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Overview

This specialisation is currently only offered on a full-time basis with commencement in Term 1 each year. The Accounting Honours program is a one-year program designed for high-achieving undergraduate students who want to deepen their accounting expertise, develop strong analytical skills, and enhance their career prospects. Students are exposed to … For more content click the Read More button below. With smaller class sizes than pass groups, the program provides students with a uniquely collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment. Students can expect to engage with advanced accounting concepts, explore emerging challenges in financial management, and critically assess how accounting evolves in response to technological, economic, and regulatory changes. During the program Honours students will refine their ability to think independently, evaluate complex information, and contribute meaningfully to discussions on the future of accounting. These skills are highly valued across the profession, and an Honours degree provides a distinct advantage for those considering careers in accounting, consulting, public policy or academia.  

Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - BCom (Hons)4501 - Commerce (Honours)

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Additional Information

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The following baseline requirements apply for admission to the Honours program. The applicant must:

  • Have completed a single business degree including all requirements for a major in accounting OR completed 144 UOC of a dual business degree including all requirements for a major in accounting. Students with comparable qualifications from Australian and overseas institutions are also welcome to apply.
  • Have never failed a course (i.e. no FL grade on the Transcript);
  • Have completed a minimum of seven accounting courses
  • Have demonstrated academic excellence in their second and third year accounting courses (or equivalent units of study). Academic excellence will be determined by the Head of School but, as a guideline, an average of at least 75 would usually be expected for the overall and discipline WAM.

The Head of School has authority to recommend admission if these requirements are not strictly met, but in doing so will consider the student’s ability to perform at an appropriate level in fourth year.

It is recommended that students complete the following course prior to commencing this honours stream:


How to Apply

Applicants intending to apply to the Honours programs are encouraged to discuss their eligibility and study program with the Honours Coordinator for Accounting.

After this discussion, applications from internal and external candidates can be submitted through the Apply Online portal. Applicants should have completed their undergraduate (pass) degree OR be in their final term of study prior to completion.

For more information about the application procedure, applicants should contact the Honours Coordinator for Accounting.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change.

Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Please refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for pre-2019 program requirements.

Contact the UNSW Business School Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building
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