C09004v6 Bachelor of Business (Honours)

Overview

The Bachelor of Business (Honours) provides an opportunity for advanced study in the disciplinary areas of accounting, finance and economics, management or marketing.

The course provides the ideal foundation for students who plan to pursue a career in applied research in business and related professions, or who plan to undertake master's or doctoral research studies.

Course aims

The degree seeks to provide students with the knowledge, competencies and values necessary for a fulfilling and effective career.

Career options

Career options include accounting, economics, finance, financial services, human resource management, international business, management, marketing, marketing communication, and government advisory positions.

Course duration and attendance

The honours degree comprises one year of intensive full-time study or, in approved cases, two years of part-time study.

Course structure

The Bachelor of Business (Honours) comprises 48 credit points of study.

Students may undertake any of the following four streams.

• The Accounting stream provides the knowledge and skills to critically evaluate accounting issues. The coursework component provides research skills necessary for critical evaluation of both theoretical and empirical studies in accounting. The thesis component focuses on an area such as market-based accounting research, contracting theory, auditing and management accounting.
• The Economics stream equips students with the skills and knowledge required for applied or postgraduate research in economics. The coursework component provides in-depth knowledge of advanced microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis, economic modelling and policy applications. Students undertake original theoretical or applied research in a disciplinary area of economics for the thesis component.
• The Finance stream brings students up to date with both the latest theoretical issues and the current research methods used in finance. The thesis develops skills through applied research in a relevant area, and prepares students for further research in either industry or postgraduate studies. It is recommended that students undertake this program on a full-time basis.
• The Management stream prepares students for applied or postgraduate research in many areas of management. The coursework component brings students up to date with the latest theoretical issues and research paradigms currently in use. The thesis component involves original study in one of the major areas.
• The Marketing stream prepares students for further academic research or research in a marketing management position. The coursework component provides in-depth knowledge of contrasting theories of marketing, and expertise in a range of current research methods and analytical techniques. The thesis component involves original applied research in a disciplinary area of marketing.

Course program

Course programs for accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing are shown below.

Other information

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