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Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)

Abbreviation:

BCom(Hons)

UOW Course Code:

711

CRICOS Code:

001710F

Total Credit Points:

48

Duration:

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Business

Intake Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Delivery Mode:

On-campus (Face-to-face)

Delivery Campus :

Wollongong 

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

The Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) year provides a bridge between undergraduate study and advanced research.

The program provides: training in research skills using a variety of information systems (archives, the Library, databases, electronic research networks); an opportunity to practice articulating complex ideas orally and in writing; practice in working closely with a supervisor on a project and in preparing a major project within a deadline; experience in devising, researching and writing up an individual topic of study in an extended argument/thesis.

Students considering an Honours degree are encouraged to talk to the Honours Program Coordinator well in advance to seek approval for enrolment, discuss their program, and negotiate a thesis topic and supervisors. The UOW Honours website also provides lots of useful information regarding research opportunities, scholarships, application procedures, etc.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate advanced theoretical and technical business knowledge.
  2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
  3. Research and critically analyse business and organisational issues in local, national and international contexts.
  4. Demonstrate responsible judgement in decision making.
  5. Use relevant technology for professional purposes.
  6. Demonstrate independent learning.

 

Course Structure

Honours in Accountancy 

Subject Code subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
ACCY401 Honours Research in Accounting 24 Autumn, Spring, Spring/Autumn
COMM480 Honours Research Proposal 6 Autumn, Spring
Plus three (3) 6 credit point 400 level subjects from the Faculty of Business calendar with a minimum of 12 credit points from the Accountancy calendar as advised by the research supervisors and approved by the Discipline Leader (Accounting).

Honours in Economics 

Subject Code subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
ECON401 Honours Research in Economics 24 Spring
ECON402 Economics Honours Coursework 18 Autumn
COMM480 Honours Research Proposal 6 Autumn, Spring

Honours in Finance 

Subject Code subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
FIN 401 Honours Research in Finance 24 Autumn, Spring, Spring/Autumn
COMM480 Honours Research Proposal 6 Autumn, Spring
Plus three (3) 6 credit point 400 level subjects from the Faculty of Business calendar with a minimum of 12 credit points from the Finance calendar as advised by the research supervisors and approved by the Discipline Leader(Finance).

Honours in Management / Supply Chain Management / Human Resource Management / International Business

Subject Code subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
MGMT401 Honours Research in Management 24 Annual, Spring
MGMT402 Honours Coursework in Management A 12 Annual, Autumn, Spring
MGMT403 Honours Coursework in Management B 6 Autumn, Spring
COMM480 Honours Research Proposal 6 Autumn, Spring

Honours in Marketing / Public Relations

Subject Code subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
MARK401 Honours Research in Marketing 24 Annual, Autumn, Spring
MARK402 Honours Coursework in Marketing A 12 Annual, Autumn, Spring
MARK403 Honours Coursework in Marketing B 6 Annual, Autumn, Spring
COMM480 Honours Research Proposal 6 Autumn, Spring

For all students interested in pursuing Honours, please email business-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: business-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 19 November, 2018