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Overview

This specialised program in Banking and Finance will equip you with knowledge and applied skills to manage money and investments in the dynamic landscape of the banking and finance industries. You will learn about key banking and finance concepts, including financial management, investments, risk management, international finance, and commercial and investment banking. This program will equip you with the skills to pursue diverse banking and finance career opportunities, such as corporate treasurer, securities dealer, commercial and investment banker, financial analyst, merger and acquisitions specialist, risk consultant, fund manager and portfolio manager.

Course structure

Rules

In choosing your units, you must ensure that you complete no more than 60 credit points at unit Level 1 and at least 36 credit points at unit Level 3, including 24 credit points at unit Level 3 offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Some majors and minors include the same units. Where this occurs, up to 12 credit points may be shared between:
- two majors; or
- a major and a minor.

Note: Units can only count toward one minor. They cannot be shared across multiple minors.

Part A. Core studies18 credit points

You must complete the following units (18 credit points).

You must complete only one of either ACF1100 or ACF1001.

Part B. Discipline studies72 credit points

You must complete 72 credit points comprising:
- 48 credit points of the following units; and
- 24 credit points which includes two sets of the paired discipline units listed below. When you select the two sets, you must complete both units in that set.

Banking

12 credit points

Financial management

12 credit points

Investment and security analysis

12 credit points

Part C. Capstone studies6 credit points

You must complete the following unit

BFF3999Finance and societyNo reviews yet6 cp

Part D. Elective studies48 credit points

You must complete 48 credit points of elective study. Electives can be chosen from:

- Units not already completed in Part B above provided you have met the relevant prerequisites;
- Units offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics or units from across the University, which may be used to complete a major or minor from another course, provided you have met the relevant prerequisites and there are no enrolment restrictions.

Notes:

- Enrolment in Faculty of Business and Economics units at campuses other than your campus of enrolment is subject to there being spare capacity after students from that campus have enrolled. You should also be aware of travel and timetabling limitations.

- If you are enrolled in a double degree course, some units required for the other degree are credited as electives towards this Banking and Finance degree.

The handbook's description of this structure

The course is structured in four parts: Part A. Core studies, Part B. Discipline studies, Part C. Capstone studies, and Part D. Elective studies.

Part A. Core studies

This will provide you with a study of banking and finance disciplines and the impact they have on decision making in organisations.

Part B. Discipline studies

These studies will develop your capacity as a critical and creative professional who is able to apply knowledge of banking and finance to provide discipline-based solutions for business. Units contained within the discipline may meet the requirements for professional accreditation bodies.

Part C. Capstone studies

The capstone unit will consolidate your knowledge and skills acquired through the study of your course and provide experience in multi-disciplinary processes and decision making.

Part D. Elective studies

These are electives which will enable you to further your knowledge of banking and finance, or business more broadly, or to select units from across the University in which you are eligible to enrol.

Course progression map

The course progression maps provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

You must complete units as specified in Parts A, B, C and D (144 credit points) including 96 credit points from Part A, B and C, and 48 credit points of electives in Part D.

In choosing your units, you must ensure that you complete no more than 60 credit points at unit Level 1 and at least 36 credit points at unit Level 3, including 24 credit points at unit Level 3 offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Some majors and minors include the same units. Where this occurs, up to 12 credit points may be shared between:

two majors; or
a major and a minor.

Note: Units can only count toward one minor. They cannot be shared across multiple minors.

Part A. Core studies (18 credit points)

You must complete the following units (18 credit points):

Note. You must complete only one of either ACF1100 or ACF1001.

ECF1100 Microeconomics
ETF1100 Business statistics
ACF1100 Introduction to financial accounting or ACF1001 Accounting fundamentals

Part B. Discipline studies (72 credit points)

You must complete 72 credit points comprising:
- 48 credit points of the following units; and
- 24 credit points which includes two sets of the paired discipline units listed below. When you select the two sets, you must complete both units in that set.

You must complete the following units:

BFF1001 Foundations of finance
BFF2140 Business finance
BFF2401 Commercial banking and finance
BFF3121 Investments and portfolio management
BFF3231 International finance and the global economy
BTF3601 Banking law
ECF1200 Macroeconomics
ETF2100 Introductory econometrics
Discipline units

Banking (12 credit points):

BFF3351 Investment banking
BFF3841 Credit analysis and lending management

Financial management (12 credit points):

BFF3140 Advanced business finance
BFF3651 Treasury management

Investment and security analysis (12 credit points)

BFF2701 Equity markets
BFF3751 Derivatives

Part C. Capstone studies (6 credit points)

You must complete the following unit:

BFF3999 Finance and society

Part D. Elective studies (48 credit points)

You must complete 48 credit points of elective study. Electives can be chosen from:

Units not already completed in Part B above, provided you have met the relevant prerequisites;
Units offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics or units from across the University, which may be used to complete a major or minor from another course, provided you have met the relevant prerequisites and there are no enrolment restrictions.

Notes:

Enrolment in Faculty of Business and Economics units at campuses other than your campus of enrolment is subject to there being spare capacity after students from that campus have enrolled. You should also be aware of travel and timetabling limitations.

If you are enrolled in a double degree course, some units required for the other degree are credited as electives towards this Banking and Finance degree.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1
be critical and creative scholars who produce
- innovative solutions to problems
- apply research skills to business challenges
- communicate effectively and perceptively
2
be responsible and effective global citizens who:
- engage in an internationalised world
- exhibit cross-cultural competence
- demonstrate ethical values
3
demonstrate broad knowledge and technical skills in business and provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve. In particular:
- explain technical and theoretical banking and finance concepts
- comply with the Australian Business Dean's Council endorsed Finance Learning Standards of knowledge, application, judgment, communication and teamwork
- reflect, formulate and present banking and finance proposals.
4
demonstrate a well-developed understanding of multidisciplinary decision making in organisations via application of knowledge from core business discipline areas.

Entry requirements

Guaranteed ATAR and selection rank

71; International: UERT Year 12/Foundation Band 2+ (77.5-79.99); UERT Post-Secondary Band 2 (Credit)

Other applicants

All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject pre-requisites.

VET Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma graduates:
Applicants will require a minimum of 60% average to be considered for selection. Preference will be given to applicants whose prior studies are related to the course. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.

Monash College entry requirements:
Diploma of Business Part 2 average: 60%
Monash University Foundation Year average: 70%

Higher education studies:
Applicants will require a minimum 60% average to be considered for selection. Preference will be given to applicants whose prior studies are related to the course. A minimum of two single units must be completed in order to meet minimum admission requirements.

English language

Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

Pathways

Monash College - Diploma of Business
Monash Transition Program

Articulation agreements:

Abu Dhabi University - 2.5+1.5 - Exp: 12/07/2025
Amity University (Noida campus) - 2+2, (1.5+1.5), (1+2) - Exp: 01/07/2025
Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) - 2+2 - Exp: 19/05/2024 renewal in progress
Beijing Institute of Technology, Zhuhai (BITZH) - 2+2 - Exp: 19/05/2024 renewal in progress
Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU) - 2+2 - Exp: 23/01/22 renewal in progress
Central South University (CSU) - 2+2 - Exp: 25/11/2025
Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE) - 2+2 - Exp: 16/06/2024
Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) - 1+2 - Exp: 27/06/2027
Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (DUFE) - 2+2 - Exp: 11/11/2024
FPT Education Global - 2+2 - Exp: 02/06/2026
Guangdong University of Finance (GDUF) - 2+2 - Exp: 12/12/2024
Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT) - 2+2 - Exp: 16/04/2028
Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) - 2.5+1.5 - Exp: 07/08/2026
Henan University - 2+2 - Exp: 17/04/24 renewal in progress
Hunan University - 2+2 - Exp: 19/07/2026
International University, Vietnam National University (IU VNU HCMC) - 1.5+1.5 - Exp: 12/12/2026
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) - 1.5+1.5 - Exp: 05/09/28
Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) - 1.5+2 - Exp: 13/01/2027
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE) - 1.5+2 - Exp: 30/09/2026
South China Agricultural University (SCAU) - 2+2 - Exp: 23/05/2027
Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) - 2+2 - Exp: 28/02/2027
University of Danang (DUE - UE) - 2+2 - Exp: 12/02/2028
University of Danang (DUE - VNUK) - 2+2 - Exp: 17/08/2025
University of Economics and Business, Vietnam National University (UEB-VNU) - 2+2 - Exp: 29/08/28
University of Economics, International School of Business, Ho Chi Minh City (UEH-ISB) - 1.5+1.5 & 1+2 - Exp: 29/11/2027
Vidyalankar School of Information Technology (VSIT) - 1.5+2, 2+1.5, 2+2 - Exp: 31/01/2026
Xi'an International Studies University (XISU) - 2+2 - Exp: 30/05/29
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) - 2+2 - Exp: 30/06/29
Zhengzhou University (ZZU) - 2+2 - Exp: 25/07/2026

More information

Progression to further studies

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to the one year honours program Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) (B3701). To be eligible to apply for entry into Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) (B3701), you must have achieved a distinction grade average (70%) or above in 24 credit points of studies at Level 3. In addition, some particular Level 3 units may need to be completed for admission to honours.

Professional accreditation

Subject to unit choice, this degree is accredited by relevant Australian professional bodies. Refer to the profession recognition webpage.

Notes for students

You can enrich your degree to hone your academic and professional skills with a range of Flagship Rich Educational Experiences (FREE), including the Research, Experimentation and Discovery, Monash Innovation Guarantee, Global Immersion Guarantee and Volunteering, if not already completed as an Integrating Unit in Part A. These flagship rich educational experience units may be credited utilising your elective studies if approved by the faculty. There are both 6 and 12 credit point unit options available.

For information on eligibility please see FREE.

Other information

This specialised program in Banking and Finance will equip you with knowledge and applied skills to manage money and investments in the dynamic landscape of the banking and finance industries. You will learn about key banking and finance concepts, including financial management, investments, risk management, international finance, and commercial and investment banking. This program will equip you with the skills to pursue diverse banking and finance career opportunities, such as corporate treasurer, securities dealer, commercial and investment banker, financial analyst, merger and acquisitions specialist, risk consultant, fund manager and portfolio manager.

Common questions

How long is Bachelor of Banking and Finance?

3 years full time, 144 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 6 semesters of full-time study.

What ATAR do I need for Bachelor of Banking and Finance?

The guaranteed ATAR listed for 2027 entry is 71.

Where can I study Bachelor of Banking and Finance?

At Caulfield.

How do I plan my Bachelor of Banking and Finance units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification: Bachelor Degree
AQF level: Level 7
Credit points: 144
Full time: 3 Years
Part time: 6 Years
Maximum time: 8 years

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
CRICOS code: 084684E
Abbreviation: BBankFin
Award title: Bachelor of Banking and Finance
Handbook years: 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20262027