty
• to form minors or a major
• from individual units.

** Note: Students must be able to meet any prerequisites for elective units.

*** Note: Enrolment in units at campuses other than the student's campus of enrolment is subject to there being spare capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3.

Majors and minors can be identified from the areas of study indexesareas of study indexes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index.html) in the Handbook.

Students may select free elective units from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications. Students may also select units offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

• Accounting

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.

Refer to the outcomes for the single degrees 0315 Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and 0312 Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance).

Refer to the faculty's Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/) page in this Handbook.

The course has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• a major in accounting
• a major in banking and finance
• eight electives.

Students must complete 32 units (192 points) as follows:

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

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

• ACF1000 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

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

• 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: Two of the units in the major will have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - students will complete additional units 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 free electives** (48 points) which may be chosen:

• from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses***
• from disciplines offered by another faculty
• to form minors or a major
• from individual units.

** Note: Students must be able to meet any prerequisites for elective units.

*** Note: Enrolment in units at campuses other than the student's campus of enrolment is subject to there being spare capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3.

Majors and minors can be identified from the areas of study indexesareas of study indexes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index.html) in the Handbook.

Students may select free elective units from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications. Students may also select units offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

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.

• Accounting
• Banking and finance

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.

Refer to the outcomes for the single degree 0315 Bachelor of Business (Accounting).

Refer to the faculty's Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/) page in this Handbook.

This course consists of:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• a major in accounting
• a major in management
• eight free electives.

Students must complete 32 units 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):

• ACF1000 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

(iii.) a major of 10 units (60 points)* 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: Two of the units in the major will have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - students will complete additional units 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 free electives** (48 points) which may be chosen:

• from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses***
• from disciplines offered by another faculty
• to form minors or a major
• from individual units.

** Note: Students must be able to meet any prerequisites for elective units.

*** Note: Enrolment in units at campuses other than the student's campus of enrolment is subject to there being spare capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3.

Majors and minors can be identified from the areas of study indexesareas of study indexes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index.html) in the Handbook.

Students may select free elective units from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications. Students may also select units offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

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
• Management

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.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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 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.

Refer to the faculty's Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/) page in this Handbook.

This course consists of:

• six core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• a major of 10 units in banking and finance
• eight free electives.

All students

All single and double degree students must complete the following:

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

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

• ACF1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTF1010 Commercial law
• ECF1100 Microeconomics
• ETX1100 Business statistics
• MGF1010 Introduction to management
• MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice

(2.) a major of 10 units (60 points) in banking and finance as listed under 'Areas of study':

• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels
• all units taken as part of this major must be from the Caulfield campus

Single degree students only

(B.) eight free electives* (48 points) as follows which may be chosen:

• from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses**
• from disciplines offered by another faculty
• to form minors or a major
• from individual units.

* Note: Students must be able to meet any prerequisites for elective units.

** Note: Enrolment in units at campuses other than the student's campus of enrolment is subject to there being spare capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3.

Majors and minors can be identified from the areas of study indexesareas of study indexes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index.html) in the Handbook.

Students may select free elective units from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications. Students may also select units offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

Additional requirements

Students must also meet the following 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

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.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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 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.

This course consists of:

• six core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• a major of 10 units in business law
• eight free electives.

All students

All single and double degree students must complete the following:

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

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

• ACF1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTF1010 Commercial law*
• ECF1100 Microeconomics
• ETX1100 Business statistics
• MGF1010 Introduction to management
• MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice

(2.) a major of 10 units (60 points) in business law as listed under 'Areas of study':

• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels
• all units taken as part of this major must be from the Caulfield campus

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

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

Single degree students only

(B.) eight free electives** (48 points) as follows which may be chosen:

• from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses***
• from disciplines offered by another faculty
• to form minors or a major
• from individual units.

** Note: Students must be able to meet any prerequisites for elective units.

*** Note: Enrolment in units at campuses other than the student's campus of enrolment is subject to there being spare capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3.

Majors and minors can be identified from the areas of study indexesareas of study indexes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index.html) in the Handbook.

Students may select free elective units from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications. Students may also select units offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

Additional requirements

Students must also meet the following 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

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.

Refer to the outcomes for the single degree 0314 Bachelor of Business (Marketing).

Refer to the faculty's Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/) page in this Handbook.

This course consists of:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• a major in management
• a major in marketing
• eight free electives.

Students must complete 32 units 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):

• ACF1000 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 management

(iii.) a major of 10 units (60 points)* 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: Two of the units in the majors will have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - students must 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 free electives** (48 points) which may be chosen:

• from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses***
• from disciplines offered by another faculty
• to form minors or a major
• from individual units.

** Note: Students must be able to meet any prerequisites for elective units.

*** Note: Enrolment in units at campuses other than the student's campus of enrolment is subject to there being spare capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3.

Majors and minors can be identified from the areas of study indexesareas of study indexes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index.html) in the Handbook.

Students may select free elective units from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications. Students may also select units offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

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
• Marketing

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.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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 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.

Refer to the faculty's Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/) page in this Handbook.

This course consists of:

• six core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• a major of 10 units in marketing
• eight free electives.

All students

All single and double degree students must complete the following:

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

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

• ACF1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTF1010 Commercial law
• ECF1100 Microeconomics
• ETX1100 Business statistics
• MGF1010 Introduction to management
• MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice*

(2.) a major of 10 units (60 points) in marketing as listed under 'Areas of study':

• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels
• all units taken as part of this major must be from the Caulfield campus

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

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

Single degree students only

(B.) eight free electives** (48 points) as follows which may be chosen:

• from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses***
• from disciplines offered by another faculty
• to form minors or a major
• from individual units.

** Note: Students must be able to meet any prerequisites for elective units.

*** Note: Enrolment in units at campuses other than the student's campus of enrolment is subject to there being spare capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3.

Majors and minors can be identified from the areas of study indexesareas of study indexes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index.html) in the Handbook.

Students may select free elective units from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications. Students may also select units offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

Additional requirements

Students must also meet the following 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

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.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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 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.

Refer to the faculty's Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/) page in this Handbook.

This course consists of:

• 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

Students must complete 24 units as follows:

(a.) six compulsory units (36 points)

• ACF1000 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

(c.) a major of eight units (48 points) in either management or marketing

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

*Note: One of these units will have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - students must complete an additional unit as detailed below.

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

Elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3.

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
• Marketing
• Psychology

Bachelor of Business (Psychology)

The first year of this course provides students with the background necessary for academic success and enables them to make an appropriate choice of specialisation. In second year students are introduced to the application of knowledge in specially designed majors. Where a higher level of mathematical ability is required, the major will include an additional business mathematics unit to that studied in the first year. The ability to think clearly and analytically, and to apply concepts that relate to specific business contexts is developed throughout the students' course work, but particularly in the business strategy core unit in third year.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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.) be job-ready, independent learners who are equipped to implement sound, evidence-based and discipline-specific business practice.

Refer to the faculty's Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/) page in this Handbook.

This course consists of:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• a 10 unit major in either accounting, finance and economics, or marketing
• four free electives.

Students must complete 24 units (144 points) as follows:

(a.) 20 units (120 points) from the faculty in the Bachelor of Business Administration as follows:

(i.) 10 compulsory core units (60 points):

• ACB1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTB1010 Commercial law
• ECB1101 Introductory microeconomics
• ETB1100 Business statistics
• FIT1028 Business information technology and systems
• MGB1010 Introduction to management
• MGB2230 Organisational behaviour
• MGB2430 Human resource management
• MGB3684 Business strategy
• MKB1200 Principles of marketing

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

• the major must come from the approved majors listed under 'Areas of study'

(b.) four free electives* (24 points) which may be chosen:

• from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses**
• from disciplines offered by another faculty
• to form a minor
• from individual units.

* Note: Students must be able to meet any prerequisites for elective units.

** Note: Enrolment in units at campuses other than the student's campus of enrolment is subject to there being spare capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3.

Minors can be identified from the areas of study indexesareas of study indexes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index.html) in the Handbook.

Students may select free elective units from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications. Students may also select units offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

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
• Finance and economics
• Marketing

Bachelor of Business Administration

This course will enable students with a strong discipline background in visual arts to combine their knowledge and skills with the development of a strong discipline base in business principles.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

For the outcomes of the business component of this double degree refer to the single degree entry for 3806 Bachelor of Business.

Upon successful completion of the visual arts component of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to:

• identify and evaluate relevant research concepts in relation to aesthetics, history, theory and cultural issues in the relevant discipline
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the disciplines of the visual and media arts in order to undertake sustained independent studio practice at a professional level
• critically assess contemporary discourse on visual and media arts, speculative design theory and research both locally and internationally
• evolve their own aims, interests and vision, to be expressed through their studio work within the discipline of visual and media arts with a high level of personal autonomy
• interpret, represent and respond to the aesthetic, theoretical, historical and cultural contexts of visual and media arts practice.

All units are 6 points unless otherwise indicated.

Business component

Students must complete 16 units (96 points) from the Faculty of Business and Economics as outlined in 3806 Bachelor of Business. Note: Students can only complete units and majors available at the Caulfield campus.

Visual arts component

This componenet consists of a visual practice discipline together with a breadth of studies provided through complementary and other units in studio and theory, from which approved individual study programs can be formed.

All units are six points unless otherwise indicated.

Students must complete:

(a.) five core first-year art and design units (36 points):

• AHT1101 Introduction to visual language in art design and architecture
• AHT1102 Modernism and the avant-gardes
• OHS1000 Introduction to art and design health and safety (0 points)
• VPR1001 Visual practices 1 (12 points)
• VPR1002 Visual practices 2 (12 points)

(b.) two art history and theory units (12 points):

• AHT2102 International art 1945-2000
• one other 6-point second-year art history and theory unit

(c.) units in a major studio at second and third-year levels chosen as outlined in one of the streams below (48 points)

Major studio streams

Students must complete one of the following streams. Note: those units with as asterisk (*) will already have been completed as part of the core elements of this course.

Visual practices

• VPR1001 Visual practices 1 (12 points)*
• VPR1002 Visual practices 2 (12 points)*
• VPR2001 Visual practices 3 (12 points)
• VPR2002 Visual practices 4 (12 points)
• VPR3001 Visual practices 5 (12 points)
• VPR3002 Visual practices 6 (12 points)

Art history and theory

• AHT1101 Introduction to visual language in art design and architecture*
• AHT1102 Modernism and the avant-gardes*
• AHT2102 International art 1945-2000*
• an additional 36 credit points of art history and theory units (units with a prefix of AHT) taken from either second or third-year
• 12 credit points of complementary studio units offered by the Department of Fine Art

Relevant units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the Handbook and the index of unitsindex of units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/index-bycode-a.html) for art history and theory units and the index of units offered by the Department of Fine Artindex of units offered by the Department of Fine Art (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/index-byou-department-of-fine-art.html).

The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3.

Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Visual Arts

This 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.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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 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.

Refer to the faculty's Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/) page in this Handbook.

This course consists of:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• an eight unit major
• eight free electives.

All students

Students must complete:

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

Note: Units that have a 'G' as the third character are offered at the Gippsland campus.

(i.) Seven compulsory common core units (42 points):

• ACW1000/ACG1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTG1200 Business law or BTW1042 Malaysian business law
• ECW1101/ECG1101 Introductory microeconomics
• ETW1102/ETG1102 Business statistics*
• MGW1010/MGG1010 Introduction to management
• MKW1120/MKG1120 Marketing theory and practice
• BEX3120 Perspectives on global business issues

* Note: Monash University Malaysia 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 majors for the student's campus of enrolment as 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 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 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).

Single degree students only

(b.) eight free electives*** (48 points) which may be chosen:

• from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses****
• from disciplines offered by another faculty
• to form a major or minors
• from individual units.

*** Note: Students must be able to meet any prerequisites for elective units.

**** Note: Enrolment in units at campuses other than the student's campus of enrolment is subject to there being spare capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3.

Majors and minors can be identified from the areas of study indexesareas of study indexes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index.html) in the Handbook.

Students may select free elective units from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications.

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.

Gippsland

• Accounting
• Economics
• Finance and macroeconomics
• Human resource management
• Management
• Marketing

Malaysia

• Accounting
• Banking and finance
• Business analytics
• Business law
• Econometrics and business statistics
• Economics
• International business
• Management
• Marketing

Bachelor of Business and Commerce

The Bachelor of Business and Commerce 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.

Students must complete 96 points from the Faculty of Business and Economics and 96 points from the Faculty of Arts as outlined in the following single degrees:

• 2224 Bachelor of Business and Commerce
• 2476 Bachelor of Communication.

In the businessand commerce component of this double degree students cannot take units from:

• faculties other than Business and Economics
• campuses other than Malaysia.

In the communication component of this double degree students may select elective unit/s:

• from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications
• offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

Refer to the single degrees for all information and requirements for this double-degree course.

Bachelor of Business and Commerce
Bachelor of Communication

This course 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.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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 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.

This course consists of:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
• an eight unit major
• eight free electives.

Students must complete 24 units as follows:

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

(i.) seven compulsory common core units (42 points):

• ACW1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTS1201 South African business law A
• ECS1101 Introductory microeconomics
• ETW1102 Business statistics
• MGW1010 Introduction to management
• MKW1120 Marketing theory and practice
• BEX3120 Perspectives on global business issues

(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 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 free electives** (48 points) which may be chosen:

• from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses***
• from disciplines offered by another faculty
• to form minors or a major
• from individual units.

** Note: Students must be able to meet any prerequisites for elective units.

*** Note: Enrolment in units at campuses other than the student's campus of enrolment is subject to there being spare capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3.

Majors and minors can be identified from the areas of study indexesareas of study indexes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index.html) in the Handbook.

Students may select free elective units from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications.

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
• Economics
• Management
• Marketing

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

Bachelor of Business Science

This 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.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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 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.

At Monash South Africa this degree is accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)

This course consists of 24 compulsory units.

Year one

• ACW1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• ACW1002 Introduction to financial accounting
• BTS1201 South African business law A
• ECS1101 Introductory microeconomics
• ECS1102 Introductory macroeconomics
• ETW1102 Business statistics
• FIT1003 IT in organisations
• MGW1010 Introduction to management

Year two

• ACS2770 Cost and management accounting A
• ACS2700 Ethics and business
• ACS2730 Financial accounting A
• ACS2740 Financial accounting B
• ACS2760 Auditing A
• BFS2780 Corporate finance A
• BTS2201 South African business law B
• BTS2301 South African taxation A

Year three

• ACS3730 Financial accounting C
• ACS3740 Financial accounting D
• ACS3750 Cost and management accounting B
• ACS3765 Computer auditing
• ACS3770 Auditing B
• BFS3790 Corporate finance B
• BTS3302 South African taxation B
• BTS3303 South African taxation C

Bachelor of Business Science (Accounting)

This broad-based, flexible and multi-disciplinary 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.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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 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.

Refer to the faculty's Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/) page in this Handbook.

This course consists of:

• 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 Clayton campus and all units taken as part of this major must be from the Clayton campus)
• eight free electives.

All students

All single and double degree students must complete the following:

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

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

• ACC1000 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

(2.) 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: 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 must complete additional unit/s as detailed below.

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

Single degree students only

(B.) eight free 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
• may be chosen to form minors or a major.

Elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3.

Majors and minors can be identified from the areas of study indexesareas of study indexes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index.html) in the Handbook.

Students may select free elective units from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications. Students may also select units offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

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

Additional requirements

Students must also meet the following 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 modelling
• Econometrics and business statistics
• Economics
• Finance
• Financial and insurance mathematics
• International commerce
• Management studies
• Marketing
• Philosophy and politics
• 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.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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 comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we served

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

Refer to the faculty's Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/) page in this Handbook.

This course consists of:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of commerce
• a major in accounting
• a major in finance
• four electives.

Students must complete 24 units as follows:

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

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

• ACC1000 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 as listed under 'Areas of study'

(iii.) a major of eight units (48 points) in finance as listed under 'Areas of study'

* Note: This unit is one of the units in both of the majors and will have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - students will complete additional units as detailed below.

(b.) four free electives** (24 points) which may be chosen:

• from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses***
• to complete the requirements for membership by CPA Australia or The Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia
• from disciplines offered by another faculty
• to form a minor
• from individual units.

** Note: Students must be able to meet any prerequisites for elective units.

*** Note: Enrolment in units at campuses other than the student's campus of enrolment is subject to there being spare capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3.

Minors can be identified from the areas of study indexesareas of study indexes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index.html) in the Handbook.

Students may select free elective units from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications. Students may also select units offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

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
• Finance

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.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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 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.

Refer to the faculty's Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/) page in this Handbook.

This course consists of:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of commerce
• a major in accounting
• eight free electives.

Students must complete 24 units as follows:

(a.) 16 units (96 points) from the Faculty of Business and Economics in the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) at Monash University Malaysia as follows:

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

• ACC1000 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.) the following two units (12 points):

• ACC1030 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

* Note: These two units in the major will have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - students must complete additional units as detailed below.

(iv.) the following additional units from the faculty in the Bachelor of Commerce at Monash University Malaysia to reach the required minimum of 16 units:

• BFC2000 Financial institutions and markets
• MGX3100 Management ethics and corporate governance

(b.) eight free elective units** (48 points) as follows:

• may be taken from disciplines offered by another faculty as individual units
• may be taken from the Faculty of Business and Economics to form a second major (for example banking and finance, etc.), or taken as individual units.

** Note: Students must be able to meet any prerequisites for elective units.

Elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3.

Business and Economics majors can be identified using the browse areas of study toolbrowse areas of study tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2014handbooks/aos/search) in the Handbook.

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

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

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 outcomes for the single degrees 0179 Bachelor of Commerce and 3333 Bachelor of Business Information Systems.

Industry Based Learning Program

Applicants who qualify for the Industry Based Learning (IBL) program are awarded a scholarship (currently valued at $17,000) and undertake a 22-week industry placement with a participating company as directed by the University. The student's work during the placement will be structured and assessed as part of the degree.

IBL students are required to be available during the normal vacation period in summer and winter for special units and IBL placements.

Students can be admitted to the IBL placement program at the end of their first year of study.

Selection is based on academic performance and an interview process conducted by industry partners of the program.

There are a limited number of places available in the program.

This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard of knowledge for professional-level membership.

Refer to the Faculty of Business and Economics Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/) page in this Handbook.

This course consists of:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business
• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of information technology
• a commerce major from the Faculty of Business and Economics
• a business information systems major from the Faculty of Information Technology.

Students must complete 32 units.

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):

• ACC1000 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 commerce majors listed under 'Areas of study'
• 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 major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students must complete an additional unit 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 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):

• FIT1004 Data management
• FIT1031 Computers and networks
• FIT1040 Programming fundamentals
• 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
• FIT2017 Computer models for business decision-making
• FIT2081 Mobile applications development
• FIT3083 eBusiness software technologies
• FIT3003 Business intelligence and data warehousing or FIT3152 Data science

(iii.) two industry experience studio project units (12 points):

• FIT3047 Industry experience studio project 1
• FIT3048 Industry experience studio project 2

(iv.) one third year-level Bachelor of Business Information Systems elective unit (6 points) chosen from a schedule published by the Faculty of Information Technologyschedule published by the Faculty of Information Technology (http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/current/course-information/3333-electives.html).

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 two industrial experience project units (12 points) and the third-year-level elective (6 points).

Commerce majors

• Accounting
• Actuarial studies
• Business modelling
• Econometrics and business statistics
• Economics
• Finance
• Financial and insurance mathematics
• International commerce
• Management studies
• Marketing
• Sustainability

Bachelor of Business Information Systems
Bachelor of Commerce

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 outcomes for the single degrees 0179 Bachelor of Commerce and 0023 Bachelor of Economics.

Refer to the faculty's Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/) page in this Handbook.

This course consists of:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of commerce
• a set of compulsory units which provide an introduction to the key areas of economics
• an eight-unit commerce major
• an eight unit major in either actuarial studies, economics, econometrics and business statistics or financial and insurance mathematics
• eight free electives.

Students must complete 32 units as follows:

(a.) 24 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):

• ACC1000 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 Intermediate microeconomics
• ECC2010 Intermediate macroeconomics
• ETC1010 Data modelling and computing

(iii.) a major of eight units from the Bachelor of Commerce (48 points):*

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

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

(b.) a major of eight units from the Bachelor of Economics (48 points):*

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

* 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.

(c.) eight free electives** (48 points) which may be chosen:

• to complete the eight-unit Philosophy and politics major listed under 'Areas of study'
• from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses***
• from disciplines offered by another faculty
• to form minors or a major
• from individual units.

** Note: Students must be able to meet any prerequisites for elective units.

*** Note: Enrolment in units at campuses other than the student's campus of enrolment is subject to there being spare capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3.

Majors and minors can be identified from the areas of study indexesareas of study indexes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index.html) in the Handbook.

Students may select free elective units from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications. Students may also select units offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

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 majors

• Accounting
• Business modelling
• Finance
• International commerce
• Management studies
• Marketing
• Sustainability

Economics majors

• Actuarial studies
• Econometrics and business statistics
• Economics
• Financial and insurance mathematics

Recommended additional major

Students can also complete the following recommended additional major by using their 48 points of open electives:

• Philosophy and politics

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Economics

This exciting double degree gives students the opportunity to explore global culture, learn the intricacies of global economies and combine their studies with overseas travel.

The commerce component of this double degree provides students with a thorough understanding of the economy and business, beyond the daily management of an organisation. Students learn how a business operates, as well as explore how all the economic, political, social, cultural and technological decisions that go along with businesses can positively and negatively impact on our society, or even the world. Key principles of commerce are addressed and students choose a major from a range of disciplines including management, accounting, econometrics, finance, sustainability, marketing or actuarial studies.

In the global studies component students learn about the global challenges facing cultures and communities throughout the world, such as peace and conflict, the rich-poor gap, and crime and justice. Core units focus on leadership development, and students undertake a broad range of multidisciplinary electives, an overseas study component, and have the choice of specialising in one of international studies, international relations or global cultural literacies.

Overseas study costs

Students need to be aware that there will be personal financial costs associated with the compulsory overseas study requirement for the Bachelor of Global Studies component of this double degree. Grants may be available but are not guaranteed. Contact Monash AbroadMonash Abroad (http://www.monash.edu.au/students/studyabroad) for details.

Students must complete 96 points from the Faculty of Business and Economics and 96 points from the Faculty of Arts as outlined in the following single degrees:

• 0179 Bachelor of Commerce
• A2001 Bachelor of Global Studies

In the commerce component of this double degree students cannot take units from:

• faculties other than Business and Economics
• campuses other than Clayton

In the arts component of this double degree students may select units in their specialisation:

• from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications
• offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited)

Refer to the single degrees for all information and requirements for this double-degree course.

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Global Studies

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.

Students must complete 96 points from the Faculty of Business and Economics and 96 points from the Faculty of Science as outlined in the following single degrees:

• 0179 Bachelor of Commerce
• S2000 Bachelor of Science.

Note: STA1010 (Statistical methods for science) is excluded from this double degree.

Refer to the single degrees for all information and requirements for this double-degree course. Students in this double degree cannot take units from faculties other than Business and Economics and Science, or campuses other than Clayton.

Refer to the course mapcourse map (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/student/progression/clayton-course-maps/2015-course-maps/1469-bachelor-of-commerce-and-bachelor-of-science-2015.pdf) for guidance on how to plan your unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Students may apply for admission to a science honours program following the completion of an approved combination of at least 144 points of units including all of the science requirements for the single degree. Students who are considering doing honours in science prior to completing the double degree should consult with Science Student Services 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 single degree.

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Science

This broad-based, flexible and multi-disciplinary 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.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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 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

Refer to the faculty's Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/) page in this Handbook.

The course 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 Clayton campus and all units taken as part of this major must be from the Clayton campus)
• eight free electives.

All students

All single and double degree students must complete the following:

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

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

• ACC1000 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

(2.) 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: 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 must complete additional unit/s as detailed below.

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

Single degree students only

(B.) eight free 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
• may be chosen to form minors or a major.

Elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3.

Majors and minors can be identified from the areas of study indexesareas of study indexes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index.html) in the Handbook.

Students may select free elective units from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications. Students may also select units offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

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

Additional requirements

Students must also meet the following 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 Scholars Program.

• Accounting
• Actuarial studies
• Business modelling
• Econometrics and business statistics
• Economics
• Finance
• Financial and insurance mathematics
• International commerce
• Management studies
• Marketing
• Philosophy and politics
• Sustainability

Bachelor of Commerce

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 outcomes for the single degrees 4419 Bachelor of Commerce Scholars Program and 0023 Bachelor of Economics.

Refer to the faculty's Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/) page in this Handbook.

This course consists of:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of commerce
• a set of compulsory units which provide an introduction to the key areas of economics
• an eight-unit commerce major
• an eight unit major in either actuarial studies, economics, econometrics and business statistics or financial and insurance mathematics
• eight free electives.

Students must complete 32 units as follows:

(a.) 24 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):

• ACC1000 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 Intermediate microeconomics
• ECC2010 Intermediate macroeconomics
• ETC1010 Data modelling and computing

(iii.) a major of eight units from the Bachelor of Commerce (48 points):*

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

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

(b.) a major of eight units from the Bachelor of Economics (48 points):*

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

* 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.

(c.) eight free electives** (48 points) which may be chosen:

• to complete the eight-unit Philosophy and politics major listed under 'Areas of study'
• from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses***
• from disciplines offered by another faculty
• to form minors or a major
• from individual units.

** Note: Students must be able to meet any prerequisites for elective units.

*** Note: Enrolment in units at campuses other than the student's campus of enrolment is subject to there being spare capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3.

Majors and minors can be identified from the areas of study indexesareas of study indexes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index.html) in the Handbook.

Students may select free elective units from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications. Students may also select units offered in off-campus mode.

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 majors

• Accounting
• Business modelling
• Finance
• International commerce
• Management studies
• Marketing
• Sustainability

Economics majors

• Actuarial studies
• Econometrics and business statistics
• Economics
• Financial and insurance mathematics

Recommended additional major

Students can also complete the following recommended additional major by using their 48 points of open electives:

• Philosophy and politics

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Economics

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.

This course 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.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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 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.

This course consists of:

• 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 actuarial studies, economics, econometrics and business statistics, or financial and insurance mathematics
• free electives.

All students

All single and double degree students must complete the following:

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

(1.) 12 units (72 points) in the Bachelor of economics comprising:

(a.) six compulsory core units (36 points):

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

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

• the major must come from the approved list of economics 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.

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

(2.) four free electives** (24 points) as follows which may be chosen:

• from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses***
• from disciplines offered by another faculty
• to form a minor (Recommended: philosophyphilosophy (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/philosophy/ug-arts-philosophy.html) or politicspolitics (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/politics/ug-arts-politics.html) from the Faculty of Arts)
• from individual units.

Single degree students only

(B.) eight free electives** (48 points) as follows which may be chosen:

• to complete the eight unit Philosophy and politics major listed under 'Areas of study'
• from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses***
• from disciplines offered by another faculty
• to form minors or a major
• from individual units.

** Note: Students must be able to meet any prerequisites for elective units.

*** Note: Enrolment in units at campuses other than the student's campus of enrolment is subject to there being spare capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3.

Majors and minors can be identified from the areas of study indexesareas of study indexes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index.html) in the Handbook.

Students may select open elective units from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications. Students may also select units offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

Economics majors

• Actuarial studies
• Econometrics and business statistics
• Economics
• Financial and insurance mathematics

Recommended additional major

Single degree students can also complete the following recommended additional major by using their 48 points of open electives:

• Philosophy and politics

Bachelor of Economics

The first year of this course provides students with an understanding of the core areas of business and develops learning in an enquiry based environment. The second year introduces students to the application of knowledge in the areas of international business, and the ability to think clearly and analytically, and to apply concepts that relate to specific business contexts is developed throughout the students' course work and particularly in the international business strategy unit.

The course includes an extended specialisation in international business and the option of an eight unit professional accounting sequence. The course includes four breadth units where students can choose to undertake units from the Faculty of Business and Economics, study abroad, industry placements or an investigative project. International students would be strongly encouraged to undertake an internship unit, and domestic students would be strongly encouraged to undertake a study abroad experience. It will be possible to undertake an investigative project unit in lieu of the internship or study abroad experience.

Students will undertake units on a trimester basis at a Monash City location in Collins Street, Melbourne.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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.) demonstrate broad knowledge and technical skills in the area of international business and be able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve

(d.) demonstrate a well-developed understanding of multi-disciplinary decision making in organisations via application of knowledge from core business discipline areas from outside your major area of study

(e.) be able to use international business knowledge to enhance opportunities and to resolve challenges confronting international organisations.

Refer to the faculty's Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/) page in this Handbook.

This course consists of:

• two core units
• ten specialisation core units
• four breadth units (internships, study abroad or investigative project)
• a stream of eight units in either accounting or international business.

Students must complete 24 units (144 points) as follows:

(a.) two core units:

• ECF1100 Microeconomics
• ETX1100 Business statistics

(b.) ten international business specialisation core units:

• ACF1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• ACF1121 Introduction to financial accounting
• ACF2851 Accounting information systems and financial modelling
• BTF1010 Commercial law
• MGF1010 Introduction to management
• MGF2351 International business
• MGF3681 International management
• MGX3121 International business strategy
• MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice
• FIT3152 Data science

(c.) breadth units (24 points) chosen from the following:

• BEX3012/BEX3112 Industry based learning project (12 points)
• BEX3350 Investigative project in business (6 points)
• BEX3450 Investigative project in business (12 points)
• Study Abroad at a group of selected universities in the region (24 points)
• units taken from disciplines offered by another faculty*

* Suitable units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3. Students must be able to meet any prerequisites for units chosen and should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another site and have timetabling implications.

(d.) one of the following streams (48 points):

International business

• BFF2341 International financial management
• BTF3201 International trade law
• ECF1200 Macroeconomics
• ECF2331 Macroeconomic and monetary policy
• ECF2721 Trade finance and foreign exchange
• ECX3550 Business in Asia
• MGF1100 Managerial communication
• MKF2111 Buyer behaviour

Professional accounting

• ACF2391 Cost information for decision making
• ACF2491 Company reporting
• ACF3431 Performance measurement and control
• ACF3491 Advanced financial accounting theory and practice
• ACF3631 Auditing and assurance
• BFF2631 Financial management
• BTX2000 Corporations law
• BTF3931 Taxation law

Bachelor of International Business

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.

Students must complete 96 points from the Faculty of Arts and 96 points from the Faculty of Business and Economics as outlined in the following single degrees:

• 4042 Bachelor of Journalism
• 3806 Bachelor of Business.

In the journalism component of this double degree students may select elective unit/s:

• from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications
• offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

In the business component of this double degree students cannot take units from:

• faculties other than Business and Economics
• campuses other than Caulfield
• the psychology area of study.

Refer to the single degrees for all information and requirements for this double-degree course.

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.

Students must complete 96 points from the Faculty of Arts and 96 points from the Faculty of Business and Economics as outlined in the following single degrees:

• 4042 Bachelor of Journalism
• 0179 Bachelor of Commerce.

In the journalism component of this double degree students may select elective unit/s:

• from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications
• offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

In the business component of this double degree students cannot take units from:

• faculties other than Business and Economics
• campuses other than Clayton
• the philosophy and politics area of study.

Refer to the single degrees for all information and requirements for this double-degree course.

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Journalism

Students must complete 96 points from the Faculty of Arts and 96 points from the Faculty of Business and Economics as outlined in the following single degrees:

• 0821 Bachelor of Music
• 0179 Bachelor of Commerce.

Refer to the single degrees for all information and requirements for this double-degree course.

In the music component of this double degree students may select non-music electives:

• from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications
• offered in off-campus mode).

In the commerce component of this double degree students cannot take units from:

• faculties other than Business and Economics
• campuses other than Clayton.

Students may graduate with the Bachelor of Music at the end of three years of study by transferring into the single Bachelor of Music degree provided they have met the requirements of the Bachelor of Music. Students may exit from the double degree program and graduate with the Bachelor of Commerce provided they have met the requirements of the Bachelor of Commerce.

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Music

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.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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 70 per cent in the final two years of their bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline to be considered.

This course consists of:

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

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

• accounting
• banking and finance
• business law
• e-business
• economics
• econometrics and business statistics
• finance and macroeconomics
• human resource management
• management
• marketing.

Students must complete five units (48 points):

• BEW4000 Research methodology 1
• BEW4010 Research methodology 2
• BEW4020 Directed studies 1
• BEW4030 Directed studies 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.

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.

The honours degree of Bachelor of Business and Commerce

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.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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.

Monash students must have achieved a minimum credit average (70 per cent or above) in the final two years of their undergraduate degree in units relevant to their honours program.

This course consists of:

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

Honours-level studies can be taken in the following disciplines:

• management
• marketing.

Students must complete five units (48 points):

• BEW4000 Research methodology 1
• BEW4010 Research methodology 2
• BEW4020 Directed studies 1
• BEW4030 Directed studies 2
• BEW4100 Research project and report (24 points)

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.

Honours degree of Bachelor of Business Science

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.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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 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.

Depending on the area of study, this this course may consist of:

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

Students must complete the honours-level requirements outlined for one of the disciplines listed under 'Areas of study'.

Refer to the honours-level entries for:

• Accounting
• Business law and taxation
• Econometrics
• Economics
• Economics and econometrics
• Finance
• Finance and econometrics
• Management
• Marketing

The honours degree of Bachelor of Commerce

In this double-degree program, the aerospace engineering component will develop strength in the core discipline areas of aerodynamics, aerospace materials, aerospace structures, propulsion and aerospace instrumentation and control, complemented by a major emphasis on design, which will be taught with a project-based focus. In addition, the program provides a professional education in a range of commerce disciplines, with a strong emphasis on developing analytical skills and professional competence for careers in the business or public sector.

Refer to the outcomes for the single degrees 0179 Bachelor of Commerce and 4639 Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering (Honours).

Vacation work/industrial experience

The Faculty of Engineering strongly recommends that all undergraduate students enrolled in four, five and six year engineering single or double degrees complete 12 weeks of engineering vacation employment. Vacation employment is an integral part of student development, and is an excellent avenue to prepare for future engineering careers by gaining experience in an industrial setting and establishing industry networks.

This course consists of:

(a.) 96 points of commerce studies composed of core and elective units and a major from the Faculty of Business and Economics

(b.) 156 points of aerospace engineering studies composed of compulsory and elective units

Refer to the course mapcourse map (http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-map.html) for guidance on how to plan your unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Commerce component

Students must complete 96 points of commerce studies.

For all information and the requirements for this component refer to 0179 Bachelor of Commerce.

Engineering component

Students must complete 156 points of aerospace engineering studies as follows:

• ENG1001 Engineering design: lighter, faster, stronger
• ENG1002 Engineering design: cleaner, safer, smarter
• ENG1060 Computing for engineers
• ENG1091 Mathematics for engineering
• ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A
• ENG2092 Advanced engineering mathematics B
• MAE2401 Aircraft structures I
• MAE2402 Thermodynamics and heat transfer
• MAE2403 Aerospace computational mechanics
• MAE2404 Aerodynamics I
• MAE2405 Aircraft performance
• MAE3401 Aerodynamics II
• MAE3402 Aerospace design project
• MAE3404 Flight vehicle dynamics
• MAE3405 Flight vehicle propulsion
• MAE3406 Aerospace materials
• MAE3407 Aircraft structures II
• MAE3408 Aerospace control
• MAE4404 Aerospace practices
• MAE4408 Damage tolerance and airworthiness
• MEC2401 Dynamics I
• MEC2402 Engineering design I
• MEC4401 Final year project
• MEC4426 Computer-aided design
• foundation* unit or elective
• foundation* unit or elective

Foundation units

The large majority of students entering the faculty have completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), and references in the following paragraphs are to the prerequisite VCE subjects. Some domestic and international students enter the faculty with equivalent qualifications, and advice about unit choice for students with qualifications other than the VCE may be obtained from the faculty administration offices. Foundation units are required for students who have not completed appropriate VCE studies:

• ENG1070 Foundation chemistry
• PHS1080 Foundation physics
• ENG1090 Foundation mathematics

Electives

• MAE4407 Instrumentation and avionics
• MAE4409 Wing design**
• MAE4965 Advanced aerodynamics and turbulence
• MAE4980 Aircraft engines
• MEC4402 Final year project - Thesis***
• MEC4403 Research project****
• MEC4418 Control systems
• MEC4428 Advanced dynamics
• MEC4446 Composite structures
• MEC4447 Computers in fluids and energy
• MEC4459 Wind engineering

* Students who have not completed VCE units 3 and 4 of Chemistry or Physics and/or Specialist mathematics are required to select one or two appropriate foundation units.

** Preferred elective

*** Students need to have achieved an aggregate score of at least 70 per cent to enrol in this unit.

**** Subject to departmental approval.

Students may exit from the double-degree program and graduate with only one of the single degrees providing all requirements for that degree have been met.

Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Commerce

NOTE: This course has had one or more changes made to it since publication on 1 October 2014. For details of changes, please consult the Handbook change registerHandbook change register (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/2015-change-register.html).

This double-degree course is intended for potential engineers who wish to become more aware of economic, social, organisational and managerial aspects of the engineering profession.

Students choose to specialise in one of the following branches of engineering:

• chemical engineering
• civil engineering
• electrical and computer systems engineering
• materials engineering
• mechanical engineering
• mechatronics engineering

The common level one studies allow students to keep open the option of entering any of the branches from level two. There are limits on the number of students who may enrol in each branch and, where demand exceeds supply, students will be admitted on the basis of academic merit (results at level one). Students who do not get their first choice will be offered a place in one of their other preferences. If students wish to apply to change branches at a later level of the course, some additional units may be required and the transition could extend the duration of the course.

Refer to the outcomes for the single degrees 0179 Bachelor of Commerce and 4632 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

Vacation work/industrial experience

The Faculty of Engineering strongly recommends that all undergraduate students enrolled in four, five and six year engineering single or double degrees complete 12 weeks of engineering vacation employment. Vacation employment is an integral part of student development, and is an excellent avenue to prepare for future engineering careers by gaining experience in an industrial setting and establishing industry networks.

For information on professional recognition for the:

• Bachelor of Commerce component of this double degree, refer to the Faculty of Business and Economics professional recognitionprofessional recognition (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html) webpage
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) component of this double degree, refer to the Faculty of Engineering's Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html) page in this Handbook.

This course consists of:

(a.) 96 points of commerce studies composed of core and elective units and a major from the Faculty of Business and Economics (units to be taken from the students campus of enrolment)

(b.) 156 points of engineering studies composed of common level one units and a specialisation in one of the available branches, including compulsory units and in some branches, elective units.

Refer to the course mapcourse map (http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-map.html) for guidance on how to plan your unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Commerce component

Students must complete 96 points of commerce studies.

For all information and the requirements for this component refer to 0179 Bachelor of Commerce.

Engineering component

Students must complete 156 points from the Faculty of Engineering as follows:

• ENG1060 Computing for engineers
• ENG1091 Mathematics for engineering
• ENG1001 Engineering design: lighter, faster, stronger
• ENG1002 Engineering design: cleaner, safer, smarter
• ENG1003 Engineering mobile apps
• 6-point foundation unit or one level-one elective
• 120 points in one of the specialisations as outlined below

Foundation units

The large majority of students entering the engineering faculty have completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), and references in the following paragraphs are to the prerequisite VCE subjects. Some domestic and international students enter the engineering faculty with equivalent qualifications, and advice about unit choice for students with qualification other than the VCE may be obtained from the Faculty of Engineering administration offices. Foundation units are required for students who have not completed appropriate VCE studies.

Students who have not completed VCE units 3 and 4 of Chemistry or Physics and/or Specialist mathematics are required to select one appropriate foundation unit from:

• ENG1070 Foundation chemistry
• PHS1080 Foundation physics
• ENG1090 Foundation mathematics

Students who have not completed Year 12 VCE Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) must undertake ENG1090 Foundation mathematics.

Level-one electives

• CHE2161 Mechanics of fluids or MEC2404 Mechanics of fluids
• CHM1011 Chemistry I
• ECE2041 Telecommunications
• ECE2072 Digital systems
• ENE1621 Environmental engineering
• ENG1021 Spatial communication in engineering
• ENG1051 Materials for energy and sustainability
• ENG1071 Chemistry for engineering
• ENG1081 Physics for engineering
• MAE2405 Aircraft performance
• MNE1010 Introduction to mining
• TRC2001 Introduction to systems engineering
• one 6-point level one elective form any faculty

Specialisations

Chemical engineering

Students must complete the following (120 points):

• CHE2161 Mechanics of fluids
• CHE2162 Material and energy balances
• CHE2163 Heat and mass transfer
• CHE2164 Engineering thermodynamics
• CHE3161 Chemistry and chemical thermodynamics
• CHE3162 Process control
• CHE3163 Sustainable processing I
• CHE3164 Reaction engineering
• CHE3165 Separation processes
• CHE3166 Process design
• CHE3167 Transport phenomena and numerial methods
• CHE4161 Engineering in society
• CHE4162 Particle technology
• CHE4170 Design project (12 points)
• CHE4173 Sustainable processing 2
• CHE4180 Chemical engineering project (12 points)
• CHM2735 Chemistry - principles and practice
• ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A

Civil engineering

Students must complete the following (120 points):

• CIV2206 Mechanics of solids
• CIV2207 Computing and water systems modelling
• CIV2225 Design of steel and timber structures
• CIV2226 Design of concrete and masonry structures
• CIV2242 Introductory geoengineering
• CIV2263 Water systems
• CIV2282 Transport and traffic engineering
• CIV3204 Engineering investigation
• CIV3205 Project management for civil engineers
• CIV3221 Building structures and technology
• CIV3222 Bridge design and assessment
• CIV3247 Geomechanics II
• CIV3248 Groundwater and environmental geomechanics
• CIV3264 Urban water and wastewater systems
• CIV3283 Road engineering
• CIV4210 Project A
• CIV4212 Civil engineering practice 4
• ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A
• 12 points of civil engineering electives

Civil engineering electives

• CIV3203 Civil engineering construction
• CIV4211 Project B*
• CIV4234 Advanced structural analysis
• CIV4235 Advanced structural design
• CIV4248 Ground hazards engineering
• CIV4249 Foundation engineering
• CIV4261 Integrated urban water management
• CIV4268 Water resources management
• CIV4283 Transport planning
• CIV4284 Transport systems
• ENG4700 Engineering technology for biomedical imaging and sensing.

* Subject to departmental approval.

Electrical and computer systems engineering

Students must complete the following (120 points):

• ECE2011 Signal processing
• ECE2021 Electromagnetism
• ECE2031 Circuits and control
• ECE2041 Telecommunications
• ECE2061 Analogue electronics
• ECE2071 Computer organisation and programming
• ECE2072 Digital systems
• ECE3022 Wireless and guided EM
• ECE3051 Electrical energy systems
• ECE3062 Electronic systems and control
• ECE3073 Computer systems
• ECE3091 Engineering design
• ECE3093 Optimisation estimation and numerical methods
• ECE4094 Project A
• ECE4095 Project B
• ENG2092 Advanced engineering mathematics B
• 24 points of electrical and computer systems engineering electives

Electrical and computer systems engineering electives

• ECE4012 Applied digital signal processing
• ECE4023 Radio frequency electronics
• ECE4024 Wireless communications
• ECE4032 Advanced control
• ECE4033 Industrial instrumentation and measurement technologies
• ECE4042 Communications theory
• ECE4043 Optical communications
• ECE4044 Telecommunications protocols
• ECE4045 Network performance
• ECE4053 Electrical energy - generation and supply
• ECE4054 Electrical energy - power converters and motor control
• ECE4055 Electrical energy - power electronic applications
• ECE4058 Electrical energy - high voltage engineering
• ECE4063 Large scale digital design
• ECE4064 Electronic test technology
• ECE4074 Advanced computer architecture
• ECE4075 Real time embedded systems
• ECE4076 Computer vision
• ECE4077 Advanced computing techniques
• ECE4078 Intelligent robotics
• ECE4081 Medical instrumentation
• ECE4084 Biomechanics of human musculo skeletal systems
• ECE4086 Medical imaging technology
• ECE4087 Medical technology innovation*
• ECE5881 Real-time system design*
• ECE5882 Advanced electronics design*
• ECE5883 Advanced signal processing*
• ECE5884 Wireless communications*
• ENG4700 Engineering technology for biomedical imaging and sensing.

* Level-5 electives (ECE5xxx-coded units) are available only by approval of the head of department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering for students who have completed either ECE3091 or 132 credit points and have a honours weighted average of 70 per cent or higher.

Materials engineering

Students must complete the following (120 points):

• ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A
• MTE2541 Crystal structures, thermodynamics and phase equilibria
• MTE2542 Microstructural development
• MTE2544 Functional materials
• MTE2545 Polymers and ceramics I
• MTE2546 Mechanics of materials
• MTE2547 Structure-property relationships in materials
• MTE2548 Biomaterials I
• MTE3541 Materials durability
• MTE3542 Microstructural design in structural materials
• MTE3543 Microstructure to applications: The mechanics of materials
• MTE3544 Management and practice in materials engineering
• MTE3545 Functional materials and devices
• MTE3546 Polymers and ceramics II
• MTE3547 Materials characterisation and modelling
• MTE4525 Project I
• MTE4526 Project II
• MTE4571 Materials engineering design and practice
• MTE4572 Polymer and composite processing and engineering
• MTE4573 Processing and engineering of metals and ceramics

Mechanical engineering

Students must complete the following (120 points):

• ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A
• MEC2401 Dynamics I
• MEC2402 Engineering design I
• MEC2403 Mechanics of materials
• MEC2404 Mechanics of fluids
• MEC2405 Thermodynamics
• MEC2407 Electromechanics
• MEC2456 Engineering computational analysis
• MEC3416 Engineering design II*
• MEC3451 Fluid mechanics II
• MEC3453 Dynamics II
• MEC3454 Thermodynamics and heat transfer
• MEC3455 Solid mechanics
• MEC3457 Systems and control
• MEC3458 Experimental project
• MEC3459 Materials selection for engineering design
• MEC4401 Final year project
• MEC4404 Professional practice
• MEC4407 Engineering design III
• 12 points of mechanical engineering electives

Mechanical engineering electives

• MEC4402 Final year project - thesis*
• MEC4416 Momentum, energy & mass transport in engineering systems
• MEC4417 Refrigeration and air-conditioning
• MEC4418 Control systems
• MEC4426 Computer-aided design
• MEC4425 Micro/nano solid and fluid mechanics
• MEC4427 Systems integrity and maintenance
• MEC4428 Advanced dynamics
• MEC4444 Industrial noise and its control
• MEC4446 Composite structures
• MEC4447 Computers in fluids and energy
• MEC4456 Robotics
• MEC4459 Wind engineering

* Recommended only for students with an aggregate score of at least 70 per cent at the conclusion of third year.

Mechatronics engineering

Students must complete the following (120 points):

• ECE2061 Analogue electronics
• ECE2071 Computer organisation and programming
• ECE2072 Digital systems
• ECE3051 Electrical energy systems
• ECE3073 Computer systems
• ENG2092 Advanced engineering mathematics B
• MEC2402 Engineering design I
• TRC2001 Introduction to systems engineering
• TRC2200 Thermo-fluids and power systems
• TRC2201 Mechanics
• TRC3000 Mechatronics project II
• TRC3200 Dynamical systems
• TRC3500 Sensors and artificial perception
• TRC3600 Modelling and control
• TRC3801 Mechatronics and manufacturing
• TRC4000 Mechatronics final year project I
• TRC4002 Professional practice
• TRC4800 Robotics
• 12 points of mechatronics electives

Mechatronics engineering electives

• ECE2041 Telecommunications
• ECE4033 Industrial instrumentation and measurement technologies
• ECE4053 Electrical energy - generation and supply
• ECE4054 Electrical energy - power converters and motor control
• ECE4063 Large scale digital design
• ECE4074 Advanced computer architecture
• ECE4076 Computer vision
• ECE4078 Intelligent robotics
• ECE4808 Organic electronics and micro devices
• MEC4418 Control systems
• MEC4444 Industrial noise control
• TRC4001 Mechatronics final year project II
• TRC4900 Real time embedded systems
• TRC4901 Computation intelligence and AI
• 6-point elective from any faculty

All electives must be approved by the course director.

Students may exit from the double-degree program and graduate with only one of the single degrees providing all requirements for that degree have been met.

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical and Computer Systems
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Materials Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics Engineering

The actual engineering award conferred depends on the engineering specialisation completed.

This course provides a professional education in the disciplines of economics and econometrics and business statistics and will enable students to undertake detailed analysis of economic issues that can be adapted to a range of careers. Students take two periods of industry-based learning placements and may receive scholarships.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

The Bachelor of Economics Advanced with 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 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

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

Industry-based learning placements

Students undertake two 12-week periods of structured industry-based learning placements jointly supervised by Monash academic staff and industry representatives, and are required to complete a comprehensive written report and verbal presentation of their placements. Students may be awarded a scholarship of $12,000 for each of the two industry placements.

Course progression requirements

A sustained high level of achievement must be demonstrated throughout the course. Students are required to maintain at least a distinction average (70 per cent) in each calendar year. Students who do not meet this standard will be required to transfer to 0023 Bachelor of Economics.

To be eligible to progress to honours at stage four in this course, students must have:

• completed 144 points of units including all of (a.) and (b.) as detailed under 'Requirements'
• completed all the requirements for the major sequence in the area of study in which they wish to undertake honours
• achieved at least a distinction grade average (70 per cent) in relevant second and third year units.

This course consists of:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of economics, and econometrics and business statistics
• a major from the Faculty of Business and Economics in either economics, econometrics and business statistics, actuarial studies or financial and insurance mathematics
• two industry-based learning placement units
• free electives
• honours coursework units from the student's area of specialisation and a research report.

Students must complete 30 units as follows:

(a.) 16 units (108 points) from the faculty at the Clayton campus as follows:

(i.) nine compulsory core units (54 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
• ETC2410 Introductory econometrics
• ETC3410 Applied econometrics
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling* or MTH1035 Techniques for modelling (advanced)

(ii.) two industry based learning units (24 points):

• BEX3012 Industry based learning project
• BEX3112 Industry based learning project

(iii.) two units from those listed below (12 points):

• ECC3840 Mathematical economics
• ETC2440 Mathematics for economics and business
• ETC2520 Probability and statistical inference for economics and business
• any MTH-coded level two or three unit**

* Refer to note under 'Additional degree requirements'.

** Refer to units in the index of units by codeindex of units by code (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/index-bycode-m.html).

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

• the major must come from the approved undergraduate-level economics majors from the Faculty of Business and Economics listed under 'Areas of study'
• at most five units (30 points) from those in (i.) and (iii.) can be counted towards the major
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third year levels

(b.) up to six free electives*** (36 points) which may be chosen:

• from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses - these free electives can, in some cases, form a second major in the Faculty of Business and Economics ****
• from disciplines offered by another faculty and can be selected to form a minor
• from individual units

Elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3.

Majors and minors can be identified from the areas of study indexesareas of study indexes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index.html) in the Handbook.

Students may select free elective units from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications. Students may also select units offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

*** Note: Students must be able to meet any prerequisites for elective units.

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

Note: Students wishing to undertake honours in econometrics, or economics and econometrics must undertake ETC3400 (Principles of econometrics), prior to commencing the honours year as one of their electives.

(c.) eight honours units (48 points):

• from the honours-level economics studies listed under 'Areas of study'

Additional degree requirements:

• a maximum of eight first-year level units (48 points)
• a minimum of 60 points at third-year level, of which at least four units (24 points) must be from those offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics at the Clayton campus (this includes the 24 credit points for industry-based learning 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
• students who have not studied Specialist Mathematics in VCE (or the equivalent) will need to complete MTH1020 prior to attempting MTH1030.

Refer to the following for requirements of the undergraduate-level majors:

• Actuarial studies
• Econometrics and business statistics
• Economics
• Financial and insurance mathematics

Refer to the following for requirements of the honours-level studies:

• Econometrics
• Economics
• Economics and econometrics

Students who successfully complete the Honours degree of Bachelor of Economics may be eligible for admission to a master's program in the Faculty of Business and Economics subject to satisfying the appropriate entry requirementsentry requirements (http://www.monash.edu.au/study/coursefinder/faculty/buseco).

Bachelor of Economics Advanced with Honours

Students must complete 108 points from the Faculty of Education and 96 points from the Faculty of Business and Economics as outlined in the following single degrees:

• D3001 Bachelor of Education (Honours)
• 0179 Bachelor of Commerce.

Refer to the:

(a.) single degree entries in this Handbook for all information and requirements for this double-degree course:

• for the requirements of the education component of this degree refer to the D3001 Bachelor of Education (Honours) course entry and the Secondary education specialisationSecondary education specialisation (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/aos/secondary-education/hons-edu-secondary-education.html).

(b.) course mapcourse map (http://monash.edu/education/current-students/courses/maps/2015/2015-map-d3003-sec-bcom.pdf) for guidance on how to plan your unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Notes

Only the following commerce majors can be completed in the Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce double degree:

• Accounting
• Economics
• Management studies.

In the commerce component of this double degree students cannot take units from:

• faculties other than Business and Economics
• campuses other than Clayton.

Students may apply for admission to an honours program in the Faculty of Business and Economics following the completion of this double degree or an approved combination of at least 144 points of units including all of the commerce requirements for the single degree.

Relevant honours

• 0181 Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)

Students may exit this course early and apply to graduate with either of the following, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award:

• Bachelor of Education Studies* after successful completion of 144 credit points of study (a minimum of 48 credit points must be at level 3 or higher)
• Bachelor of Commerce.

* Note: This exit award does not qualify graduates to be registered or employed as teachers.

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education
Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Education

The education award conferred depends on the specialisation completed.

This course provides students with the broad-based capability for the solution, implementation and management of engineering activities in an environmental context, in combination with a wide range of disciplines offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Refer to the outcomes for the single degrees 4643 Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) and 0179 Bachelor of Commerce.

Vacation work/industrial experience

The Faculty of Engineering strongly recommends that all undergraduate students enrolled in four, five and six year engineering single or double degrees complete 12 weeks of engineering vacation employment. Vacation employment is an integral part of student development, and is an excellent avenue to prepare for future engineering careers by gaining experience in an industrial setting and establishing industry networks.

This course consists of:

(a.) 156 points of environmental engineering studies composed of core and elective units, and foundation units if required, plus a choice of streams at levels four and five from:

• water and land management
• transport and the built environment

(b.) 96 points of commerce studies composed of core units, elective units if required, and a major.

Refer to the course mapcourse map (http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-map.html) for guidance on how to plan your unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Environmental engineering component

Students complete 156 points of environmental engineering studies:

• ATS2548 Environmental policy and management
• BIO2011 Ecology and biodiversity
• BIO2040 Conservation biology
• BTC3100 Sustainability and the law
• CHE2162 Material and energy balances
• CHE2164 Thermodynamics I
• CIV2263 Water systems
• CIV2282 Transport and traffic engineering
• CIV3248 Groundwater and environmental geomechanics
• CIV3264 Urban water and wastewater systems
• ECC2800 Prosperity, poverty and sustainablility in a globalised world*
• ENE1621 Environmental engineering
• ENE2503 Materials properties and recycling
• ENE3048 Energy and the environment
• ENE3606 The air environment
• ENE3608 Environmental impact assessment and management systems
• ENE4607 Environmental risk assessment
• ENG1001 Engineering design: lighter, faster, stronger
• ENG1002 Engineering design: cleaner, safer, smarter
• ENG1060 Computing for engineers
• ENG1091 Mathematics for engineering
• ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A
• 18 points of core units in a stream
• 6-point foundation unit or elective in the student's chosen stream

Note: Students complete electives as follows:

(a.) zero stream electives if they completed:

• a foundation unit at level one
• BTC3100 as part of the Engineering component, that is, not in one of the available Bachelor of Commerce majors

(b.) one stream elective if they:

• did not require a foundation unit at level one
• completed BTC3100 as part of the Engineering component, that is, not in one of the available Bachelor of Commerce majors

(c.) two stream electives if they:

• did not require Foundation units at level one
• completed BTC3100 as part of one of the available Bachelor of Commerce majors.

* If this unit is completed as part of the Bachelor of Commerce component of this double degree, students instead complete an elective from their chosen stream.

Foundation units

The large majority of students entering the faculty have completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), and references in the following paragraphs are to the prerequisite VCE subjects. Some domestic and international students enter the faculty with equivalent qualifications, and advice about unit choice for students with qualifications other than the VCE may be obtained from the faculty administration offices. Foundation units are required for students who have not completed appropriate VCE studies.

Students who have not completed VCE units 3 and 4 of Chemistry or Physics and/or Specialist mathematics are required to select none or one foundation unit from:

• ENG1070 Foundation chemistry
• PHS1080 Foundation physics
• ENG1090 Foundation mathematics

Streams

Students complete core units comprising topics, project and design elements, and elective/s (if required) in one of the available streams.

Core units

• CIV3205 Project management for civil engineers
• ENE4603 Environmental project A
• ENE4212 Environmental design

Water and land management electives

• CIV2207 Computer and water systems modelling
• CIV3204 Engineering investigations
• CIV3247 Geomechanics II
• CIV4248 Ground hazards and environmental geomechanics
• CIV4261 Integrated urban water management
• CIV4268 Water resources management
• MTE4593 Materials and environment
• MTE4599 Materials for energy technologies

Other units may be chosen with the approval of the course director.

Transport and the built environment electives

• CIV2206 Mechanics of solids
• CIV2225 Design of steel and timber structures
• CIV2226 Design of concrete and masonry structures
• CIV3221 Building structures and technology
• CIV3247 Geomechanics II
• CIV3283 Road engineering
• CIV4234 Advanced structural analysis
• CIV4235 Advanced structural design
• CIV4249 Foundation engineering
• CIV4283 Transport planning
• CIV4284 Transport systems
• MTE4593 Materials and environment
• MTE4599 Materials for energy technologies

Other units may be chosen with the approval of the course director.

Commerce component

Students must complete 96 points of commerce studies.

For all information and the requirements for this component refer to 0179 Bachelor of Commerce.

Students may exit from the double-degree program and graduate with only one of the single degrees providing all requirements for that degree have been met.

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours)

The maximum amount of credit allowable towards the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) component is 60 points. The maximum amount of credit allowable towards the Bachelor of Commerce component is 48 points.

Students must complete 156 points from the Faculty of Law and 96 points from the Faculty of Business and Economics as outlined in the following single degrees:

• L3001 Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
• 0179 Bachelor of Commerce

Refer to the:

• single degree entries in this Handbook for all information and requirements for this double-degree course
• course mapcourse map (http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-unit-information/undergraduate-degrees-in-law.html) for guidance on how to plan your unit enrolment for each semester of study.

In the commerce component of this double degree students cannot take units from:

• faculties other than Business and Economics
• campuses other than Clayton
• the philosophy and politics area of study.

Students may apply for admission to an honours program in the Faculty of Business and Economics following the completion of this double degree or an approved combination of at least 144 points of units including all of the commerce requirements for the single degree.

High achieving students enrolled in the Bachelor or Laws (Hons) single or double degrees have the opportunity of undertaking a maximum of two masters-level electives, which would be counted towards their Master of Laws (LLM) degree if they wish to progress to LLM studies within ten years. Visit the Master of Laws elective programMaster of Laws elective program (http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-unit-information/master-of-laws-elective-program.html) web page for full details.

Relevant honours

• 0181 Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)

Students may exit from this double degree and graduate with only one of the single degrees providing all requirements for that single degree have been met.

Students may also in some instances graduate from one of the single degrees before going on to complete the other degree in this double-degree course providing all requirements for the graduating degree have been met.

Refer to the relevant single degree entry for details.

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

This generic course is a stand-alone award, or a pathway to a graduate diploma or master's 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.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to:

• communicate effectively using different formats, to students, staff and industry
• identify local and global networks that support and enhance business
• review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise a variety of materials in order to respond to business issues
• have knowledge to graduate certificate level in business.

This course consists of four units.

Students must complete any four graduate-level units from the Faculty of Business and Economics.

These units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) or the index of units by facultyindex of units by faculty (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/index-byfaculty-bus.html) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; postgraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 5. Students must be able to meet any unit prerequisites.

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Business may be eligible for admission to a master's program in the Faculty of Business and Economics subject to satisfying the appropriate entry requirementsentry requirements (http://www.monash.edu.au/study/coursefinder/faculty/buseco).

Graduate Certificate in Business
Graduate Certificate of Business

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.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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 consists of four units.

Students must complete:

(a.) three units (18 points) as follows:

• ECC5970 Introduction to health economics
• ECC5971 Pharmaceutical economics
• MPH5020 Introduction to epidemiology and biostatistics

(b.) one of the following units (6 points):

• ECC5973 Economic evaluation in health care
• ECC5974 Applied health economics and health policy
• ECC5975 Principles of health economics for developing countries

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 requirementsentry requirements (http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3807).

Graduate Certificate of Pharmacoeconomics

This course 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.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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 disciplines 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 business.

This course consists of eight units.

Students must complete eight graduate units with a minimum of six units from the Faculty of Business and Economics.

These units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) or the index of units by facultyindex of units by faculty (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/index-byfaculty-bus.html) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; postgraduate units are those that commence with the number 5. Students must be able to meet any unit prerequisites.

In order to proceed to a master's degree with full credit for the eight completed units, these units must include at least four core units from the relevant master's degree.

Information about master's courses in the Faculty of Business and Economics is available via the index of courses by facultyindex of courses by faculty (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2014handbooks/courses/index-byfaculty-bus.html).

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 average may be eligible for admission to a master's program in the Faculty of Business and Economics subject to satisfying the prerequisite requirements specific to that master's program. Refer to Course FinderCourse Finder (http://www.monash.edu.au/study/coursefinder/faculty/buseco) for details of entry requirements.

Graduate Diploma in Business

NOTE: This course has had one or more changes made to it since publication on 1 October 2014. For details of changes, please consult the Handbook change registerHandbook change register (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/2015-change-register.html).

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.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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 has two main components:

• four core units in health economics and policy
• four electives.

Students must complete:

(a.) four core units (24 points) as follows:

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

• ECC5970 Introduction to health economics
• ECC5974 Applied health economics and health policy

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

• ECC5971 Pharmaceutical economics
• ECC5973 Economic evaluation in health care
• ECC5975 Principles of health economics for developing countries

(b.) four elective units (24 points). Students are encouraged to select units from the recommended elective units and the unit from (ii.) not previously completed.

Recommended elective units

• ECX5921 Introduction to international economics
• MPH5020 Introduction to epidemiology and biostatistics
• MGF5923 Public policy
• MPH5040 Introductory epidemiology
• MPH5041 Introductory biostatistics
• MPH5042 Climate change and public health
• MPH5200 Regression methods for epidemiology
• MPH5202 Clinical epidemiology
• MPH5203 Environmental influences on health
• MPH5207 Chronic disease: Epidemiology and prevention
• MPH5213 Research methods
• MPH5218 Infectious diseases: Epidemiology and prevention
• MPH5236 Clinical trials
• MPH5237 Clinical measurement
• MPH5239 Systematic reviews and meta-analysis
• MPH5248 Primary health care in developing countries
• MPH5249 Field methods for international health
• MPH5250 Health of women and children in developing countries
• MPH5257 Aboriginal health
• MPH5260 Health policy and prevention in a global world
• MPH5265 Law for health systems
• MPH5267 Principles of health care quality
• MPH5268 Financial issues in health care
• MPH5269 Foundations of health policy
• MPH5270 Advanced statistical methods for clinical research
• MPH5272 Reform and development of health services
• MPH5283 Ethics, good research practice and practical research methods
• MPH5287 Alcohol and other drugs in society: A national and global perspective

Other elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; postgraduate units are those that commence with the number 5. Students must be able to meet any unit prerequisites.

Further unit information is also available on the Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine's information for current studentsinformation for current students (http://med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/pgrad/) webpage.

Students should check when units are offered and whether they are taught in block mode or off campus.

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 requirementsentry requirements (http://www.monash.edu.au/study/coursefinder/course/3842).

Students wishing to exit the Graduate Diploma in Health Economics and Policy early may apply to graduate with 2681 Graduate Certificate in Pharmacoeconomics after successful completion of 24 points of study provided they have successfully completed the units required for that award.

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.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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 has two main components:

• a set of core units in human resource management
• four free electives.

Students must complete:

(a.) four core units (24 points) as follows:

(i.) three units (18 points):

• MGX5551 Strategic human resource management
• MGX5960 Managing people and organisations
• MGX5985 Human resource management

(ii.) one of the following units (6 points):

• MGF5610 People management and work in a global context
• MGX5920 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.

These units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; postgraduate units are those that commence with the number 5. Students must be able to meet any unit prerequisites.

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 requirementsentry requirements (http://www.monash.edu.au/study/coursefinder/course/2099).

Students wishing to exit the Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management early may apply to graduate with the 1679 Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Graduate Diploma in Human Resource 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 pathway 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 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 a master's program in the Faculty of Business and Economics subject to satisfying the appropriate entry requirementsentry requirements (http://www.monash.edu.au/study/coursefinder/faculty/buseco).

Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Commerce

Candidature in a Master of Philosophy involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by the candidate. It is expected that the research undertaken will make a contribution to the discipline in which the candidate is enrolled by applying, clarifying, critiquing or interpreting that knowledge. Candidates are supported by a minimum of two supervisors throughout their candidature.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to:

• extend knowledge, expertise and skill through the application of research to business problems and issues
• gain experience in the design and implementation of research
• develop the ability to carry out independent research
• make a contribution to an existing body of knowledge by applying, clarifying or interpreting that knowledge

Candidature rules

For all candidature rules and other important information for candidates refer to the Handbook for Research Master's DegreesHandbook for Research Master's Degrees (http://www.monash.edu.au/migr/research-degrees/handbook/masters).

Upgrade to PhD

Those students who:

• undertake the coursework requirements for the PhD but are not successful in upgrading from the Master of Philosophy to the PhD, will have an 84 per cent thesis component in the Master of Philosophy
• upgrade to the PhD after successful completion of coursework will undertake the 92 per cent thesis option in the PhD program.

Graduate seminars

All students are required to attend the graduate seminars organised by the department in which they are enrolled. They will also be expected to attend and participate regularly in the seminar series. Students are required to present one seminar. The graduate seminar is an unweighted unit, and does not count as one of the units required.

This course consists of a research and thesis component, and a coursework component if one of the coursework options detailed under 'Requirements' is chosen.

Candidates must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

(a.) carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the faculty in the candidate's chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the faculty

(b.) submit for assessment a thesis as outlined in the options below, on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of the thesis based on or partially based on conjointly published or unpublished workconjointly published or unpublished work (http://www.monash.edu.au/migr/examiners/publication/) may be permitted.

Students can only select from the percentage thesis component/s indicated for each department, other options are not available.

Options

100 per cent thesis option

Students are required to write a thesis of up to 50,000 words, which constitutes 100 per cent of the workload for the course.

Coursework and 67 per cent thesis option

Students are required to write a thesis of about 25,000 words, which constitutes 67 per cent of the workload for the course.

In addition, students are required to select four units from the department responsible for the supervision of their thesis as set out below. Students are required to include in the four units at least two 5000-level units from the department in which they are enrolled for the master's course. This unit should be related to the topic of their thesis.*

Coursework and 92 per cent thesis option

Students are required to write a thesis of up to 50,000 words, which constitutes 92 per cent of the workload for the course.

In addition, students are required to complete one 5000-level unit from the department responsible for the supervision of their thesis. This unit should be related to the topic of their thesis.*

* Normally, the coursework component is taken over the first two semesters before proceeding to the thesis component. Students are required to achieve an average grade of 70 per cent or above in all units undertaken.

Requirements by department, centre and school

Department of Accounting and Finance

(a.) Students must undertake the 100 per cent thesis component (the 92 per cent and 67 per cent thesis options are not available)

or

Students intending to upgrade to the PhD must complete:

• BEX6300 Philosophy of research

plus one unit from the following:

• BEX6100 Advanced quantitative research methods
• BEX6200 Advanced qualitative research methods

Students who upgrade to the PhD after successful completion of the coursework will undertake the 92 per cent option in the PhD program.

Those students who undertake the coursework requirements for the PhD but are not successful in upgrading from the MPhil to the PhD, will have an 84 per cent thesis component in the MPhil.

Department of Management

Students must undertake the 92 per cent thesis option (the 67 per cent and 100 per cent thesis options are not available)

(a.) Students must complete one unit from the 5000-level units taught by the department. The unit to be taken should be related to thesis topic.

(b.) Students are required to participate in the departmental seminar program.

(c.) Students must complete the 92 per cent thesis component.

or

Students intending to upgrade to the PhD must complete:

• BEX6300 Philosophy of research

plus one unit from the following:

• BEX6100 Advanced quantitative research methods
• BEX6200 Advanced qualitative research methods

Students who upgrade to the PhD after successful completion of the coursework will undertake the 92 per cent option in this PhD program.

Those students who undertake the coursework requirements for the PhD but are not successful in upgrading from the MPhil to the PhD will have an 84 per cent thesis component in the MPhil.

Department of Marketing

Students must undertake the 100 per cent thesis component (the 92 per cent and 67 per cent thesis options are not available)

or

Students intending to upgrade to the PhD complete:

• BEX6300 Philosophy of research

plus one of the following:

• BEX6100 Advanced quantitative research methods
• BEX6200 Advanced qualitative research methods

Students who upgrade to the PhD after successful completion of the coursework will undertake the 92 per cent option in the PhD program.

Those students who undertake the coursework requirements for the PhD but are not successful in upgrading from the MPhil to the PhD will have an 84 per cent thesis component in the MPhil.

Department of Business Law and Taxation

Students must undertake the 92 per cent thesis option (the 67 per cent and 100 per cent thesis options are not available)

(a.) Students must complete one unit from the 5000-level units taught by the department. The unit taken should be related to the thesis topic.

(b.) Students are required to participate in the departmental seminar program.

(c.) Students must complete the 92 per cent thesis component.

Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics

Students must undertake the 67 per cent thesis option or the 92 per cent thesis option (the 100 per cent option if not available)

67 per cent thesis option

(a.) Students must complete two units from the 5000-level or 6000-level units taught by the department.

(b.) Students must complete two further 4000-level or 6000-level units taught by the department, or by the Department of Accounting and Finance, the Department of Economics or the School of Mathematical Sciences.

(c.) Students must complete the 67 per cent thesis component.

92 per cent thesis option

(a.) Students must complete one unit from the 5000-level or 6000-level units taught by the department. The unit to be taken should be related to the thesis topic.

(b.) Students must complete ETC5470/ETF5470 Econometrics graduate seminar.

(c.) Students must complete the 92 per cent thesis component.

or

All students who intend to upgrade to the PhD, must complete two 6000-level units which will normally include ETX6500 Statistical inference and ETX6510 Foundations of econometrics.

Students who upgrade to the PhD after successful completion of the coursework will undertake the 92 per cent option in the PhD program.

Those students who undertake the coursework requirements for the PhD but are not successful in upgrading from the MPhil to the PhD will have an 84 per cent thesis component in the MPhil.

Department of Economics

Students must undertake the 67 per cent thesis option.

(a.) Students must complete the following three units

• ECC5650 Microeconomic theory
• ECC5660 Macroeconomic theory
• ECC5850 Mathematical economic theory

(b.) Students must complete one unit from the 5000-level units taught by the department. The unit to be taken should be related to the thesis topic.

(c.) Students must complete ECC5800 Economics graduate seminar.

(iv.) Students must complete the 67 per cent thesis component.

Centre of Policy Studies

Students must undertake the 100 per cent thesis option.

Centre of Health Economics

Students must undertake the 100 per cent thesis option.

School of Business, Gippsland

Students will be required to undertake the requirements of the relevant disciplines.

School of Business, Malaysia

Students will be required to undertake the requirements of the relevant disciplines.

Students may apply to upgrade to PhD candidature after a defined period (usually 9-12 months candidature, full-time or equivalent), provided that satisfactory progress has been made and certain conditions are met.

Master of Philosophy

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.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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.) demonstrate judgement, integrity and creativity in the application of advanced knowledge and skills in accounting to existing and emerging events.

Students may be eligible for up to 48 credit points for previous graduate level studies in accounting, completion of the CPA Program or the Chartered Accountants Program, or an honours degree in accounting. Credits or exemptions up to 24 credit points may be granted for previous undergraduate studies in accounting.

48 credit points

Refer to the faculty's Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/) page in this Handbook.

This course consists of:

• four accounting refresher units
• eight specialisation mastery units
• four elective units

(a.) Students have the option to undertake four out of six refresher accounting units with the objective of acquiring a basic body of accounting knowledge in the Australian context:

Students may choose four from the following six units (24 points):

• ACF5953 Financial accounting
• BFF5954 Business finance
• ACF5958 Accounting information and systems modelling
• BTF5903 Law and business decisions
• BTF5965 Taxation law
• BTF5501 Corporations law

All students must complete:

(b.) the following eight units (48 points):

• ACF5956 Advanced financial accounting*
• ACF5957 Auditing and assurance*
• ACF5100 Advanced strategic management accounting
• ACF5120 Forensic accounting and fraud examination
• ACF5130 Financial statement analysis and business valuation
• ACF5150 Financial reporting issues
• ACF5330 Integrated systems for business enterprises
• ACF5350 Applied contemporary accounting**

* Students who have completed the equivalent of these units will be given a preclusion, requiring alternative units to be completed. Units to be determined in consultation with the course coordinator and research director.

** This capstone unit and other designated specialisation mastery units incorporate the application of research principles including research methods applicable to the accounting field of work.

(c.) one of the following options (24 points):

(i.) four graduate-level accounting electives, or other related units as approved by the course coordinator

(ii.) an advanced research option incorporating:

• ACX4000 Research methods
• ACF5001 Research project in accounting

plus one of the following units (to be chosen in consultation with the course coordinator and research director):

• ACX4040 Issues in accounting information systems
• ACX4050 Issues in auditing and assurance
• ACX4070 Issues in financial accounting
• ACX4090 Issues in management accounting

Students wishing to exit the Master of Accounting early may apply to graduate with one of the following, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award:

• 1679 Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study
• 3848 Graduate Diploma in Business after successful completion of 48 points of study.

Master of Accounting
Master of Business (Accounting)

This course offers students the opportunity to study statistics, econometrics, finance, economics and mathematics to an advanced level. Students may also receive accreditation for the part one and part two elements of the Actuaries Institute's professional examinations and will prepare students for careers in the business and financial sectors with specific focus on actuarial and mathematical modelling and forecasting roles.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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 master's level in actuarial studies.

Refer to the faculty's Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/) page in this Handbook.

The course has two main components:

• a set of core units in econometrics
• free electives.

Students must complete:

(a.) the following eight units (48 points):

• BFC2340 Debt markets and fixed income securities
• ETC2410 Introductory econometrics
• ETC2430 Actuarial statistics
• ETC2520 Probability and statistical inference for economics and business
• ETC4110 Actuarial practice I
• ETC4120 Actuarial practice II
• ETC4130 Asset liability management
• ETF5550 Research project or ETF5555 Minor thesis (12 points)

((b.) seven open graduate (level-5) electives (42 points) as follows which may be chosen:

• from the list of recommended electives below
• from units offered by the Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics or the Faculty of Business and Economics
• from disciplines offered by another faculty
• as individual units.

Electives choices are subject to the approval of the course director.

Elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) and indexes of units by facultyfaculty (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/index-byfaculty-bus.html) and by departmentdepartment (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/index-byou-department-of-econometrics-and-business-statistics.html) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; graduate units are those that commence with the number 5. Students must be able to meet any unit prerequisites.

Recommended electives

• ETC5353 Contingencies in insurance and pensions
• ETC5342 Insurance statistics
• ETC5346 Financial econometrics
• ETC5351 Modelling in finance and insurance
• ETC5340 Principles of econometrics
• ETC5341 Applied econometrics
• ETC5440 Econometric theory
• ETC5441 Applied econometrics 2
• ETC5420 Microeconometrics
• ETC5460 Financial econometrics 2
• ETC5410 Special topics in econometrics
• ECF5927 Managerial economics
• ECF5923 Macroeconomic and monetary policy
• ETF5231 Business forecasting
• ETF5600 Quantitative models for business research
• ETF5200 Applied econometrics
• ETF5500 Survey data analysis
• ETF5300 Applied financial econometrics
• ETF5410 Special topics in econometrics

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 Actuarial Studies early may apply to graduate with one of the following, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award:

• 1679 Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study
• 3848 Graduate Diploma in Business after successful completion of 48 points of study.

Master of Actuarial Studies

This course is designed for marketing graduates who seek to expand their knowledge of advanced marketing concepts and theories. The course features an advanced suite of marketing units reflecting state-of-the-art knowledge in the discipline, taught by a faculty who are globally recognised experts in their chosen scholarly areas. The pedagogy involves intellectually stimulating avenues ranging from highly interactive lectures to case discussions and seminars. It is ideal career preparation for those at an early stage in their career, wanting to specialise in a marketing-intensive business.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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 theoretical knowledge in the field of marketing, and critically assess classical and contemporary marketing theories and their relevance to marketing practitioners.

Students may be eligible for credit to a maximum of 50 per cent of course requirements for previous graduate level studies. Credits or exemptions up to a maximum of 24 credit points may be granted for bachelor degree level qualifications in business and a further 24 credit points may be granted for honours degree level qualifications in business.

48 credit points

Refer to the faculty's Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/) page in this Handbook.

The course has two main components:

• eight core units
• eight elective units.

Students must complete 16 units as follows:

(a.) eight compulsory units (48 points):

• MKF5251 Case studies in marketing strategy
• MKF5461 Contemporary issues in marketing
• MKF5463 Advanced buyer behaviour
• MKF5741 Marketing decision analysis
• MKF5761 Managing supply networks
• MKX4050 Marketing theory
• MKX4080 Advanced business research methods
• MKX5123 Entrepreneurial innovation

(b.) one of the following options (48 points):

(i.) free electives subject to the following conditions:

• at least 24 points must be taken from the offerings of the Department of Marketing
• 12 points must be taken from disciplines within the Faculty of Business and Economics
• the remaining 12 points can be taken from disciplines offered by other faculties.

(ii.) the following three research pathway* units (24 points):

• MKX4070 Qualitative research methods
• MKX4080 Quantitative research methods in marketing or MKF5403 Advanced business research methods
• MKF5301 Minor thesis (12 points)

plus four graduate-level units (24 points) subject to the following conditions:

• 12 points must be taken from disciplines within the Faculty of Business and Economics
• the remaining 12 points can be taken from disciplines offered by other faculties.

* Students intending to enrol in the research pathway require permission and will need to demonstrate a strong academic record in their prior or current studies. Interested students should discuss this option with the course coordinator.

Students wishing to exit the Master of Advanced Marketing early may apply to graduate with one of the following, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award:

• 1679 Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study
• 3848 Graduate Diploma in Business after successful completion of 48 points of study.

Master of Advanced Marketing

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.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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

• have advanced knowledge to master's level in applied econometrics.

Students who enter this course with an undergraduate degree in business or economics or statistics and have achieved at least 65 per cent (or equivalent) in an introductory regression subject (similar to ETF2100/ETC2410) are eligible for credit for up to four units chosen from units at level 2 and 3 in parts (a.) and (b.) of the 'Requirements' for this course.

Students who enter this course with an honours degree in business, economics or statistics and have achieved at least 65 per cent (or equivalent) in an intermediate econometrics subject (similar to ETF3200/ETC3410) are eligible for credit for up to eight units from (a.) and (b.) of the 'Requirements' for this course, with four of those units from level 2 and 3.

The course has three main components:

• five compulsory units
• ten selected units.

Students must complete:

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

• ETC5252 Probability and statistical inference for economics and business
• ETF2100/ETC2410 Introductory econometrics
• ETF2700 Mathematics for business or ETC2440 Mathematics for economics and business
• ETF5320/ETC5341 Applied econometrics

(b.) up to four units (24 points) from the following list, of which no more than 12 points can be level 2 or 3 units

• ETF3231 Business forecasting or ETC2450 Applied forecasting for business and economics
• ETF3300 Quantitative methods for financial markets
• ETF3500/ETC3500 Survey data analysis
• ETF3600 Quantitative models for business research
• ETC5340 Principles of econometrics
• ETC5345 Time series analysis for business and economics
• ETC5346 Financial econometrics;
• a maximum of 12 points from units offered by any faculty* with approval from the course coordinator