Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) (BAdvBus(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2024
Duration
4 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2024
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024)
Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2024)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2139
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Entry requirements
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 Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Email: bel@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 7111
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2024
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024)
Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2024)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2139
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
CRICOS Code: 096015K
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 7; reading 6.5; writing 6.5; speaking 6.5; listening 6.5. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 21, reading 21, writing 24, speaking 21PTE Academic - Overall 72, all sub bands minimum 64BE - A minimum overall grade of 5 plus a minimum grade of A in Writing and SpeakingCES - Overall 185, all sub bands minimum 176OET is not accepted 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 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
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 Advanced Business (Honours)?
BAdvBus(Hons) is a 4 year degree aimed at high achieving students seeking an advanced option to study business. The professional pathway allows you to take up to two majors from the following specialist teaching areas: accounting; business analytics; business info. systems; finance; HR; innovation and entrepreneurship; int'l business; and marketing; while the research pathway offers a thesis for students who may wish to enter a PhD.
Honours is awarded to all graduates, which means you will have a globally recognised degree that will stand out in a competitive job market.
Note: for students who commenced in 2021 or later, the following courses contribute to the research training required by PPL 3.20.08: ACCT4101, BSAN4204, BISM4203, FINM4401, IBUS4301, MGTS4603, MKTG4501, RBUS3900, RBUS6996 and TIMS4303. These courses must be undertaken at UQ.
Please note: This program has been restructured and has a new program code for students commencing from 2021. Students who commenced in this program prior to 2021 should follow the program rules and course list from the year they commenced. Transitional arrangements for pre-2021 students are available here.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours).
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours)
- Accounting Major
- Business Analytics Major
- Business Information Systems Major
- Finance Major
- Human Resources Major
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship Major
- International Business Major
- Marketing Major
Honours
Honours will be awarded to all graduates of this program.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 096015K
English proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 7; reading 6.5; writing 6.5; speaking 6.5; listening 6.5. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 21, reading 21, writing 24, speaking 21PTE Academic - Overall 72, all sub bands minimum 64BE - A minimum overall grade of 5 plus a minimum grade of A in Writing and SpeakingCES - Overall 185, all sub bands minimum 176OET is not accepted View the English proficiency policy.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 - November 30 of the previous year.
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 Advanced Business (Honours)
Careers
Graduates work in a range of fields including: Public sector government departments and agencies (local, state and commonwealth) concerned with economic policy or public accounting/financial auditing Private sector multinational corporations or local firms as professional accountants, economists or managers Financial institutions, investment firms and merchant banks as security, economic, investment and business analysts Public utilities fields of transport, communications and power supply Specialist organisations, trade unions, corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions Business systems planning, human resources, personnel, management consulting
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
- Australian Human Resources Institute
- Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance
- Australian Marketing Institute
- Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
- Certified Practising Accountants Australia
- Financial Services Institute of Australasia
- Governance Institute of Australia
- Institute of Public Accountants
Program rules for the Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours)
To complete the Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours)
To graduate with a Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) a student must have successfully completed all requirements of the program as certified by the Executive Dean. This includes courses to be taken to complete the program and any other specific conditions of the program including admission, enrolment and progression requirements.
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.
