Accounting and Finance

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)

  • Domestic
  • International
  • Duration

    1 year full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    February
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus

About Degree

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.

Entry Requirements

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Admissions information

    SATAC Code3BH003
    DefermentYes - 2 year
    IntakeFebruary
    Selection Criteria
    Higher Education StudyStudents who have completed the required undergraduate program to a satisfactory level may be eligible to apply for the Honours program.
    Other Entry Pathways


    International applicants

    CRICOS001520A
    IntakeFebruary
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements

    Australian Year 12Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of APSB
    IELTSOverall 6.5Reading 6Listening 6Speaking 6Writing 6





    TOEFLOverall 79Reading 13Listening 13Speaking 18Writing 21





    PearsonOverall 58Reading 50Listening 50Speaking 50Writing 50





    C1 AdvancedOverall 176Reading 169Listening 169Speaking 169Writing 169





    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirementsA range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements

    Detailed information on international qualifications assessment

    Tertiary QualificationsGraduate entry only
    How to Apply
    Application information for international students
    Important application deadlines for international students


Fees and Scholarships

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  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees
    Commonwealth-supported place: $13,100

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    More information on Student Contribution Amounts.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


    International applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)International student place: $46,000

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    More information on International Student tuition fees.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


Careers

Graduate Attributes

The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of APSB Graduate Attributes.

  1. Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
  2. Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
  3. Teamwork and communication skills
  4. Professionalism and leadership readiness
  5. Intercultural and ethical competency
  6. Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
  7. Digital capabilities
  8. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Professional Accreditation

APSB 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.
* Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)  

Potential careers

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

Indicative Study Plan
First Semester
Common coursesCOMMERCE 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 coursesStudents 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 projectApproximately 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).


RECOGNITION AND AFFILIATIONS

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