MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS
Business & Economics Handbook 1996
Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
Caution
Copyright © Monash University 1996
ISBN 1320-6222
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
OUTLINE OF GRADUATE STUDIES -Caulfield and PeninsulaPart 1
CONTENTS
- Executive certificates
- Graduate Certificate in Accounting - GradCertAcc
- Graduate Certificate in Asian Business - GradCertAsianBus
- Graduate Certificate of Business - GradCertBus
- Graduate Certificate in Internal Auditing - GradCertIntAud
- Graduate Certificate in Management - GradCertMgt
- Graduate Certificate in Taxation+ - GradCertTax
Responsibility for subject choice
Students are advised that, while the faculty will endeavour to give every
possible assistance and advice concerning subject choice, the onus is on the
student to ensure that the subjects selected meet the course regulations and
requirements. This not the faculty's responsibility and the faculty does not
take any responsibility for error in subject selection.
The faculty has recently introduced executive certificates in many discipline
areas. These certificates are available to senior managers without a first
degree who have extensive relevant employment experience. They involve the
study of four graduate-level subjects in the relevant discipline area and
provide for articulation opportunities, where a relevant graduate diploma
course exists, for those students who attain an average of credit level or
above throughout their studies.
Applicants for executive certificates must have at least six years business
experience, and have been either an owner manager or in a
management/supervisory position(s) or administering expenditure in excess of
$500,000 per annum for at least three years. Applicants also need to be
recommended by their employer or, if self employed, must provide suitable
references.
Inquiries should be directed to the relevant department for more specific
details relating to the availability of executive certificates in the chosen
area of study.
Course code: 0569
Course director: Mr Lawrence Webb
The course
The Graduate Certificate in Accounting is a one-year part-time fee-paying
course, which is designed for students with a degree in a field other than
accounting who wish to obtain a sound introduction to accounting concepts and
procedures.
Successful candidates may proceed to studies towards a Graduate Diploma in
Accounting, which will then provide them with the basic requirement to obtain
membership of the professional accounting bodies.
Objectives
An introduction to Graduate Diploma/Master of Practising Accounting, accounting
principles, theory, financial and management accounting for non-accounting
graduates.
Entrance requirements
Normally applicants for this course require a pass degree or an equivalent
qualification from a recognised tertiary institution. Applicants without a
first degree who have at least six years senior management experience should
consult the course director as to the availability of an executive certificate
in the discipline area.
Venue
Classes are offered at the Caulfield campus in two block teaching sessions
Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday at 6 - 10 pm and Saturday 9 am - 6 pm.
Credit for work done elsewhere
Candidates may be eligible for a maximum of one exemption for equivalent
subjects completed in prior degree.
Articulation
On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Accounting candidates may be
eligible to transfer to the Graduate Diploma in Accounting or Master of
Practising Accounting programs.
Course structure
+ ACC6500 Introductory accounting and financial information systems 1
+ ACC6601 Financial accounting I
+ ACC6611 Managerial accounting
+ FIN6020 Business Law
Course code: 1021
Course director: Ms Alice de Jonge
The course
This part-time four-subject course is aimed at providing the specialised skills
and expertise critical for successful decision-making within the Asian region.
Designed for business people, economists, lawyers, bankers, financiers,
accountants and managers connected directly or through clients to the Asian
region, the course focuses on financial, legal, economic and social factors
which impact upon operations within the Asian region.
* Subject to final university approval.
Objectives
The course has both an academic and a vocational orientation and provides
participants with:
+ an overview of the Asian region's socio-economic environment with a
focus on selected regional countries;
+ an understanding of the legal systems governing international trade and
regional business operations;
+ an awareness of the economic, social and legal factors affecting Asian
regional trade and finance;
+ practical negotiating skills sharpened by an understanding of
cross-cultural Asian legal and socio-economic factors;
+ an appreciation of effective human resource management in the Asian
region;
+ an understanding of Asian capital markets and their financial
instruments;
+ a knowledge of the functions and characteristics of Asian regional
financial markets and selected banking systems;
+ an ability to develop a business and financing strategy incorporating
regional aims.
Entrance requirements
Normally admission to the course is open to applicants who have qualified for a
pass degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary
institution. Applicants without a first degree who have at least six years
senior management experience should consult the course director as to the
availability of an executive certificate in the discipline area.
Venue
Evening classes are offered at the Caulfield campus.
Credit for work done elsewhere
Please refer to the course director for the Graduate Certificate in Asian
Business for details relating to credit transfers.
Course structure
The course can be taken on a one or two subject per semester basis. Completion
of the course requires a pass in four subjects.
+ FIN6030 Asian economies
+ FIN6040 Asian banking and finance
+ FIN6050 Asian business law
+ MGM6070 Asian management
Course code: 0567
Course director: Ms Anne Bardoel
The course
The aim of this course is to allow employers the opportunity to sponsor their
senior managers into a four-unit graduate certificate. Companies that wish to
encourage their managers to study in graduate diploma or masters programs can
see this course as a useful starting point for those who wish to continue with
higher study and as a useful exit point for those requiring specific
educational programs.
The Graduate Certificate of Business will enable employers to select the four
subjects from any of the graduate diploma programs in the Syme Department of
Accounting, Syme Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Business
Management, and Syme Department of Marketing in the Faculty of Business and
Economics which are most appropriate for their managers.
Both the Graduate Certificate of Business and the Graduate Certificate in
Management have been specifically designed to enable employers to sponsor their
middle to senior managers for an accredited qualification.
Objectives
On completion of the course students should:
+ gain an introductory general business knowledge in subjects which they
choose from the Faculty of Business and Economics offerings;
+ be equipped with the learning skills to undertake further study in
graduate diploma and masters subjects in the faculty.
Entrance requirements
Admission to the course is open to applicants who possess a pass degree in any
discipline from a recognised tertiary institution; or equivalent qualification.
A key selection criteria will be an assessment of whether the applicant
possesses the experience and ability to successfully complete the course.
Previous academic achievements and work experience will be considered in this
assessment. Applicants without a first degree who have at least six years
senior management experience should consult the course director as to the
availability of an executive certificate the discipline area.
Venue
This course will be offered part-time either on the Caulfield campus or
`in-house'.
Credit for work done elsewhere
Please refer to the course director for the Graduate Certificate of Business
for details relating to credit transfers.
Course structure
Completion of the graduate certificate will require a pass grade in four
subjects selected from graduate programs offered by the Syme Department of
Accounting, Syme Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Business
Management, and Syme Department of Marketing in the Faculty of Business and
Economics.
Where the graduate certificate is conducted in-house, the client shall
determine the selection of subjects making up the graduate certificate.
Candidates for the graduate certificate must complete all subject prerequisites
as specified in the details of subjects, to the satisfaction of the course
leader.
Course code: 0536
Course director: Mr Gurdarshan Gill
The course
The Graduate Certificate in Internal Auditing is a one-year part-time
fee-paying course suitable for practising internal auditors. The course will
provide an opportunity for internal auditors to improve their knowledge and
skills in the theory and practice of internal auditing. Students will obtain an
understanding of and improve their skills in various disciplines affecting the
work of internal auditors. The course aims to prepare graduates for
accreditation with the professional organisations.
Objectives
The course provides:
+ an opportunity for internal auditors to improve their knowledge and
skills in the theory and practice of internal auditing;
+ an understanding and knowledge of various disciplines affecting the work
of internal auditors;
+ meaningful internal audit education to assist graduates in preparing for
accreditation with professional organisations.
Entrance requirements
Normally applicants for this course require a pass degree or an equivalent
qualification from a recognised tertiary institution. Applicants without a
first degree who have at least six years senior management experience should
consult the course director as to the availability of an executive certificate
in the discipline area.
Venue
Evening classes will be offered at the Caulfield campus or at an alternative
venue as required.
Credit for work done elsewhere
Candidates may be eligible for a maximum of two exemptions for equivalent
subjects already completed.
Course structure
+ ACC6420 Theory and practice of internal auditing I
+ ACC6430 Theory and practice of internal auditing II
+ ACC6440 Management science and information systems
+ ACC6450 Managerial accounting
Course code: 0568
Course director: Ms Anne Bardoel
The course
The aim of this course is to allow employers the opportunity to sponsor their
senior managers into a four-unit graduate certificate. Companies that wish to
encourage their managers to study in graduate diploma or masters programs can
see this course as a useful starting point for those who wish to continue with
higher study and as a useful exit point for those requiring specific
educational programs.
The Graduate Certificate in Management will enable employers to select the four
subjects from any of the graduate diploma programs in the Department of
Business Management, Faculty of Business and Economics which are most
appropriate for their managers.
Both the Graduate Certificate of Business and the Graduate Certificate in
Management have been specifically designed to enable employers to sponsor their
middle to senior managers for an accredited qualification.
Objectives
On completion of the course students should:
+ gain an introductory level experience in the principles of management in
a complex and rapidly changing environment;
+ be familiar with the key competencies required by the generalist
manager;
+ have an understanding of the processes by which managers can influence
individual and group performance in organisations.
Entrance requirements
Normally applicants for the course require a pass degree or equivalent
qualification from a recognised tertiary institution. A key selection criterion
will be an assessment of whether the applicant possesses the experience and
ability to successfully complete the course. Previous academic achievements and
work experience will be considered in this assessment. Applicants without a
first degree who have at least six years senior management experience should
consult the course director as to the availability of an executive certificate
in the discipline area.
Venue
The course will be offered part-time on the Caulfield campus or `in-house'.
Credit for work done elsewhere
Please refer to the course director for the Graduate Certificate in Management
for details relating to credit transfers.
Course structure
The graduate certificate shall comprise four subjects of which a core of three
subjects must be chosen from the following list of subjects from the Graduate
Diploma in Business Management. A candidate may select as the fourth subject
any other graduate-level subject offered by the faculty.
+ ACC6720 Accounting for managers
+ MGM6210 Introduction to systems thinking
+ MGM6720 Managing in a changing environment
+ MGM6700 Managing people and organisations
+ MGM6851 Human resource management issues
+ MGM6880 Managing quality and productivity
+ MGM6890 Information management
+ MGM6940 Managerial competencies
+ MKT6780 Marketing concepts and strategies
Course code: To be advised
Course director: Mr Wayne Gumley
The course
The aim of this fee-paying course is to provide a short course in taxation and
related topics appropriate for taxation practitioners seeking to meet
continuing professional education requirements; become registered tax agents;
or update their knowledge in specific taxation areas. It is also appropriate
for graduates working in other areas who regularly deal with taxation issues
and for those who wish to complete a preliminary course of taxation studies.
* Subject to final university approval.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course students will have:
+ examined in detail the legislation, case law and income tax rulings
applicable to a selected range of taxation issues;
+ gained an appropriate level of understanding of the areas of accounting
and general law which are related to taxation practice;
+ considered practical case studies and class exercises designed to
develop the advanced analytical skills required in interpretation and
application of taxation laws;
+ developed an appreciation of the need for an integration of diverse
areas of revenue law and general business law in modern business
transactions;
+ become familiar with taxation law research skills and analytical writing
skills through the completion of written assignments on a variety of current
taxation issues; and
+ developed oral presentation skills through participation in class
discussions on complex taxation matters.
Entrance requirements
Normally applicants for admission to this course require a pass degree or
equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution. Applicants
without a first degree who have at least six years senior management experience
should consult the course director as to the availability of an executive
certificate in the discipline area.
Course structure
Candidates must complete any four subjects from the following list of
electives:
+ FIN 6390 Penalties and prosecutions
+ FIN 6440 Tax administration
+ FIN 6450 Taxable entities
+ FIN 6460 Capital gains tax
+ FIN 6470 Remuneration and retirement packages
+ FIN 6480 International tax
+ FIN 6490 Current issues in taxation and tax planning
+ FIN 6500 Indirect and other taxes
+ FIN 6060 Asian taxation
Duration
Students would normally complete the course over one semester of full-time
study or two semesters of part-time study.
Venue
This course is normally offered on campus in evening seminars at the Caulfield
campus and may also be offered at other locations or modes of delivery by
negotiation.
Credit for work done elsewhere
Applicants who have completed subjects at a recognised tertiary institution
which are similar in content to subjects forming part of this course may apply
to the course director for credit to a maximum of one subject. Such credit is
at the discretion of the course director.
Articulation
Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Taxation may be eligible for
admission to the Graduate Diploma in Taxation course with credit for up to four
subjects.
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