Caution
Copyright © Monash University 1996
ISBN 1320-6222
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Course director: Mr Denis Fettes
The course blends a conceptual theoretical framework with practical applications and covers basic discipline material through to more specialised accounting strand requirements. Graduates will be well equipped to seek employment in both private and public-sector enterprises.
+ be able to apply rigorous theoretical and practical skills in accounting and corporate finance, as a basis for professional practice;
+ have developed skills in management, marketing, economic principles, quantitative methods and strategic thinking;
+ demonstrate the capacity to effectively synthesise and communicate knowledge when analysing and solving problems;
+ appreciate the need for independent learning, adaptability and continuing education to meet the demands of a constantly changing business environment;
+ have developed skills in interpersonal behaviour along with critical, analytical and technical skills within the accounting environment;
+ have satisfied the membership requirements of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators;
+ be ready for the market place in terms of practical knowledge and technical competence.
+ Members of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators will be granted credit for three subjects.
+ Holders of a recognised Certificate of Business Studies are eligible for credit for up to a maximum of four subjects in the course, to be determined by the course director.
+ Holders of an Associate Diploma in Accounting from a TAFE college (prior to 1989 entry) are eligible for up to a maximum of six subjects on a subject-by-subject basis, depending on the specialisation undertaken in the Associate Diploma in Accounting.
+ Holders of an Associate Diploma in Accounting from a TAFE college (post-1989 entry) are eligible for up to eight subjects credit. A maximum of eight subjects on a subject-by-subject basis is possible for an approved articulation program.
+ Students who are members of an approved professional accounting body will be admitted to year two of the course. A list of approved professional bodies is available from the Syme Department of Accounting and the Peninsula campus administration offices.
+ FIN1710 Macroeconomics
+ FIN1010 Commercial law
+ MKT1120 Marketing theory and practice
+ ECM1640 Business mathematics and statistics
+ MGM1230 Business communication
+ MGM1300 Introduction to management
+ ACC2491 Company reporting
+ FIN1300 Money and capital markets
+ MKT2111 Buyer behaviour
+ ACC2431 Management accounting
+ ACC9011 Elective
+ FIN2710 Microeconomics
+ ACC3491 Advanced financial accounting theory and practice
+ ACC9021 Elective
+ MGM3401 Strategic management
+ ACC3791 International accounting
+ ACC9031 Elective
+ MKT3141 Issues in competitive advantage
Students studying their course part-time are advised that evening lectures may be offered only in one semester in a teaching year.
Course director: Associate Professor Stewart Jones
(1) ACC4050 (Research project) and SYM4060 (Research methods), both of which are compulsory and equivalent to two subjects each;
(2) two subjects chosen from ACC4010 (Advanced financial accounting), ACC4020 (Advanced management accounting), ACC4030 (Advanced finance), ACC4040 (Advanced investments) and ACC7210 (Advanced treasury management);
(3) two subjects chosen from those listed in (2) above (and not previously selected) or from subjects offered by the Syme Department of Accounting with a subject code with a numeric prefix of `7'.
Course director: Dr Bill Schroder
Intake into this course ceased after 1993. For details of this course refer to the 1994 faculty handbook.
Course director: Ms Katherine Avram
+ to provide a course of direct relevance to careers in business and specifically in the banking and finance industry, which should allow the graduate to make an early contribution;
+ to provide thorough exposure to a wide range of disciplines to ensure that the graduate achieves a comprehensive business training and develops a broad perspective on business and its role beyond his/her specialised area of interest;
+ to provide an education that emphasises the changing nature of business theory and practice, thereby encouraging the student to become an independent learner cognisant of his/her needs for continuing education;
+ to develop skills in communication and interpersonal behaviour, allowing students to work effectively both in a team and independently;
+ to develop the capacity to synthesise and apply knowledge from a number of separate disciplines when analysing specific problems;
+ to establish a suitable basis for postgraduate study.
On completion of this course a student should be able to:
+ explain the main features of the Australian financial system, and of the international financial system, including institutional arrangements, financial instruments and the relevant legal framework;
+ use mathematical and computing aids in financial applications such as interest calculations, pricing financial instruments and measurement of financial risk;
+ analyse the different risks and returns faced by financial institutions and other participants in financial markets; and assess the effectiveness of alternative management systems;
+ satisfy the educational requirements of the Australian Institute of Bankers;
+ access research materials from various sources, identify relevant financial areas which would justify further research and plan appropriate research strategies.
+ holders of the AAIB award from the Australian Institute of Bankers are eligible for credit for up to six subjects to be determined by the course director (these will usually include ACC1110, FIN1300, FIN1710, FIN1010);
+ members of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators will be granted credit for three subjects. Holders of a recognised Certificate of Business Studies are eligible for credit for up to a maximum of four subjects in the course, to be determined by the course director;
+ holders of a relevant associate diploma (with Year-12 entry) from a TAFE college may be eligible for credits up to a maximum of eight subjects.
+ ECM1640 Business mathematics and statistics
+ FIN1710 Macroeconomics
+ MGM1300 Introduction to management
+ FIN1300 Money and capital markets
+ MGM1230 Business communication
+ MKT1120 Marketing theory and practice
+ FIN2401 Commercial banking and finance
+ FIN2601 Banking law
+ FIN2710 Microeconomics
+ FIN2801 Lending law
+ MKT2111 Buyer behaviour
+ FIN9011 Elective
+ FIN3931 Taxation law
+ MGM3401 Strategic management
+ FIN9021 Elective
+ FIN3841 Lending decisions
+ MKT3141 Issues in competitive advantage
+ FIN9031 Elective
See the section headed `Choice of elective subjects for Bachelor of Business students - Caulfield and Peninsula campuses'.
Course director: Mr Michael Vincent
The course is offered on a part-time basis only and is of six years duration. A part-time candidate is expected to undertake two subjects per semester.
+ to provide a course of direct relevance to careers in business and specifically in the banking and finance industry, which should allow the graduate to make an early contribution;
+ to provide thorough exposure to a wide range of disciplines to ensure that the graduate achieves a comprehensive business training and develops a broad perspective on business and its role beyond his/her specialised area of interest;
+ to provide an education that emphasises the changing nature of business theory and practice, thereby encouraging the student to become an independent learner aware of his/her needs for continuing education;
+ to develop skills in communication and interpersonal behaviour, allowing students to work effectively both in a team and independently;
+ to develop the capacity to synthesise and apply knowledge from a number of separate disciplines when analysing specific problems
+ to establish a suitable basis for postgraduate study.
On completion of this course a student should be able to:
+ explain the main features of the Australian financial system, and of the international financial system, including institutional arrangements, financial instruments and the relevant legal framework;
+ use mathematical and computing aids in financial applications such as interest calculations, pricing financial instruments and measurement of financial risk;
+ analyse the different risks and returns faced by financial institutions and other participants in financial markets; and assess the effectiveness of alternative management systems;
+ satisfy the educational requirements of the Australian Institute of Bankers;
+ access research materials from various sources, identify relevant financial areas which would justify further research and plan appropriate research strategies.
+ holders of the AAIB award from the Australian Institute of Bankers are eligible for credit for up to six subjects to be determined by the course director (these will usually include DEA1110, DEB1300, DEB1710, DEB1010)
+ members of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators will be granted credit for three subjects;
+ holders of a recognised Certificate of Business Studies are eligible for credit for up to a maximum of four subjects in the course, to be determined by the course director;
+ holders of a relevant associate diploma (with Year-12 entry) from a TAFE college may be eligible for credits up to a maximum of eight subjects.
Note: Applicants should clearly state the full name of the course to ensure that the correct material is sent, namely Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance) by distance education.
+ DEM1300 Introduction to management
+ DEB1300 Money and capital markets
+ DEM1230 Business communication
+ DEE1640 Business mathematics and statistics
+ DEA2051 Financial modelling
+ DEA2631 Financial management
+ DEB2801 Lending law
+ DEB9011 Elective
+ DEB3841 Lending decisions
+ DEB9021 Elective
+ DEB3331 International banking and finance
+ DEB9031 Elective