MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS
Business & Economics Handbook 1996
Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
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Copyright © Monash University 1996
ISBN 1320-6222
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
OUTLINE OF GRADUATE STUDIES -GippslandPart 1
CONTENTS
- Executive certificates
- Graduate Diploma in Accounting by distance education - GradDipAcc
- Graduate Certificate of Business (Banking) by distance education - GradCertBus(Bkg) articulating with Graduate Diploma of Business (Banking) by distance education - GradDipBus(Bkg)
- Graduate Certificate of Business (Tourism Operations)/Graduate Diploma of Business (Tourism Management) - GradCertBus(TourismOperations)/GradDipBus(TourismMgt)
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 is 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: BGACPG
Course director: Mr Brian Conheady
The course
The Graduate Diploma of Business (Accounting) is a fee-paying graduate course
by distance education designed primarily for persons with non-accounting degree
qualifications occupying management positions in industry or government
bodies.
Course objectives
On completion of the course students should:
+ have a coherent understanding of accounting and related subjects which
satisfies the tertiary requirements for admission to the Australian Institute
of Chartered Accountants and as an associate member (ASA) of the Australian
Society of Certified Practising Accountants;
+ have a broad and balanced perspective of the interrelationship between
subjects in financial and management accounting, computing, economics, law,
auditing, taxation, finance and quantitative methods;
+ have advanced their personal development through the integration of
their previously acquired knowledge and skills into accounting related areas.
Course structure
The course consists of twelve subjects of study taken over two or more years by
distance education. It is expected that those wishing to undertake such a
course will be in employment and will undertake the course outside normal
working hours. The distance education mode is particularly appropriate for such
people, and the work experience of students will enable them to understand the
concepts more rapidly.
Year one
First semester
+ GBU8014 Introductory accounting
+ GBU8018 Business law
Second semester
+ GBU8019 Computers in business
+ GBU8021 Financial accounting
Year two
First semester
+ GBU8016 Quantitative methods
+ GBU8017 Accounting for management information
Second semester
+ GBU8015 Economic policy
+ GBU8022 Law of partnerships, trust and companies
Year three
First semester
+ GBU8024 Business finance
+ GBU8025 Taxation law and practice
Second semester
+ GBU8026 Accounting theory and current issues
+ GBU8027 Auditing
This program may be varied by arrangement with the course director.
Entrance requirements
Normally admission to the course is open to applicants who have qualified for a
pass degree in a non-accounting discipline or an 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.
Technology requirements
It is strongly recommended that students have access to a personal computer.
(Please note that the School of Business and Electronic Commerce is an
IBM-compatible windows environment.) It is also recommended that students have
access to a modem to facilitate e-mail communication with teaching staff.
Credit for work done elsewhere
Credits and exemptions may be granted for relevant partially completed
graduate studies. The merit of these applications will be determined on a case
by case basis. It is essential that subjects submitted for credit and exemption
fit the philosophy and principles of this graduate course of study. Overseas
qualifications must be assessed by the National Office of Overseas Skills
Recognition (NOOSR) to be considered. Subjects studied more than ten years ago
are regarded as beyond a reasonable time limit for applicability and therefore
are not acceptable for credit/exemption.
Fees
This is a fee-paying graduate course for which no additional liability under
the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) will be incurred. For a student
undertaking the normal workload of two subjects per semester, fees of $800 per
subject will apply. An additional fee will also apply for amenities and library
services. Fees paid may be tax deductible in accordance with Section 51(i) of
the Income Tax Assessment Act, but students will need to determine their own
tax position.
Application procedures
Applications close the first week in February (first intake) and the first week
in June (second intake). Fees are payable on acceptance of an offer. An
administration fee is payable for those students who withdraw from the course
before 31 March (first intake) and 31 August (second intake).
Application forms for course admission may be obtained from the School of
Business and Electronic Commerce office by telephoning (03) 9902 6380 or (051)
226 380. Application forms should be forwarded to the manager, student
sdministration, Monash University, Gippsland campus, Churchill, Victoria 3842.
Applications must include certified documentary evidence of entry
qualifications.
Further inquiries
Information on this course may be obtained by contacting the School of Business
and Electronic Commerce telephone (03) 9902 6380 or (051) 22 6380. For more
specific details on the course, contact the course director, Brian Conheady
telephone (03) 9902 6644 or (051) 22 6644 or facsimile (03) 9902 6205 or (051)
22 6205.
Course code: BCBAPG (Graduate Certificate), BGBAPG (Graduate Diploma)
Course director: Mr Michael Crowley
The course
These fee-paying postgraduate courses by distance education have been designed
to provide graduates in banks and non-bank financial institutions with
intensive training in banking and finance subjects.
Objectives
On completion of the course students should:
+ have a rigorous, theoretical and practical grounding in the principles
of banking and finance and their application;
+ have a balanced, analytical appreciation of the impact of regulatory
supervision and the other external forces governing the financial system's
competitive environment;
+ have obtained specialist professional and academic qualifications and
skills applicable to the rapidly changing banking and finance industry;
+ have the knowledge base to advance to the higher level studies.
Professional recognition
As these courses are primarily designed to allow graduates in the banking and
finance industries to satisfy the educational requirements for entry to senior
associate status with the Australian Institute of Bankers, applicants should
approach that organisation to obtain clear guidance given their educational
background and experience of the subjects to be selected to achieve this
purpose. Some students may be able to satisfy these requirements by completing
the certificate. Other students may need to advance to the diploma upon
completion of the certificate.
Graduate Certificate of Business (Banking)
Course structure
The Graduate Certificate of Business (Banking) consists of the following
subjects.
Year one
First semester
+ GBU8043 Banking law and lending practice
+ GBU8044 Financial institutions management
Second semester
+ Elective subject*
+ GBU8046 Money, banking and capital markets
Students satisfactorily completing the Graduate Certificate of Business
(Banking) may then advance to the Graduate Diploma of Business (Banking).
* Chosen from degree or other graduate diplomas offered by the
School of Business and Electronic Commerce approved by the course director.
Graduate Diploma of Business (Banking)
The Graduate Diploma of Business (Banking) consists of the following four
additional subjects.
Year two
First semester
+ GBU8047 International banking and finance#
+ GBU8048 Portfolio management and theory#
Second semester
+ GBU8049 Corporate strategy for financial institutions+
+ GBU8050 Treasury management for financial institutions+
On satisfactory completion of the Graduate Diploma of Business (Banking)
students are eligible to apply for entry to the masters program in banking and
finance by course work offered by the Department of Banking and Finance,
Faculty of Business and Economics, Caulfield campus.
# Prerequisite: Graduate Certificate of Business (Banking)
Entrance requirements
Normally applicants require a pass degree or an equivalent qualification from a
recognised tertiary institution, and at least three years relevant employment
or experience. Applicants without a first degree who have at least six years
relevant business experience should consult the course director as to the
availability of an executive certificate in the discipline area.
Technology requirements
It is strongly recommended that students have access to a personal computer.
(Please note that the School of Business and Electronic Commerce is an
IBM-compatible windows environment.) It is also strongly recommended that
students have access to a modem to facilitate e-mail communication with
teaching staff.
Credit for work done elsewhere
Credits and exemptions may be granted for relevant partially completed
graduate studies. The merit of these applications will be determined on a case
by case basis. It is essential that subjects submitted for credit and exemption
fit the philosophy and principles of this post graduate course of study.
Overseas qualifications must be assessed by the National Office of Overseas
Skills Recognition (NOOSR) to be considered. Subjects studied more than ten
years ago are regarded as beyond a reasonable time limit for applicability and
therefore are not acceptable for credit/exemption.
Fees
This is a fee-paying graduate course for which no additional liability under
the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) will be incurred. For a student
undertaking the normal workload of two subjects per semester, fees of $800 per
subject will apply. An additional fee will apply for amenities and library
services. Fees paid may be tax deductible in accordance with Section 51(i) of
the Income Tax Assessment Act, but students will need to determine their own
tax position.
Application procedures
Applications should be received in the first week of February (1st intake) and
the first week in June (mid-year intake). Fees are payable on acceptance of an
offer. An administration fee is payable for those students who withdraw from
the course before 31 March (first intake) and 30 August (second intake).
Priority will be given to appropriately qualified early applications.
Application forms for course admission may be obtained from the School of
Business and Electronic Commerce administration office by telephoning (03) 9902
6380 or (051) 226 380. Application forms should be forwarded to the manager,
student administration, Monash University, Gippsland campus, Churchill,
Victoria 3842. Applications must include certified documentary evidence of
entry qualifications.
Further inquiries
Contact the School of Business and Electronic Commerce telephone (03) 9902 6380
or (051) 226 380. For more detailed information contact the course advisers,
telephone (03) 9902 6642 or (051) 226 642.
Course code: BCTOPG (Graduate Certificate), BGTMPG (Graduate Diploma)
Course director: Mr Ian Kelly
* By distance education.
The course
These fee-paying graduate courses by distance education provide graduates with
an opportunity to study the operations and management of the tourism industry
as a business process.
Graduate Certificate of Business (Tourism Operations)
Course objectives
On completion of the course students should:
+ have a broad understanding of tourism and the environment in which it
functions;
+ have knowledge of, and the ability to apply, effective management
operations in the hospitality, attractions and travel sectors;
+ have developed appropriate attitudes with respect to the environment,
the needs of host communities, customer orientation and enterprise
sustainability.
Course structure
The Graduate Certificate of Business (Tourism Operations) comprises four
compulsory subjects as follows:
First semester intake (March)
+ GBU8030 Tourism operations A (Travel)
+ GBU8031 Tourism operations B (Hospitality)
Second semester
+ GBU8028 Introduction to tourism
+ GBU8029 Tourism management A
Second semester intake (July)
+ GBU8028 Introduction to tourism
+ GBU8029 Tourism management A
First semester
+ GBU8030 Tourism operations A (Travel)
+ GBU8031 Tourism operations B (Hospitality)
Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate of Business
(Tourism Operations) may then advance to the Graduate Diploma of Business
(Tourism Management).
Graduate Diploma of Business (Tourism Management)
Course objectives
On completion of the course students should:
+ have the ability to apply knowledge of tourism, the environment in which
it functions, and effective management operations in the various tourism
sectors to the management of tourism enterprises, tourist destinations and
tourism project developments;
+ have broader understanding and range of skills through the undertaking
of two elective studies from a range of other business area;
+ have developed appropriate attitudes with respect to the environment,
the needs of host communities, customer orientation and enterprise
sustainability;
Course structure
The Graduate Diploma of Business (Tourism Management) consists of the following
subjects.
Year one
First semester intake (March)
Select two subjects from:
+ GBU8030 Tourism operations A
+ GBU8031 Tourism operations B
+ Elective 1 (if available)
+ Elective 2 (if available)
Second semester
+ GBU8028 Introduction to tourism
+ GBU8029 Tourism management A
Year two
First semester
Select two subjects not yet completed from:
+ GBU8030 Tourism operations A
+ GBU8031 Tourism operations B
+ Elective 1
+ Elective 2
Second semester
+ GBU8032 Tourism management B
+ GBU8053 Tourism management projects
Year one
Second semester intake (July)
+ GBU8028 Introduction to tourism
+ GBU8029 Tourism management A
First semester
+ GBU8030 Tourism operations A
+ GBU8031 Tourism operations B
Year two
Second semester
+ GBU8032 Tourism management B
+ Elective 1
First semester
+ GBU8052 Tourism management projects
+ Elective 2
+ Electives
For the Graduate Diploma of Business (Tourism Management) it is necessary to
undertake two electives. The following subjects are recommended by the course
director as having the greatest potential in tourism management. Semester
availability is shown in brackets.
+ GBU8001 Management theory and practice (1)
+ GBU8002 Human resource management
+ GBU8004 Financial management (2)
+ GBU8010 Marketing management (1)
+ GBU8014 Introductory accounting (1),(2)
+ GBU8018 Business law (1)
+ GBU8019 Computers in business (2)
+ GBU8034 Industrial relations (1)
Entrance requirements
Normally, admission to the course is available to applicants who possess a pass
degree, or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution, qualifications
and who have had at least three years full-time appropriate employment
experience. Applicants without a first degree who have at least six years
relevant employment experience should consult the course director as to the
availability of an executive certificate in the discipline area.
Technology requirements
It is recommended that students have access to a personal computer for some
subjects. (Please note that the School of Business and Electronic Commerce is
an IBM-compatible windows environment.)
Credit for work done elsewhere
Credits and exemptions may be granted for relevant partially completed
graduate studies. The merit of these applications will be determined on a case
by case basis. It is essential that subjects submitted for credit and exemption
fit the philosophy and principles of this post graduate course of study.
Overseas qualifications must be assessed by the National Office of Overseas
Skills Recognition (NOOSR) to be considered. Subjects studied more than ten
years ago are regarded as beyond a reasonable time limit for applicability and
therefore are not acceptable for credit/exemption.
Fees
This course is a fee-paying graduate course for which no additional liability
under the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) will be incurred. For a
student undertaking the normal workload of two subjects per semester, fees of
$800 per subject will apply. An additional fee will apply for amenities and
library services. Fees paid may be tax deductible in accordance with Section
51(i) of the Income Tax Assessment Act, but students will need to determine
their own tax position.
Application procedures
Applications close the first week in February (first intake) and the first week
in June (second intake). Fees are payable on acceptance of an offer. An
administration fee is payable for those students who withdraw from the course
before 31 March (first intake) and 31 August (second intake).
Application forms for course admission may be obtained from the School of
Business and Electronic Commerce office by telephoning (03) 9902 6380 or (051)
226 380. Application forms should be forwarded to the manager, student
administration, Monash University, Gippsland campus, Churchill, Victoria 3842.
Applications must include certified documentary evidence of entry
qualifications.
Further Information
Further information on this course can be obtained from the School of Business
and Electronic Commerce telephone (03) 9902 6380 or (051) 22 6380. For more
detailed information contact the School of Business and Electronic Commerce
administration officer on (03) 9902 6642 or (051) 22 6642.
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