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Bachelor of Business with Honours

  • Bachelor (Honours)

The Bachelor of Business with Honours degree allows students develop a body of research-relevant knowledge, skills and experience as preparation to undertake professional research work and/ or as a pathway into a research-focused Masters degree or Doctorate in the future.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
1 - 3 years full-time
Course Code
G4F, 039208G
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$34,450 per year / $34,450 total

About this course

The Bachelor of Business with Honours degree allows students develop a body of research-relevant knowledge, skills and experience as preparation to undertake professional research work and/ or as a pathway into a research-focused Masters degree or Doctorate in the future. Students do this by undertaking research-related coursework, executing an independent research project under the guidance of an academic supervisor, and authoring a research dissertation.

Honours candidates can undertake their thesis in the following areas:

  • Accounting
  • Accountability
  • Human Resource Management
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Tourism

If you are considering enrolling or would like to express interest in the Honours program, please contact the Honours Coordinator - Dr Saeed Loghman - before submitting your application for admission.

Entry requirements

Entry to the BBus Honours program is open to students who have completed the Bachelor of Business (or equivalent approved qualification) with an average of distinction or higher in at least 50% of the final year units of the pass degree.

Honours candidates in Management require an average of credit or higher for the 200 and 300 level units forming the relevant major(s) in their degree. Candidates in Management must also have passed the unit BMA331 Marketing Research or an acceptable equivalent unit.

Admission to Honours courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor's degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects and the English language requirements to be eligible for an offer. Admission is conditional on research project and supervisor availability.

English Language Requirements

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

Course Specific Requirements

Entry to the Bachelor of Business Honours program is open to students who have completed the Bachelor of Business (or equivalent approved qualification) with an average of distinction or higher in at least 50% of the final year units of the pass degree.

Honours candidates in Management require an average of credit or higher for the 200 and 300 level units forming the relevant major(s) in their degree. Candidates in Management must also have passed the unit BMA331 Marketing Research or an acceptable equivalent unit.

Study locations

Launceston

Hobart

What you will learn

  • 1 Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the theoretical framework, key concepts and research underpinning a specific disciplinary area.
  • 2 Analyse and critically appraise key concepts, arguments and research findings within the literature relevant to a specific research topic.
  • 3 Apply advanced research skills that demonstrate the skills to conceive, design and execute a valid and ethical research project to solve an identified problem.
  • 4 Analyse and discuss research findings and their implications.
  • 5 Communicate complex research findings to a range of audience types in written and oral forms.
  • Career pathways

    Careers requiring business skills are growing fast, with employers demanding formal qualifications. Here are some of the careers projected to grow into 2024.*

    • Advertising and Marketing Professionals 21.7%
    • Human Resource Professionals 15.7%
    • Accountants 9.7%
    • Finance Managers 8.9%
      *Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business five year projections from May 2019 to May 2024.

    Postgraduate study

    If you successfully complete this course, you may be also be eligible to apply for a range of other postgraduate courses including Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and Masters by coursework and research.

    The BBus (Hons) may lead to a coursework masters degree or to one or both of the research higher degrees - a Master of Commerce and /or a PhD.

    Course structure

    You will complete 6 units (100 credit points) including 4 coursework units (50 credit points) and 2 dissertation units (50 credit points).

    The recommended enrolment pattern for a full-time student commencing in Semester 1 is:

    Semester 1

    • BAA402 Designing Research (12.5 CP)
    • BAA403 Developing and delivering a research presentation (12.5 CP)
    • BAA404 Developing research topics in Accounting and Business Management (12.5 CP)
    • BAA406 Dissertation A (12.5 CP)

    Winter School

    • BAA405 Data Analysis and Management (12.5 CP)

    Semester 2

    • BAA407 Dissertation B (37.5 CP)
    • XSB400 Honours (0 CP)

    A part-time enrolment pattern should be discussed with and approved by the Honours Coordinator prior to enrolment to confirm availability of supervision.

    Graduate outcomes

    Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at University of Tasmania.
    74.3%
    Overall satisfaction
    76%
    Skill scale
    65.2%
    Teaching scale
    87.9%
    Employed full-time
    $109k
    Average salary