Course summary
The Bachelor of Business with Honours is research focused and offers students a pathway to a career in academia as well as the opportunity to attain or develop a career in the private and public sector.
The honours degree is available to students who have completed their undergraduate degree in business (or equivalent) and achieved a grade point average of five or above. Students will complete coursework units as well as a research project (thesis) of approximately 20,000 words. The research project will be conducted under the supervision of a nominated academic supervisor.
The honours program is offered in internal study mode, however, consideration will be given under special circumstances to students wishing to study online.
Interested applicants need to contact the University to discuss their eligibility and to find a suitable honours supervisor for their proposed honours topic prior to lodging their application.
The Bachelor of Business with Honours is research focused and offers students a pathway to a career in academia as well as the opportunity to attain or develop a career in the private and public sector.
The honours degree is available to students who have completed their undergraduate degree in business (or equivalent) and achieved a grade point average of five or above. Students will complete coursework units as well as a research project (thesis) of approximately 20,000 words. The research project will be conducted under the supervision of a nominated academic supervisor.
The honours program is offered in internal study mode, however, consideration will be given under special circumstances to students wishing to study online.
Interested applicants need to contact the University to discuss their eligibility and to find a suitable honours supervisor for their proposed honours topic prior to lodging their application.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Identify and scope a research-worthy, discipline-specific problem, taking into account the important theory, practical application, ethical considerations,and the time and resource constraints applicable to the study. Demonstrate an appreciation of the current issues and developed thinking pertaining to the discipline area investigated by producing a literature review which appropriately identifies relevant sources of information. Present research proposals and findings at academic forums, and incorporate feedback received into the study. Establish the quality and appropriateness of analysis and linkage of findings to the research problem, along with practical and theoretical implications. Demonstrate a contribution to the body of knowledge by producing a thesis appropriate to a discipline area. |
| Creativity | Develop a research question in collaboration with a research supervisor Demonstrate and apply critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding |
| Ethical practice | Describe and apply a recognised ethical framework to analyse behaviour in a discipline or workplace/organisation. Apply discipline based knowledge and skills in situations that require autonomy and well-developed responsible behaviour. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate and apply in-depth discipline specific knowledge and skills with a global perspective. Demonstrate an understanding and application of research, analytical and technical skills in a broad business discipline. |
| Lifelong learning | Critically review the literature relevant to the research question and methodology Demonstrate autonomy, well developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a learner |
| Communication and social skills | Prepare and deliver well developed discipline advice, knowledge and ideas orally for a business and public context. Prepare and deliver well developed and justified, discipline advice using written communications suitable for business and public contexts. Investigate and explain leadership research and practice in the management of people and self. Appraise self and team regarding participation and performance. |
| Cultural competence | Demonstrate cultural awareness relevant to the research question and methodology |
Course overview
Course code
3507035
Course abbreviation
BBus(Hons)
Credit points
96
Equivalent units
8
Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Duration
1 year full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Gold Coast | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Lismore | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
International
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Session 1 | $20,560 ($2,570 per unit) | 016158B |
| Gold Coast | Session 1 | $20,560 ($2,570 per unit) | 016158B |
| Lismore | Session 1 | $20,560 ($2,570 per unit) | 016158B |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
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The Honours course comprises:
- a coursework component: Research Design and Methods unit
- a research project (thesis): Students are required to complete three (3) research thesis units in their nominated discipline area
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT93010 - Research Design and Methods | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| BUS40006 - Research Thesis (3 of 3) | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| BUS40004 - Research Thesis (1 of 3) | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| BUS40005 - Research Thesis (2 of 3) | Advanced | Note 1 |
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. Assistance on how to enrol can be accessed here.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
Year 1, Session 1 |
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| Part-time students should select MAT93010 - Research Design and Methods unit in Year 1, Session 1 and Research Thesis (Part 1 of 3) in year 1, Session 2 | Note 1 | ||
| MAT93010 - Research Design and Methods | Note 1 | ||
| BUS40006 - Research Thesis (Part 1 of 3) | Note 1 | ||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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| Part-time students should select BUS40004 - Research Thesis (Part 2 of 3), Session 1 and BUS40005 - Research Thesis (Part 3 of 3) in Year 2, Session 2 | Note 1 | ||
| BUS40004 - Research Thesis (Part 2 of 3) | Note 1 | ||
| BUS40005 - Research Thesis (Part 3 of 3) | Note 1 | ||
Notes
| Note 1: | Double-weighted unit |