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Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
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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: |
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:
- Demonstrate advanced theoretical and technical business knowledge.
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
- Research and critically analyse business and organisational issues in local, national and international contexts.
- Demonstrate responsible judgement in decision making.
- Use relevant technology for professional purposes.
- Demonstrate independent learning.
Course Structure
Honours in Accountancy
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCY401 | Honours Research in Accounting | 24 | Spring |
| COMM480 | Honours Research Proposal | 6 | Autumn |
| 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 |
Honours in Finance
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIN 401 | Honours Research in Finance | 24 | Spring |
| COMM480 | Honours Research Proposal | 6 | Autumn |
| 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGNT401 | Honours Research in Management | 24 | Annual, Spring |
| MGNT402 | Honours Coursework in Management A | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| MGNT403 | Honours Coursework in Management B | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| COMM480 | Honours Research Proposal | 6 | Autumn |
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 | Autumn, Spring |
| MARK403 | Honours Coursework in Marketing B | 6 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
| COMM480 | Honours Research Proposal | 6 | Autumn |
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