Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)

The University of Newcastle

About

The Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) is currently available in Accounting or Finance or Economics.

Potential Honours students should consult with the Newcastle Business School towards the end of the semester prior to that in which they intend to enrol.

Structure

Code Title Term / Location Units
BUSN4100 Business Research Methods Semester 1 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) Semester 2 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) 20 units
BUSN4200 Research Thesis 1 Semester 1 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) Semester 2 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) 20 units
BUSN4300 Research Thesis 2 Semester 1 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) Semester 2 - 2020 (Newcastle City Precinct) 20 units

Entry requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed the Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent program with a credit grade point average to apply for entry.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will have:

  • Communicate effectively orally to varied audiences.
  • Communicate effectively in writing to varied audiences.
  • Work effectively independently.
  • Work effectively in collaboration with others.
  • Engage in critical thinking and complex analytical problem-solving.
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of theory, models and concepts relevant to one of the disciplines of Accounting, Finance or Economics.
  • Display proficiency in the utilization of information and technology in research.
  • Apply skills that incorporate understanding of global, social and ethical issues.
  • Apply theory and method at an advanced level to conduct independent research/project of professional quality in their selected field.

Institution