Assoc Prof Kevin Tant - Researcher Profile

Kevin Tant

Address

Department of Accounting and Finance
Level 3, Building H

Contact Details

Tel: +61 3 990 32386

Fax: +61 3 990 26524

Email: Kevin.Tant@monash.edu


Biography

Following twenty years in the banking and finance industry, Associate Professor Kevin Tant brings theory and practice to the research, learning and teaching environment at Monash.  His philosophy emphasises behavioural finance and the interaction of disciplinary knowledge and theory to develop graduate attributes with a current focus on the applied learning environment, preparing students for the workforce.  

Kevin is also concentrating on the continued use of digital technologies in the learning and teaching process. The Monash Trader software, pioneered by Kevin, and used in the Department's Simulated Teaching and Research Laboratory (STARLab) has been recognised by Faculty, the University and the Australian university learning and teaching sector.  

Following twenty years in the banking and finance industry, Kevin brings theory and practice to the research, learning and teaching environment at Monash.  His philosophy emphasises behavioural finance and the interaction of disciplinary knowledge and theory to develop graduate attributes with a current focus on the applied learning environment, preparing students for the workforce.  

Kevin is also concentrating on the continued use of digital technologies in the learning and teaching process. The Monash Trader software, pioneered by Kevin, and used in the Department's Simulated Teaching and Research Laboratory (STARLab) has been recognised by Faculty, the University and the Australian university learning and teaching sector.  

Kevin received Faculty teaching awards in 2004 and 2006, the Vice-Chancellors Award for Distinguished Teaching in 2005 (Special Commendation) and 2007.  In 2008 he was awarded an Australian Learning and Teaching Council Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning "for venturing beyond the norm in finance education by applying technology in student decision making and learning as the central part of teaching and scholarship".

Kevin is currently collaborating in research, learning and teaching with the Australian, Asian, United Kingdom and United States of Amercia environment.

Keywords

Accounting, Asset and Liability Management, Behavioural Finance, Financial Market Trading , Graduate Attributes

Qualifications

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
Institution: Monash University
Year awarded: 2010
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Institution: Southern Cross Univrsity
Year awarded: 1998
BUSINESS (ACCOUNTING)
Institution: Monash University
Year awarded: 1987

Publications

Book Chapters

Tant, K.G., 1998, Asset and Liability Management, in The Bridge Guide to Corporate Treasury in Asia 1998, Edinburgh Financial Publications International HK, Hong Kong, pp. 44-51.

Journal Articles

Lambert, R.B., Tant, K.G., Watson, J., 2008, Simulated financial dealing room: Learning discovery and student accountability, Accounting and Finance, vol 48, issue 3, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Richmond Vic Australia, pp. 461-474.

Tant, K., Watson, J., Lambert, R.B., 2007, Teaching students how to fish: Technology and innovation feeds participants for a lifetime, Advances in Financial Education, vol 5, issue Fall 2007, Financial Education Association, USA, pp. 25-45.

Balachandran, B., Skully, M.T., Tant, K.G., Watson, J., 2006, Australian evidence on student expectations and perceptions of introductory business finance, Accounting and Finance, vol 46, issue 5, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 697-713.

Tant, K., 2006, Learn hands-on, Monash Business Review, vol 2, issue 2, Monash University e-Press, Clayton Vic Australia, p. 7.

Tant, K.G., 1999, Enterprise Risk Management, The Finance and Treasury Professional, vol 12, 4, The Finance and Treasury Association Ltd, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 29-31.

Tant, K.G., 1999, Establishing Treasury Policy and Structure, The Chase Guide to Corporate Treasury in Asia 1999, Edinburgh Financial Publications, Hong Kong, pp. 59-67.

Love, R., Tant, K.G., 1997, The Financial System Inquiry Final Report - an overview, The Australian Corporate Treasurer, vol 9, Australian Society of Corporate Treasurers, Carlton Vic Australia, pp. 17-20.

Love, R., Tant, K.G., 1997, The Financial System Inquiry: A Corporate Treasurer's Perspective, The Australian Corporate Treasurer, vol 9, Australian Society of Corporate Treasurers, Carlton Vic Australia, pp. 22-25.

Conference Proceedings

Tant, K.G., 2010, Learning outcomes, university policy and the international student journey: A Vietnamese business graduate perspective upon returning home, 2010: A Research Odyssey, Monash Education Research Community, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, p. 10.

Other

Tant, K.G., Vincent, M., 1998, Risk Management in the University Sector, Conference Paper presented at Unimutual Annual Conference, Melbourne, Victoria, 27-28 August, 1998, Uni Mutual Melbourne Vic Australia.