Master of Business (Banking and Finance) by coursework and minor thesis MBus(Bkg&Fin)

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

Important information

Course code: 0504

Course director: Associate Professor Robin Edwards

General

The Master of Business (Banking and Finance) by coursework and minor thesis aims to provide a masters level of study for banking and finance professionals from all levels who are seeking to deepen their level of knowledge and to enhance their practical skills in the banking and finance industry.

Course objectives

The course will provide a balanced blend of theory and practice, resulting in a vocationally relevant program that:

• furthers the candidates' understanding of decision-making techniques and managerial tools and their effective applications in banking and finance;
• increases the candidates' understanding of the social, economic and regulatory environment in which financial institutions and their executives must function;
• provides a perspective for management, planning and decision-making that encompasses the total organisation;
• develops the financial knowledge and professional skills appropriate to working in the industry at an advanced level;
• promotes excellence in industry practice.

Entrance requirements

Applicants need to have completed, with an average grade of credit or above, either an honours degree in the discipline, or the Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.

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 Business (Banking and Finance) is normally completed in two semesters of full-time study or four semesters of part-time study.

Mode of offering

Evening classes are offered on-campus at the Caulfield campus.

Credit for work done previously

No credit for work done previously is available in this masters degree.

Course structure

The course is comprised of a thesis and five subjects: two banking and finance specialisations, two subjects in issues in competitive advantage and a research methods subject. Candidates holding BBus(Hons) need not complete the research methods subject.

• MGM5430 Business research methods
• MKT9280 Issues in competitive advantage I
• MKT9281 Issues in competitive advantage II
• FIN5121 Money market analysis
• FIN5131 Advanced banking law
• Minor thesis (equivalent to three semester subjects)

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