Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) (BCom(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2017
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2017
Semester 1 (27 Feb, 2017)
Semester 2 (24 Jul, 2017)
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.
AQF level
AQF level 8
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 Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 1 - October 31 of the previous year.
Enquiries for Australian students
School of Business
Email: postgrad_enquiries@business.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 6475
Duration
1 Year full-time
Commencing 2017
Semester 1 (27 Feb, 2017)
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: 081754J
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 8
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 Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Please note that all applications will be considered after the closing date.
Enquiries 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)?
The honours program provides Bachelor of Commerce graduates with an extra year of high quality study to enhance their business and finance skills. This program will appeal to high achieving students eager to pursue research and more advanced coursework.
An honours degree demonstrates to employers that you are someone with exceptional ability and superior skills. Places are strictly limited and awarded on the basis of academic merit. The program can also act a stepping stone to the Master of Philosophy or PhD.
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) students can choose from a range of courses in areas including finance, accounting and business information systems. They are also required to complete a research thesis.
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 will be awarded to all graduates of this program.
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: 081754J
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Please note that all applications will be considered after the closing date.
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 Accountants Australia & New Zealand
- Chartered Secretaries Australia Limited
- Certified Practising Accountants Australia
- Institute of Public Accountants
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 units from the BCom(Hons) list. Refer to the BCom(Hons) rules for further information.
The class of honours is calculated on the basis of the grade point average of the results obtained by a student in the first attempt at all courses that contribute to the program (see PPL 3.50.12b of the Policy and Procedures Library).
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.
