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Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)

Learn advanced skills in problem solving, critical analysis and communication – areas of expertise that are highly sought after by employers in consultancy, industry, government and academia. This is an opportunity to join our rich and diverse student research community to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of issues facing the commercial world. At the end of your honours program, you could continue your research with further postgraduate study or a higher research degree.

In this program you will:

  • Develop advanced skills in theoretical inquiry, empirical analysis, and communication
  • Learn research methods such as literature reviews and in-depth information analysis
  • Hone your communication skills

Location

Duration

1 year 1 year Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2025 fees (A$)

A$13,294 CSP
CSP

QTAC code

Direct application to USC

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
Total units
96
Duration
1 year 1 year
UniSC program code
BU402
Program structure

The Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) structure is as follows:

  • a 48-unit coursework component (consisting of four 12-unit courses), and
  • a 48-unit thesis component

Students are required to complete a literature review and detailed methodology by the end of the first semester for full-time students. Where part-time study has been approved in consultation with the Program Coordinator the literature review and detailed methodology is required to be completed by the end of the second semester.

Coursework component (4) 48 units

BUS512
BUS513
BUS514
BUS515

Thesis component 48 units

HNB402F  Thesis (48 units)

The nature and topic of the thesis is determined by the student's interests, the interests of potential supervisors and the availability of appropriate supervision.

Note: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

• Students must have completed a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business, from a recognised higher education institution, with a major in accounting, finance or financial planning.

• Potential applicants should have sustained a minimum GPA of 5.0 over the final two years of their undergraduate degree.

• A high level of achievement in the intended area of study must be demonstrated. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Importantly, enrolment is contingent upon the School’s capacity to provide appropriate supervision in the intended field of research

Recommended prior study
General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths
Program requirements
Program requirements and notes
Dissertation

This is a research thesis conducted over the full length of enrolment (e.g. full year year of enrolment for full time students). Length is normally 15,000 to 18,000 words excluding references and appendices. The required length is determined by the precise nature of the research in consultation with the supervisor and subject to the approval of the Dean and Head of School, School of Business and Creative Industries.

Supervision and research

The Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) is supervised by a staff member with relevant research interests and expertise. Students are encouraged to attend the research seminars, 3-minute presentations, research conversation series, and research discussion groups with other research students online.

Oral presentations

Oral presentation is embedded in the supervision process. For example, the students will be asked by the supervisors to make an informal presentation of what they have done since their last meeting, whether they have any problem in the process of making a progress and so forth. This practice applies in their regular meetings with the supervisors online.

Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester.
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa. Please refer to the English language requirements .
Enrolment and fees
  • In any semester, standard full-time enrolment comprises 0.500 EFTSL *
  • In any semester, standard part-time enrolment comprises 0.250 EFTSL *
  • The census date for withdrawal without financial penalty or academic penalty is the Semester 1 or 2 census date
  • Commonwealth supported students pay student contributions
  • Students who are not Commonwealth supported pay full tuition fees

* EFTSL - Equivalent Full-Time Student Load. One year of full-time study equates to 1.000 EFTSL.

Classes of Honours

The degree will be awarded in one of the three classes:

  • Class 1
  • Class 2 (awarded as Division 1 or Division 2)
  • Class 3

The class of honours awarded may not be more than one grade higher than the grade for the thesis. For example, if you receive a ‘Credit’ grade for your thesis, you may not be awarded the honours degree at a higher level than Class 2 Division 1, regardless of the average mark.

CSP estimate
A$13,294