Bachelor of Business (Honours)

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Business (Honours) offers high-achieving undergraduate students the opportunity for advanced study in the key discipline areas offered by the Faculty of Business.

The Bachelor of Business (Honours) will extend and enhance the skills and knowledge of outstanding students. It is offered for study following successful completion of undergraduate studies (achieved with a minimum Credit average).

Graduates gain a competitive edge in securing employment and career advancement through the acquisition of substantial theoretical and business-relevant research knowledge and skills, as well as the advanced skills necessary to continue into a research higher degree.

Campus

Albury-Wodonga; Bathurst; Wagga Wagga

Duration

The minimum full-time duration is two sessions by distance education or on campus.
Distance education mode is available to domestic students only.

CRICOS code

020103E

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 64 points; two 16 point subjects and a 32 point dissertation.

Course structure

More information about subjects and course structure.

Career opportunities

Ready to make a real difference to the world? Discover more about where this course could take you.

Admission requirements

To study this course, you will need to indicate your likelihood of success through previous studies and other attainments and experience.

Cost of study

When weighing up the costs of study, consider the benefits of having the qualification you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.

An Honours degree provides you with valuable research experience working closely with your Honours supervisor in developing a research proposal, gathering and analysing data and writing up the results. It provides a great opportunity to develop your analytical and writing skills while working with and receiving feedback from your supervisor. 

Previous graduates of the Bachelor of Business (Honours) have gone on to exciting positions in the private sector, government departments and to PhD programs. Research, analytical and writing skills are valuable in any future career you might pursue.

Students who have studied and successfully completed relevant subjects at other universities or educational institutions may apply for credit for those subjects when applying to CSU courses. Credit will be granted for subjects, which are equivalent in content and standard, at the discretion of the Course Director.
Further information in regard to credit may be found at http://www.csu.edu.au/apply/credit

Full time

Each student will complete three subjects:

BUS411 Honours Theory (16 points)
BUS412 Honours Research Methods (16 points)
BUS432 Honours Dissertation (32 points)

Part time

Each student will complete four subjects:

BUS411 Honours Theory (16 points)
BUS412 Honours Research Methods (16 points)
BUS416 Honours Dissertation (16 points
BUS417 Honours Dissertation (16 points)

Enrolment pattern

Full time

Session 1

BUS411 Honours Theory (16 points)
BUS412 Honours Research Methods (16 points)

Session 2

BUS432 Honours Dissertation (32 points)

Part time

Session 1

BUS411 Honours Theory (16 points)

Session 2

BUS412 Honours Research Methods (16 points)

Session 3

BUS416 Honours Dissertation (16 points)

Session 4

BUS417 Honours Dissertation (16 points)

Admission requirements

Applicants should have obtained a degree in business or any double or combined degree from an Australian or approved overseas university that includes a major study in one of the specialised areas of business available for study through CSU. Students must also have achieved that degree at a minimum of credit level. Only in exceptional circumstances will this requirement be waived by the Faculty of Business, and this waiver must have the approval of the Dean.

Previous studies

Previous studies for this course are:

  • an undergraduate degree (Australian or the accredited overseas equivalent) with a major sequence of subjects in the area in which honours is sought
  • the achievement of grades in that degree as specified for the honours program
  • any other specified criteria as required by the School for the honours program
 

English language proficiency

Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:

  • have completed all their formal studies in one or more of the following countries; or
  • were born in one of the following countries and have completed at least one qualification in one of those countries; or
  • have completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time University study in one of the following countries: American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia
    or
  • have successfully completed one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) post-secondary study at an affiliate institution of the University, with English as the medium of instruction and assessment.

All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.

Acceptable tests for English proficiency

Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:

  • an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall score of at least 6.0, and with no score below 5.5;
  • a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) paper-based score of 550 and TWE of 5.0;
  • a TOEFL computer-based score of 213 and Essay Rating of 5;
  • a TOEFL internet-based score of 80 for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs, and 90 for postgraduate research candidates with a minimum score of 25 in the writing section.
  • a Combined Universities Admission Test (CULT) overall score of at least 65;
  • a C pass in English at the GCE 'A' level examinations in either Singapore or the United Kingdom;
  • completion of the International Baccalaureate diploma with English A2 at higher or sub. Level;
  • a C pass in 'Use of English' in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE);
  • completion of the UNSW Foundation Studies Certificate with a C pass in 'Use of English';
  • completion of an AQF Certificate IV (including English for Academic Purposes);
  • successful completion of at least one year of study in a course at Associate Diploma or Diploma level on the Register of Australian Tertiary Education;
  • a score of 155 in the verbal component of the STAT test;
  • a Pass grade in the Uniworld English College English for Tertiary Entrance course; or
  • IRI Diploma of English.

An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University's requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.

 

 

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Admission code: Distance education - EBBZ
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Admission code: IBBZ

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