Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
University of Wollongong
About
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.
Structure
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ACCY401 | Honours Research in Accounting | 24 |
| ACCY410 | Special Topics in Accounting A | 6 |
| ACCY411 | Special Topics in Accounting B | 6 |
| ACCY412 | Special Topics in Accounting C | 6 |
| COMM480 | Honours Research Proposal | 6 |
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| COMM480 | Honours Research Proposal | 6 |
| ECON401 | Honours Research in Economics | 24 |
| ECON403 | Special Topics in Economics A | 6 |
| ECON404 | Special Topics in Economics B | 6 |
| ECON405 | Special Topics in Economics C | 6 |
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| COMM480 | Honours Research Proposal | 6 |
| FIN 401 | Honours Research in Finance | 24 |
| FIN 402 | Special Topics in Finance A | 6 |
| FIN 403 | Special Topics in Finance B | 6 |
| FIN 404 | Special Topics in Finance C | 6 |
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| COMM480 | Honours Research Proposal | 6 |
| MGNT401 | Honours Research in Management | 24 |
| MGNT403 | Special Topics in Management A | 6 |
| MGNT404 | Special Topics in Management B | 6 |
| MGNT405 | Special Topics in Management C | 6 |
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| COMM480 | Honours Research Proposal | 6 |
| MARK401 | Honours Research in Marketing | 24 |
| MARK403 | Special Topics in Marketing A | 6 |
| MARK404 | Special Topics in Marketing B | 6 |
| MARK405 | Special Topics in Marketing C | 6 |
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| COMM480 | Honours Research Proposal | 6 |
| OPS 400 | Honours Research in Supply Chain Management | 24 |
| OPS 401 | Special Topics in Operations A | 6 |
| OPS 402 | Special Topics in Operations B | 6 |
| OPS 403 | Special Topics in Operations C | 6 |
Please click the subject codes in the above table for information on sessions of offer for each subject at different locations. For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please visit the Timetables and Classes page.
For all students interested in pursuing Honours, please email business-enquiries@uow.edu.au
Entry requirements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
CLO Description 1 Demonstrate advanced theoretical and technical business knowledge. 2 Effectively communicate orally and in writing. 3 Research and critically analyse business and organisational issues in local, national and international contexts. 4 Demonstrate responsible judgement in decision making. 5 Use relevant technology for professional purposes. 6 Demonstrate independent learning.
Institution
