Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
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In business, everyone's looking for an edge. An honours degree signals your outstanding academic abilities and superior analytical skills in your chosen area of commerce.
- The Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) is a one-year program that will teach you how to undertake research relevant to business or finance. Entry is competitive and is based on your undergraduate grade point average.
- Choose a thesis topic that best aligns with your undergraduate studies and your interests and goals. You'll complete a thesis under the supervision of an academic member of the UQ Business School.
- Complete a compulsory course on research methods that will develop the skills you need to successfully design and conduct research projects. You'll also study a range of electives that will advance your existing knowledge and skills.
- Push the boundaries and develop high-level skills in critical and analytical thinking, communication, problem-solving and project management. Your honours year will open doors to a career in research or consultancy, within industry or academia.
If you're looking to be a respected leader in your field, advance your knowledge and develop specialised competence and expertise, the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) is for you.
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Fast Facts
Global standing
UQ Business School was the first business school in Australia to be accredited by the pre-eminent ranking bodies AACSB International and EQUIS. UQ was also ranked 39th in the world for accounting and finance in the 2017 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
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In the classroom
Work closely with experts
During your honours year, you'll work closely with internationally respected researchers and academics who will guide your studies. Students also undertake coursework in small and supportive groups, which facilitates more in-depth class discussions.
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Alumni
"The UQ honours program embeds a critical mindset, first and foremost. You're challenged to ask why, which is invaluable in any context." Peter Dunn, BCom (Hons) graduate (1995)
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Alumni
"The key skill this program teaches is the ability to think – how to come up with solutions to problems you haven't seen before... The supervisors and lecturers who are all involved in the program are fantastic." Chris Catanzaro, BCom (Hons) graduate (2009)
Associate Director (Corporate Finance), BDO
Career outcomes
Whether you undertake an honours year to build on undergraduate education, or to begin a career in research, our graduates have a distinct advantage when applying for professional roles.
Graduates can use their qualifications to distinguish themselves in a competitive jobs market, or as a stepping stone to careers in research, whether in industry or academia.
Students who earn Class I or Class IIA honours also qualify for most PhD programs across Australia and some internationally, including programs in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Our honours graduates have also found employment at high-levels, both in Australia and internationally, in fields including:
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Taxation
- Treasury
- Financial management
- Business advisory services
- Insolvency and business recovery
- Corporate services
- Merchant banking
- Management consulting
- Information systems
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Employability
Build a professional reputation
It's possible the thesis you write as an honours student will be publishable and make a significant contribution to the field. This means your research might establish your professional reputation – and potentially act as a gateway for future jobs.
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Professional experience
Link up with industry and the profession
The Faculty of Business, Economics and Law's award-winning Student Employability Team (SET) helps students develop their careers with a range of professional opportunities. These include internships, mentoring programs, inspirational guest speakers and career planning advice.
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Employability
Be a leader
When you graduate with a UQ honours qualification, you'll have the skills and knowledge to stand out as a leader in your field. Many of our honours graduates continue their passion for research and knowledge by pursuing further postgraduate studies.
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UQ Business School honours program
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Program code2131
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Duration1 Year full-time
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CommencingSemester 1 (19 Feb, 2018)
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Program levelUndergraduate
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Units16
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Delivery locationSt Lucia
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AQFLevel 8
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CRICOS code081754J
Admissions criteria
Prerequisites
To enrol for honours, a student must complete the Bachelor of Commerce program requirements or equivalent with a GPA of at least 5.5.
International students may start in Semester one only.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ, view the English proficiency policy.
Visa requirements
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa.
The Australian Government has simplified the visa application process. Now, all international students apply for the Student Visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted. Find out more about the visa application process.
Program structure
The courses offered in the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#). A standard full-time study load is 8 units per semester.
CoursesThe Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours). These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.
Program RulesTo have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules.
Honours
Honours is awarded to all graduates of this program. Honours is awarded in the following classes:
- Class I
- Class IIA
- Class IIB
- Class IIIA
- Class IIIB
Class of honours depends on your GPA. For details refer to the Program Rules.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:
- Australian Computer Society
- Australian Institute of Bankers
- Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance
- Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
- Chartered Secretaries Australia Limited
- Certified Practising Accountants Australia
- Institute of Public Accountants
Further study options
Graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) have the opportunity to progress into the following programs:
Programs and Courses
If you're a current student who has already commenced study at UQ, refer to Programs and Courses in my.UQ for full information about your program structure, rules and requirements.
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
Find out more about financial aid, including scholarships and financial aid programs.
Indicative annual fee
The "indicative annual fee" is the cost of enrolling in the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) for the 2018 academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load.
A standard full-time study load is 16 units per academic year.
If you enrol in a larger or smaller study load, your fees will be calculated on a proportionate basis.
All fees are reviewed annually.
Visit Tuition fees for more information.
Scholarships
International students are eligible to apply for a number of scholarships and prizes. These may be offered by the University, the Australian Government, foreign governments, or private organisations.
Many scholarships have specific eligibility criteria and are very competitive. More information, including information about how to apply, is available on the Scholarships website.
Applying online
All international student applications for the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) can be lodged directly to UQ using our online application form or through an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) is 2131. You'll need this when applying.Find out more about applying for honours study.
Apply nowImportant dates
There are a number of dates and deadlines you need to meet when applying for postgraduate study.
The closing date for the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) is:
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
- Please note that all applications will be considered after the closing date.
A full list of dates relevant to UQ students is available on the Student Matters Calendar.
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