Overview

The purpose of 4512 Business (Honours) is to enable students who have performed well at undergraduate level to deepen their knowledge of approaches, perspectives and traditions in their chosen scientific discipline and undertake a significant research project. Honours is a means for connecting undergraduate study with supervised independent research by … For more content click the Read More button below. Students who complete an Honours program and achieve an Honours Class 1 are well placed to apply for higher degree research, such as a Masters by Research, a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), and scholarships such as the Research Training Program (RTP). Further details on career opportunities for students who complete an Honours degree can be obtained from the School of Business. 

Learning Outcomes

1.
apply cognitive skills to review, analyse, communicate and synthesise business knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence.
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
  • Leaders
  • Global citizens
2.
demonstrate the application of business knowledge and skills to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship in a business area with some independence.
  • Global citizens
  • Leaders
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
3.
apply advanced knowledge of the principles and concepts in one or more disciplines in business and knowledge of research principles and methods appropriate to the area of business and related disciplines.
  • Scholars

Program Structure

Students must complete 48 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

1. Research project - 36 UOC
2. Coursework - 12 UOC

Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Research Project36 Units of Credit:

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Special Admission Requirements

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

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Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Honours Classes

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