Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

CRICOS

014798G

Bachelor of Commerce (Degree with Honours)

The Honours year is an additional (fourth) year of specialized study in one of the following disciplines: accounting, actuarial studies, economics or finance. It is an integrated program with small classes and an emphasis on research and specialized subject areas. The Honours year is open to Commerce students. Prospective applicants should note that students must commence the Honours year within two years of completing the requirements of the commerce course. Graduates of other institutions are also welcome to apply. Honours is normally taken on a full-time basis immediately after finishing the requirements for the three-year commerce degree. Provision exists for deferred entry in exceptional circumstances.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Parkville

Full-time - 1 years

Part-time - 6 years

N/A
N/A

Structure

Total Credit Points : 100

Subjects

  • ACCT40004 Honours Research Methods
  • ACCT40006 Honours Research Essay Accounting
  • ACCT40008 Honours Research Essay Part 1
  • ACCT40009 Honours Research Essay Part 2
  • ACCT40001 Research in Financial Accounting
  • ACCT40002 Research in Management Accounting
  • ACCT40003 Research in Auditing
  • ACCT40007 Behavioural Accounting Research
  • ACCT40010 Special Topics in Accounting Research
  • ACTL40001 Actuarial Studies Research Essay
  • ACTL40010 Actuarial Studies Projects Part 1
  • ACTL40011 Actuarial Studies Projects Part 2
  • ECON40001 Advanced Microeconomics
  • ECON40002 Advanced Macroeconomics
  • ECOM40006 Econometrics 3
  • ECON40018 Economics Research Essay Part 1
  • ECON40019 Economics Research Essay Part 2
  • FNCE40001 Advanced Corporate Finance
  • FNCE40002 Advanced Investments
  • FNCE40004 Research Methods in Finance
  • FNCE40006 Finance Research Essay

Entry requirements

  • Within the last two years a Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent, with a major relevant to the discipline stream within the Bachelor of Commerce (Degree with Honours) that they seek to enter
  • Any application requirements, specific subject prerequisites and prior academic performance requirements associated with the discipline stream that they seek to enter. These are outlined in the schedule below.