Master of Banking by coursework commercial stream/treasury stream MBanking

• Important information
• General
• Course objectives
• Entrance requirements
• Fees
• Duration
• Mode of offering
• Credit for work done previously
• Professional recognition
• Course structure
  • Core subjects

Important information

Course code: 0571

Course director: Mr Kevin Tant

This degree was subject to review at time of printing the 1997 handbook. Accordingly, changes may have occurred to the program.

General

This masters degree has been designed as an interactive field of study providing a close association with industry using applied cooperative teaching by both academics and industry practitioners. Its specialised streams in commercial banking and treasury have been developed in response to market needs. This course is targeted at professional bankers and corporate treasurers seeking to invigorate and extend their managerial and leadership capacity and effectiveness.

Course objectives

The course has been designed to:

• provide a close association with industry by applied cooperative teaching by both academics and industry;
• enhance and develop skills and industry knowledge to heighten participants' effectiveness in an increasingly competitive environment;
• allow participants to attain an advanced conceptual understanding in the area of specialisation, complemented by practical applications that will extend and support learning and provide exposure to the contemporary issues and problems;
• provide a vocational emphasis through extensive case studies, complex situational studies and simulations, exercises, project work, reading assignments and examinations with other masters candidates of equivalent talent, drive and initiative; and
• provide an environment comprised of self-motivated individuals, comparable in background, level of responsibility and commitment to executive and organisational advancement.

Entrance requirements

Applicants require a pass degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution plus a minimum of three years relevant employment experience.

Fees

This is a fee-paying course. Candidates should consult the Syme Department of Banking and Finance as to the 1997 course fee. Course fees are set and reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change.

Duration

The Master of Banking is normally completed in three semesters of full-time study or five semesters of part-time study.

Mode of offering

Treasury stream classes are offered at a venue in the central business district, Melbourne, or at the Caulfield campus. Subject to enrolment numbers, the treasury stream is also offered in intensive delivery mode in Sydney and Melbourne. The commercial stream is offered on-campus at the Caulfield campus.

Credit for work done previously

Candidates may be eligible for a maximum of five credit exemptions for subjects considered to be equivalent to particular requirements in the course of study. Please refer to the course director for further details.

Professional recognition

The Master of Banking by coursework - commercial stream, is accredited by the Australian Institute of Banking and Finance and provided the required subjects are completed successfully, graduates will qualify for senior associate membership status.

The Master of Banking by coursework - treasury stream, has been designed in cooperation with the Australian Society of Corporate Treasurers. Provided the required subjects are completed successfully, graduates will also be eligible to receive the Diploma in Treasury Management from the Australian Society of Corporate Treasurers. In addition, the treasury stream has been accredited by the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants as a specialist course in treasury.

Course structure

Core subjects

The degree offers a commercial stream or a treasury stream. Each stream is comprised of ten (equivalent) units. Electives are offered subject to an acceptable number of approved enrolments.

Commercial stream

• FIN4220 Fundamentals of banking (core)
• FIN4230 Financial markets and long term funding (core)
• FIN4271 Financial analysis and portfolio management (core)
• FIN4001 Financial institutions law (compulsory)
• FIN4070 Bank management and risk analysis (compulsory)
• ACC5031 Advanced financial practice (elective)
• FIN4101 Money markets: theory measurement and policy (elective)
• FIN4050 Advanced international banking (elective)
• FIN4081 Customer credit and risk analysis (elective)
• FIN4091 Research/practical report (2 units) (elective)
• MGM5040 Strategic planning (elective)
• MKT4061 Financial product development and marketing (elective)
• MKT9280 Issues in competitive advantage 1 (elective)
• MKT9281 Issues in competitive advantage 2 (elective)

• FIN4081 Customer credit and risk analysis
• MGM5040 Strategic planning
• MKT4061 Financial product development and marketing

• FIN4220 Fundamentals of banking (core)
• FIN4230 Financial markets and long term funding (core)
• FIN4271 Financial analysis and portfolio management (core)
• FIN4200 Introduction to treasury management (compulsory)
• FIN4210 Currency and exposure management (compulsory)
• FIN4001 Financial institutions law (elective)
• FIN4091 Research/practical report (2 units) (elective)
• FIN4240 Treasury administration and control (elective)
• FIN4251 Money market dealing (elective)
• FIN4261 Derivative products (elective)
• FIN4281 Institutional asset and liability management (elective)
• FIN4291 Dealing in derivative products (elective)
• MKT9280 Issues in competitive advantage 1 (elective)
• MKT9281 Issues in competitive advantage 2 (elective)

• FIN4240 Treasury administration and control

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