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Professional accreditation

A number of professional bodies in Australia recognise some of the faculty's degrees as providing the basis for meeting the academic requirements for entry to such bodies. For specific details on particular professional accreditation and subject selection students should read the appropriate course outline.

These groups are the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants, The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, the Australian Institute of Banking and Finance, the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and the Australian Marketing Institute. Studies may also lead to eligibility for membership of the Australian Institute of Management and the Australian Human Resources Institute.

Undergraduate courses

Many of these courses enable professional accreditation in relevant bodies which are listed below. Provided that the required subjects are included the following courses (and double degrees of which they form a part) meet the academic requirements of these organisations. Students are advised to note the specific subject requirements of each of these bodies.

For entry to the `Professional Year' of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and for associate membership of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants:

The following courses satisfy the educational requirements for senior associate membership of the Australian Institute of Banking and Finance through a banking Specialisation. Students should note the specific subjects required by this organisation. The following courses satisfy the education requirements for senior associate membership of the Australian Institute of Banking and Finance through a corporate finance specialisation. Students should note the specific subjects required by this organisation. Only the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) allows students to meet the requirements of all three bodies in a single three-year degree.

The following courses, given the appropriate choice of subjects, meet the academic requirements for membership of the Australian Computer Society:

All single degree courses in the faculty satisfy the requirements for membership of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.

Graduates of the following courses have been recognised for membership of the Australian Institute of Management (AIM) and the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Student memberships are offered by both organisations and student participation in membership activities is encouraged. Students should note the specific subjects required by these organisations.

The following course has been recognised by the Retail Management Institute of Australia. Graduates employed in the retail industry are eligible to apply for graduate membership. * This accreditation applies only to the course studied at the Gippsland campus.

Graduate courses

The following courses meet the academic requirements for membership of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants and entry for the professional year program of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia:

The following course meets the academic requirements for taxation specialisation designation from the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants: The following course has been accredited by the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants as a specialist course in treasury: The following courses meet the academic requirements for advancement to the senior associate status of the Australian Institute of Banking and Finance: The following course provides credit towards certified membership of the Australian Human Resource Institute: The following courses are recognised by the Retailers' Council of Australia and graduates are eligible to apply for membership: Other graduate courses are also recognised by professional bodies and inquiries should be directed towards the relevant administrative officer for more detailed information.

The Royal Australian College of Medical Administrators views the Monash MBA course for students undertaking health-hospital administration strand electives as satisfying the first part of the examination for award of a Fellowship (the second part involves an oral examination). The chosen course of studies needs to be discussed with the Chairman, State Board of Students. The Australian College of Health Service Administrators has approved the health-hospital administration strand as being an approved qualification for entry-advancement to the college.

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