Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
Turn high-achieving into a higher degree
There are many reasons we encourage graduates to apply for an honours year. You might want to build a necessary foundation for postgraduate research in your specialisation. You could be seeking answers to questions no one else is asking in business research. Perhaps you’re pursuing advanced communication skills and commercial knowledge to gain a competitive edge in the job market.
What will you do?
- Attend regular classes for advanced coursework.
- Complete a major research project on a topic of your choice.
- Partner with an academic mentor who’ll support and encourage your progress.
^Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities, 2017
Entry Requirements
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information for this program.
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3BH003 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelor degree or equivalent. |
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| Other Entry Pathways | |
Fees and Scholarships
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Commonwealth-supported place: $13,000
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Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers鈥攖hey are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
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Careers
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Professional Accreditation
Adelaide Business School is AACSB* accredited, and as such our programs have passed rigorous standards of quality. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and only the best schools in the world earn AACSB accreditation.
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Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Business Manager; Communications Analyst; Data Analyst; Econometrician; Economist; Entrepreneur; Fund and Portfolio Manager; Industrial Organiser; Policy Adviser; Statistician
Degree Structure
Areas of Specialisation
Accounting, Corporate Finance, International Business, Management or Marketing.
Example Study Plan
| First Semester | |
|---|---|
| Common courses | COMMERCE 4037: Research Methodology (H) Up to 2 elective courses from the list below: CORPFIN 4033: Quantitative Methods (H) COMMERCE 4100: Qualitative Methods (H) COMMERCE 4106: Advanced Readings (H) COMMERCE 4015: Business Statistics (H)* ECON 4014: Econometrics IV (H)* *Students may select one of these courses in lieu of either quantitative or qualitative methods by agreement between the student and their supervisor(s). |
| Discipline - specific courses | Students will take 1 course from the list below: ACCTING 4101: Advanced Theory in Accounting (H) CORPFIN 4102: Advanced Finance (H) COMMERCE 4104: Advanced Theory in Management (H) MARKETING 4103: Advanced Theory in Marketing (H) INTBUS 4000: Advanced Theory in International Business (H) |
| Second Semester | |
| Research project | Approximately 12,000 to 15,000 words. This thesis counts for 50% of the year’s assessment. COMMERCE 4105: Dissertation (H) |
| Note: Applied Finance students are able to take an additional elective in lieu of any of those courses listed as electives by agreement between the student and their supervisor(s). | |
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Last updated: Thursday, 12 Sep 2024