Bachelor of Business (Honours)
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
The Bachelor of Business (Honours) course provides students who have demonstrated academic ability with the opportunity to pursue their undergraduate studies to an advanced level, to deepen their intellectual understanding in their major area of study, and to develop their research skills.
The Honours course is a recognised point of entry into postgraduate research studies. Students concentrate on their chosen area of study, gaining a better understanding of the academic discipline that they study and the research techniques appropriate to the discipline. The requirement to complete a substantial original piece of research for their dissertation ensures that honours graduates develop abilities to conceptualise problems, devise research strategies and carry out individual research work under the supervision of a member of staff with expertise in the area.
Undertaking the Honours course can also assist by providing a point of differentiation when seeking employment, as the course offers students the opportunity to extend their knowledge in their chosen discipline and to specialise in an area within it. The course's strong orientation to research instructs students in the principles and techniques of original research and prepares them for areas of professional employment in which conceptual, organisational and research skills are in demand.
An honours year can improve your job prospects or provide a pathway to postgraduate study.
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Course details
- Course structure and career opportunities.
Course structure
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Business (Honours) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 100 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
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| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Thesis A | BUS40001 | 25 |
| Minor Thesis B * | BUS40002 | 50 |
| Research Design | BUS40005 | 12.5 |
| Research Methodologies | BUS40006 | 12.5 |
*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
- Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
- Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
- One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
- See the course planner for an example degree structure
Course learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete the this course will be able to:
- Critique literature and conduct analyses at an Honours level
- Identify research opportunities and know how to solve research problems in both the business and academic settings
- Be cognisant of the social and ethical complexities of applied research
- Communicate in a credible, articulate and confident manner suitable for an academic forum
Career opportunities
Students with a Bachelor of Business (Honours) degree have the opportunity to develop academic and generic skills that will serve them well whether their future paths lead to a career in research or industry.
Fees
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Scholarships
At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students.
How to enter this course
- Entry requirements, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.