Honours Degree of Bachelor of Commerce
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.
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Entry Requirements
For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.
For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2021 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely for most programs. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses. Please refer to the COVID-19 FAQ page for a list of programs where in-person attendance is required.
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 3BH003 Deferment Yes - 2 year Intake February Enquiries Future Students team Selection Criteria
Higher Education Study Students who have completed the required undergraduate program to a satisfactory level may be eligible to apply for the Honours program. Other Entry Pathways How to Apply
SATAC Code: 3BH003
International applicants
Not an international applicant?
CRICOS 001520A Intake February Selection Criteria
English Language Requirements
Australian Year 12 Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject English Tests accepted by the University of Adelaide IELTS Overall 6.5 Reading 6 Listening 6 Speaking 6 Writing 6 TOEFL Overall 79 Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21 Pearson Overall 58 Reading 50 Listening 50 Speaking 50 Writing 50 C1 Advanced Overall 176 Reading 169 Listening 169 Speaking 169 Writing 169 Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements Academic Entry Requirements
More InformationTertiary Qualifications Graduate entry only How to Apply
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Fees and Scholarships
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
Indicative annual tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $13,115More information on Student Contribution Amounts.
International applicants
Not an international applicant?
Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units) International student place: $43,000 Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
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Careers
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.- Deep discipline knowledge
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Career and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Professional Accreditation
Adelaide 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
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Degree Structure
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
You can find the academic program rules for this degree under the Faculty of the Professions rules.
Areas of Specialisation
Accounting, Corporate Finance, International Business, Management or Marketing.
Example Study Plan
Indicative Study Plan First Semester Common courses COMMERCE 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 courses Students 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 project Approximately 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). -
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Further Information
Please direct enquiries to the Ask Adelaide
Phone: +61 8 8313 7335 (toll free 1800 061 459)The annual Open Day and Information Night events provide an excellent opportunity to see our campus, meet with academics, and discuss your study options.
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- English Language Centre Support Services
- Professions Support Hub
- Peer Assisted Study Sessions
It may be possible for Honours students to undertake an overseas study experience. See supervisors for more information.
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Last updated: Saturday, 21 Nov 2020