Caution
Copyright © Monash University 1996
ISBN 1320-6222
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Course director: Professor Stewart Marshall
+ have combined studies in the humanities and social sciences with a vocational and professional element by taking additional studies drawn from the major business disciplines;
+ have acquired the depth and breadth of knowledge and skills to facilitate an administrative career in social welfare, education, the media professions and public administration; or
+ have broadened their understanding of business disciplines by combining studies in the humanities and social sciences with major studies in business. This has particular relevance for students undertaking major studies in economics, management, tourism and marketing.
The disciplines from which students may select subjects for inclusion in the double degree are those taught by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and those taught by the School of Business and Electronic Commerce*.
* Subject to final university approval.
(a) humanities and social sciences disciplinary majors or minors - English, gender studies, history/politics, Indonesian, mass communications, sociology and writing (subject to approval);
(b) humanities and social sciences disciplinary and interdisciplinary minors - Australian studies; community studies; journalism;
(c) business disciplinary majors or submajors - economics; management; marketing; tourism management; accounting;
(d) business disciplinary and interdisciplinary submajor - computing; law
(e) business specialisations - local government; banking and finance.
Students should be aware that they may include subjects from other disciplines for credit towards the Bachelor of Arts. Currently these subjects include GSC1301 (Welfare issues), GSC1801 (Introduction to Koorie society) and GSC2806 (Koorie archaeology), GSC1611 (Understanding university learning), GSC1601 (Basic statistics and computing for social sciences), GSC1602 (Introduction to methods of social research).
A first-year sequence is a pair of first-level subjects which form the first part of a major or minor sequence.
A minor sequence or submajor shall require four subjects of study and will normally comprise two successive parts, being either a first-year sequence followed by two second-level subjects, or two second-level subjects followed by two third-level subjects.
A major sequence in arts disciplines shall normally comprise three successive parts to include a minimum of fifty-two and a maximum of seventy-six points. Normally a major will include a first-level sequence totalling two subjects and such second and third-level subjects as are prescribed in the outline of studies to complete the remaining forty to sixty-four points.
A major sequence in business disciplines shall normally comprise three successive parts to include thirty-six points. Normally a major will include a first-level sequence and such second and third-level subjects as are prescribed in the outline of studies to complete the major.
A candidate for the double degree must fulfil the following requirements to receive the award of Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Business:
(a) complete at least 192 but not more that 216 points;
(b) complete at least one major sequence and one minor sequence from disciplines offered by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. A major will comprise a minimum of fifty-two points and may include a maximum of seventy-six points. Normally the first two subjects of a major will be a first-level sequence and the remaining subjects will be taken from levels two and three;
(c) complete the prescribed core and at least two major sequences from the School of Business and Electronic Commerce*. A major will comprise six subjects (thirty-six points). Normally the first two subjects of a major will be a first-level sequence and the remaining four subjects will be taken from levels two and three;
(d) undertake additional subjects to complete the 192 points needed for the degrees.
The course of study is normally a minimum of four years full-time or eight years part-time or by distance education, and normally cannot extend beyond eleven years.
* Subject to final university approval.
Course director: to be advised
This double degree course is designed to enable graduates to pursue a computing career in areas requiring a strong business and commercial background, or a career in one of the business discipline areas supported by commercially relevant professional computing skills.
The course is directed towards intending students whose career goals are in line with the above objectives, and who combine ability with high motivation.
+ a sixteen-subject business sequence
+ a sixteen-subject system development sequence.
The two sequences must meet the following requirements:
+ GBU1001 Introductory accounting A
+ GBU1101 Introduction to economics
+ GBU1201 Introduction to business law
+ GBU1302 Management theory and functions
+ GBU1401 Introduction to marketing
+ GAS1751 Quantitative methods
+ GCO1815 Computer technology
plus either
(a) completion of two business major sequences of six subjects (but including one subject from the core above) selected from: accounting, economics, marketing and management: or
(b) completion of one business major sequences of six subjects drawn from the strands in (a) above, combined with two sub-major sequences each of four subjects (but including one subject from the core above) drawn from: accounting, economics, marketing and management, business computing and law.
+ GCO1811 Computing programming 1
+ GCO1812 Computer programming
+ GCO1813 Information systems 1
+ GAS1614 Discrete mathematics
+ GCO2812 Computer organisation
+ GCO2813 Information systems 2
+ GCO2814 Operating systems
+ GCO2815 Database management systems
+ GCO2817 Computer programming 3
+ GCO3819 Computing project
plus three subjects selected from:
+ GCO3812 Data communications
+ GCO3813 Systems programming
+ GCO3814 Human computer interaction
+ GCO3815 Artificial intelligence
+ GCO3816 Information systems 3
+ GCO3817 Computer graphics
* Subject to final university approval.
Course director: Mr Keith Enders
+ be qualified to work at a professional/managerial level in an engineering oriented environment in which modern business techniques are required, or in a business environment in which an engineering background is an advantage;
+ have acquired the depth and breadth of skills to enable them to contribute significantly to Australia's technological advancement reflected in a more internationally competitive manufacturing and business sector.
Entry is normally via VTAC and students may complete the first year of either a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Business degree before starting the double degree. An average result of C (credit) is required in the first year of study.
Students for this course will be selected taking into account their academic results at Year 12 level or equivalent, including a requirement for a high level of performance in English, Mathematics and Science, meeting Bachelor of Engineering requirements. A high level of motivation to undertake this combined course will also be a requirement. Mature-aged students who have demonstrated high academic ability and a strong desire to undertake this course may also be selected.
Students who have completed first year of the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Business or a similar course at another institution, and have demonstrated high academic ability and high motivation, may also be admitted to second-year programs of this combined course, generally with full credit for appropriate first-year studies.
The course structure will include the following:
(a) The common first-year engineering or first-year business followed by the selection of one of the engineering disciplines: civil, electro-mechanical, electronic and computer or mechanical.
(b) (i) Accounting, economics, management and marketing; or (ii) One major study sequence of six subjects of credit from strands in (b) (i) above, combined with two submajor study sequences each of four subjects or credit from strands in (b) (i) above or which form submajors in computing or business law.
(c) Completion of the seven compulsory business core subjects as specified for the Bachelor of Business degree or appropriate substitution subjects as directed or approved by the head of the School of Business and Electronic Commerce# such that a minimum of 252 credit points will comprise the double degree and meet the previously accredited requirements for each separate degree.
Completion of the program in the minimum time will require careful course planning. Course advisers in the School of Business and Electronic Commerce# and the Gippsland School of Engineering should be consulted for advice.
# Subject to final university approval.
Course director: Associate Professor Bill Battersby
The honours course is conducted at the Caulfield, Gippsland and Peninsula campuses, and is of one year's full-time duration.
It also aims to expose students to both the substantial theory and practice of business related research so that they are prepared for future higher degree research.
The course involves one year of full-time study, and is offered on-campus only.
Students are required to complete subjects totalling forty-eight credit points, as follows:
+ GBU4600 Business research methods (12 credit points)
+ GBU4610 Research project and report (24 credit points)
+ plus two advanced subjects from the selected specialist area in accounting, economics, management or marketing (six credit points each). These specialist subjects are:
Accounting
+ GBU4013 Advanced financial accounting
+ GBU4014 Advanced management accounting
Economics
+ GBU4113 Regional economics
+ GBU4114 Theory and practice of economic reforms
Management
+ GBU4320 Contemporary issues in management
+ GBU4321 Business consulting
Marketing
+ GBU4411 Advanced marketing
+ GBU4412 Developing a marketing orientation
(ii) Candidates should normally have obtained a minimum average credit grade over levels two and three of the undergraduate degree in the specialised area of business subjects.
(iii) Applications must include legally certified copies of entry qualifications.
# Subject to final university approval.