C09004v7 Bachelor of Business (Honours)
Award(s): Bachelor of Business (Honours) (BBus(Hons))CRICOS code: 015933J
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 48
Course EFTSL: 1
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent requirements
Applications
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Levels of award
Other information
Overview
This course is an additional year of intensive study designed for graduates seeking to deepen their expertise in business disciplines such as accounting, finance, economics, management, or marketing.
It serves as a stepping stone for careers in applied business research or further academic pursuits at the doctoral level. They acquire advanced knowledge and research skills, engaging in a blend of independent study and collaborative learning. The program stands out for its focus on both practical and theoretical aspects, preparing them for real-world challenges and academic progression.
Course aims
The degree seeks to provide students with the knowledge, competencies and values necessary for a fulfilling and effective career in business.
Career options
Career options include accounting, economics, finance, financial management, human resource management, international business, management, marketing, marketing communication, decentralised finance, ESG, cryptocurrency and government advisory positions.
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.1 | Apply critical thinking and analytical skills in the process of completing a research project |
| 2.1 | Communicate research and its potential impacts effectively to a range of audiences |
| 3.1 | Evaluate how research design and outcomes contribute to ways that others can work ethically and sustainably |
| 4.1 | Apply the appropriate research method and analytical tools in addressing discipline specific problems |
| 5.1 | Consider the implications of research in relation to Indigenous peoples and communities in Australia |
Admission 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: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
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.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
For course specific information see the UTS Business School Inherent Requirements Statement.
Applications
Local students
Application is made directly to UTS, using the relevant direct application form and by following the submission instructions.
International students
International students apply to study at UTS through UTS International.
Course duration and attendance
The honours degree comprises one year of intensive full-time study or, in approved cases, two years of part-time study.
Course 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, econometrics 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
| CBK90793 Stream choice | 48cp | |
| Total | 48cp |
Course program
Course programs for accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing are shown below.
| Accounting | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 25924 Advanced Topics in Finance | 6cp | |
| 25934 Applied Econometrics | 6cp | |
| 25937 Financial Markets: From Fundamentals to FinTech | 6cp | |
| 25936 Funds Management | 6cp | |
| 25928 Thesis Proposal in Finance (Honours) | 6cp | |
| 25929 Thesis in Finance (Honours) | 18cp | |
| Management | ||
| 21908 Research Design and Organisation | 6cp | |
| 21991 Quantitative Methods and Analysis | 6cp | |
| 21992 Qualitative Methods, Design and Analysis | 6cp | |
| 21993 Readings in Management | 6cp | |
| 21994 Thesis in Management (Honours) | 24cp | |
| Marketing | ||
| 24758 Readings in Marketing | 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 | |
Levels of award
The Bachelor of Business (Honours) may be awarded with first class honours, second class honours division 1, second class honours division 2, and third class honours.
Other information
Further information is available from Business.