Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
N/A
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BBus(Hons)
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Course code
3507035
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Credit points
96
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Equivalent units
8
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Indicative Fee
Overview
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 |
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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 |
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Coffs Harbour | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Gold Coast | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Lismore | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
To be awarded the Bachelor of Business with Honours, students must complete 4 units (96 credit points) comprising:
- SC183011 Scientific Research, Context, Perspective and Method OR COM40015 Research Methods for Arts and Social Sciences
- BUS40004 Research Thesis (Part 1 of 3)
- BUS40005 Research Thesis (Part 2 of 3)
- BUS40006 Research Thesis (Part 3 of 3)
Class of Honours
A candidate may be awarded Honours with one of the following merit descriptors:
- First Class Honours;
- Second Class Honours which may be graded into Division 1 or Division 2; or
- Third Class Honours
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
To be awarded the Bachelor of Business with Honours, students must complete 4 units (96 credit points) comprising:
- SC183011 Scientific Research, Context, Perspective and Method OR COM40015 Research Methods for Arts and Social Sciences
- BUS40004 Research Thesis (Part 1 of 3)
- BUS40005 Research Thesis (Part 2 of 3)
- BUS40006 Research Thesis (Part 3 of 3)
Class of Honours
A candidate may be awarded Honours with one of the following merit descriptors:
- First Class Honours;
- Second Class Honours which may be graded into Division 1 or Division 2; or
- Third Class Honours
Course structure
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. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Year 1, Session 1 |
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SCI83011 - Scientific Research, Context, Perspective and Method OR COM40015 - Research Methods for Arts and Social Sciences | Note 1 | ||||
BUS40004 - Research Thesis (1 of 3) | Advanced | Note 1 | |||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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BUS40005 - Research Thesis (2 of 3) | Advanced | Note 1 | |||
BUS40006 - Research Thesis (3 of 3) | Advanced | Note 1 |
Note 1:
Double-weighted unit
Unit Code | Unit Title | Level of learning | Notes | ||
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Choose one of the following two units: | |||||
SCI83011 | Scientific Research, Context, Perspective and Method | Advanced | Note 1 | ||
COM40015 | Research Methods for Arts and Social Sciences | Advanced | Note 1 | ||
And all of the following three units: | |||||
BUS40004 | Research Thesis (1 of 3) | Advanced | Note 1 | ||
BUS40005 | Research Thesis (2 of 3) | Advanced | Note 1 | ||
BUS40006 | Research Thesis (3 of 3) | Advanced | Note 1 |