Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) (BCom(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2011
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2011
Semester 1 (06 Mar, 2011)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2011)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2131
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
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.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the School of Business.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
School of Business
Email: postgrad_enquiries@business.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 6475
Duration
1 Year full-time
Commencing 2011
Semester 1 (06 Mar, 2011)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2131
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
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.
CRICOS Code: 001944K
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6.
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)?
This program will appeal to high achieving commerce undergraduate students eager to pursue research in their chosen field as well as more advanced coursework. This program is a stepping stone for students wishing to progress to the Master of Philosophy or PhD level of study. This program will appeal to high achieving commerce undergraduate students eager to pursue research in their chosen field as well as more advanced coursework.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours).
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Honours
Honours is awarded based on the weighted percentage over the year of study.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
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.
Entry requirements for International students
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.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 001944K
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6.
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
Careers
Graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) can expect to find career opportunities within both the public and private sector organisations. A wide range of specific employment opportunities include:
- accounting
- auditing
- taxation
- treasury
- financial management
- business advisory services
- insolvency and business recovery
- corporate services
- merchant banking
- management consulting
- information systems
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Computer Society
- Australian Institute of Bankers
- Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance
- Chartered Secretaries Australia Limited
- Certified Practising Accountants Australia
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
Program rules for the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
To complete the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #16 from Part H of the BCom List. Refer to the BCom rules for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
