Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
Curtin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00301J
Bachelor Honours Degrees prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional work, research and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.The Bachelor of Commerce Honours is a one year program available to outstanding commerce students who want to develop advanced professional knowledge, and acquire advanced skills in critical thinking and research, that are in high demand in industry. This course prepares you for stepping straight into professional roles in business, providing excellent project management skills and the ability to solve real industry problems. You can study honours in one of two streams; Economics and Finance, or Business. In the Economics and Finance stream, you’ll study compulsory units in research methods, microeconomics, macroeconomics and advanced econometric techniques to advance your skills in analysing data with a complex structure. You’ll also complete a thesis on a topic that interests you, under the guidance of a supervisor. In the Business stream, you’ll study compulsory units in research methods, including qualitative and quantitative methods, and choose one optional unit; critical issues in management, business analytics and data visualisation or buyer behaviour and analysis. You’ll also have the flexibility to complete either a thesis on a topic that interests you, or complete a consultancy/internship together with an advanced research project, both of which will be undertaken under the guidance of a supervisor.Studying honours is a great catalyst for your career, and can also be a pathway to further learning in a master degree or doctoral degree. In both streams, you’ll be learning from researchers and professionals with many years of specialised industry experience.
Structure
Detailed information about the course structure is available through official Curtin pages: http://handbook.curtin.edu.au/courses/31/319353.html
Subjects
- In the final Semester, Students must select either:MGMT4001 Honours Dissertation in Business A (50 Credits) AND MGMT4002 Honours Dissertation in Business B (50 Credits)OR MGMT4000 Honours Dissertation in Business (100 Credits)
Standard entry requirements
- Applicants for a Bachelor Honours Degree are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards
- Details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au and include flexible entry pathways. Admission to Honours is by invitation and follows high achievement in an appropriate Bachelor Degree. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met. Economics & Finance Stream: To be eligible for the economics and finance stream, students are required to have a minimum overall CWA of 70% AND an average of 75% in their respective economics or finance majors. Students with a strong quantitative background will also be considered. Business Stream: To be eligible for the business stream, students are required to have a minimum overall CWA of 70% in their undergraduate commerce degree or specialisations in management/marketing disciplines. Applicants that do not meet the above CWA may still be considered on a case-by-case basis. Curtin course switcher criteria: Our admission criteria for minimum entry apply to Curtin course switchers. For information on how to meet Curtin's minimum admission criteria, please see our admission criteria web page.Higher education course switcher criteriaOur admission criteria for minimum entry apply to other higher education course switchers. For information on how to meet Curtin's minimum admission criteria, please see our admission criteria web page.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Curtin Perth | International: $30,978 | No |
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