Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies) (Honours)

Program Overview

The Honours Program at the Business School is an additional year of intensive study designed for students with exceptional academic records seeking to enhance their research and analytical skills. The program offers courses in multiple business-related disciplines and culminated in a research dissertation supervised by a faculty member. Honours graduates are highly sought after by employers for their advanced knowledge, research capabilities, and problem-solving abilities.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Business School Honours Program is an additional year of intensive study that students with a superior academic record may undertake upon successful completion of a Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies) degree. It is a full-time year of study commencing in semester one. The program has the goal of developing students' research skills and abilities, and providing them with an opportunity to contribute to the body of knowledge in their chosen field.

Outline:

The Honours Program is a full-time year of study commencing in semester one. The program is structured around a research project that students undertake under the supervision of a faculty member. Students are required to complete 48 credit points of coursework, including a research dissertation, and 12 credit points of elective units. The program is available in a number of subject areas, including:

• Accounting
• Business Analytics
• Business Information Systems
• Business Law
• Econometrics
• Economics
• Finance
• Geography
• Geology and Geophysics
• Government and International Relations
• History

Assessment:

The assessment methods used in the program vary depending on the individual units of study. However, common assessment methods include:

• Research Dissertation: Students are required to complete a research dissertation, which is a major piece of work that demonstrates their ability to conduct research and write a scholarly paper.
• Coursework: Students are assessed on coursework throughout the year, which may include essays, exams, presentations, and group projects.

Teaching:

The Honours Program is taught by a team of experienced and highly qualified faculty members. The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures: Lectures are used to introduce students to key concepts and theories.
• Seminars: Seminars are used for smaller group discussions, where students can engage with the material in more depth.
• Tutorials: Tutorials are used to provide students with additional support and guidance.
• Research Supervision: Students receive individual supervision from a faculty member on their research project.

Careers:

An honours year is an investment in your future career opportunities, and allows students to develop a wide range of additional skills that are highly prized by employers in industry and government. Honours graduates are recognised as possessing levels of knowledge and skill well beyond those obtained by pass degree graduates. The honours program provides you with an opportunity to upskill in the areas of research, analytics and problem solving, communication and presentation.