C09004v6 Bachelor of Business (Honours)
University of Technology Sydney
About
The Bachelor of Business (Honours) provides an opportunity for advanced study in the disciplinary areas of accounting, finance and economics, management or marketing.The course provides the ideal foundation for students who plan to pursue a career in applied research in business and related professions, or who plan to undertake master's or doctoral research studies.
Structure
The Bachelor of Business (Honours) comprises 48 credit points of study.
Students may undertake one of the following five streams.
- The Accounting stream provides the knowledge and skills to critically evaluate accounting issues. The coursework component provides research skills necessary for critical evaluation of both theoretical and empirical studies in accounting. The thesis component focuses on an area such as market-based accounting research, contracting theory, auditing and management accounting.
- The Economics stream equips students with the skills and knowledge required for applied or postgraduate research in economics. The coursework component provides in-depth knowledge of advanced microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis, economic modelling and policy applications. Students undertake original theoretical or applied research in a disciplinary area of economics for the thesis component.
- The Finance stream brings students up to date with both the latest theoretical issues and the current research methods used in finance. The thesis develops skills through applied research in a relevant area, and prepares students for further research in either industry or postgraduate studies. It is recommended that students undertake this program on a full-time basis.
- The Management stream prepares students for applied or postgraduate research in many areas of management. The coursework component brings students up to date with the latest theoretical issues and research paradigms currently in use. The thesis component involves original study in one of the major areas.
- The Marketing stream prepares students for further academic research or research in a marketing management position. The coursework component provides in-depth knowledge of contrasting theories of marketing, and expertise in a range of current research methods and analytical techniques. The thesis component involves original applied research in a disciplinary area of marketing.
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| CBK90793 Stream choice | 48cp |
| Total | 48cp |
Course program
Course programs for accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing are shown below.
Accounting
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 22901 Accounting Research and Consulting Skills | 6cp |
| 22902 Financial Reporting, Capital Markets and Disclosure | 6cp |
| 22903 Contemporary Issues in Management Accounting Research | 6cp |
| 22908 Current Issues in Corporate Governance and Assurance | 6cp |
| 22906 Thesis in Accounting | 24cp |
Economics
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 23917 Advanced Macroeconomics | 6cp |
| 23907 Advanced Microeconomics | 6cp |
| 23908 Advanced Econometrics | 6cp |
| 23918 Economic Policy Seminar | 6cp |
| 23909 Thesis Proposal in Economics (Honours) | 6cp |
| 23910 Thesis in Economics (Honours) | 18cp |
Finance
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 25924 Advanced Topics in Finance | 6cp |
| 25934 Applied Financial Econometrics | 6cp |
| 25935 Asset Pricing and Risk Management | 6cp |
| 25936 Funds Management | 6cp |
| 25928 Thesis Proposal in Finance (Honours) | 6cp |
| 25929 Thesis in Finance (Honours) | 18cp |
Management
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 21910 Researching Organisations and Management | 6cp |
| 21908 Advanced Management and Organisation Research Methods | 6cp |
| 21991 Quantitative Methods and Analysis for Management | 6cp |
| 21909 Advanced Organisation and Management Theorising | 6cp |
| 21912 Thesis Proposal in Management (Honours) | 6cp |
| 21913 Thesis in Management (Honours) | 18cp |
Marketing
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 24903 Readings for Thesis in Marketing (Honours) | 6cp |
| 24902 Research Methodology and Data Analysis Techniques | 6cp |
| 24908 Research Design and Data Collection Techniques | 6cp |
| 24331 Marketing Analytics and Decisions | 6cp |
| 24770 Thesis in Marketing (Honours) 1 | 6cp |
| 24771 Thesis in Marketing (Honours) 2 | 18cp |
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline at an appropriate level.
Applicants must have completed the UTS Bachelor of Business, or an equivalent degree, with an overall credit average and an average mark of 70 (or equivalent for non-UTS students) in the discipline area in which the honours degree is to be awarded.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
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