Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
The Bachelor of Business (Honours) course provides students who have demonstrated academic ability with the opportunity to pursue their undergraduate studies to an advanced level, to deepen their intellectual understanding in their major area of study, and to develop their research skills. The Honours course is a recognised point of entry into postgraduate research studies. Students concentrate on their chosen area of study, gaining a better understanding of the academic discipline that they study and the research techniques appropriate to the discipline. The requirement to complete a substantial original piece of research for their dissertation ensures that honours graduates develop abilities to conceptualise problems, devise research strategies and carry out individual research work under the supervision of a member of staff with expertise in the area. Undertaking the Honours course can also assist by providing a point of differentiation when seeking employment, as the course offers students the opportunity to extend their knowledge in their chosen discipline and to specialise in an area within it. The course's strong orientation to research instructs students in the principles and techniques of original research and prepares them for areas of professional employment in which conceptual, organisational and research skills are in demand.
Aims & Objectives:
The Bachelor of Business (Honours) course: provides students with an opportunity to enhance their research ability and permits further studies and specialisation in their discipline offers students the opportunity to add considerable depth to their understanding of concepts within their chosen discipline and encourages students to pursue excellence in their studies at a higher level is unique in that it offers students a business honours degree with a language component option
Course Structure:
The Honours course consists of a 20 per cent research methodology component, a 20 per cent advanced reading unit component and a 60 per cent dissertation component. Students must satisfactorily complete all three components to achieve an overall honours assessment. Students will be required to complete a dissertation in one of the major areas of study listed below: Accounting Finance. Human Resource Management / Organisation Behaviour Information Systems International Business Management Manufacturing Management Marketing Any of the above areas of study combined with a language component from either Italian or Japanese Research Methodology component The research methodology unit of study (HBQ415) aims to equip students with the necessary research skills to conduct studies for higher degrees. It is designed to facilitate the development of independent learning skills. Students will be presented with various research methodologies appropriate to their chosen discipline as well as those used in other disciplines. Assessment will be based on assignments and class exercises. Teaching methods will include formal lectures and tutorial discussion groups and will make extensive use of library resources. This unit of study is compulsory for all Bachelor of Business (Honours) students and no prerequisite is necessary. Advanced Reading component The discipline-specific unit of study (HBx411) aims to allow a breadth and depth of exploration of the area of study chosen by the student. This is an exploratory approach that is intended to help the student arrive at a viable topic for their dissertation. Students will be expected to read widely from a variety of sources including both textual and journal articles, and meet regularly with their supervisor. Dissertation component Normally a student will produce, under supervision, a dissertation (HBx410) between 15,000 and 20,000 words. The structure of the dissertation will be consistent with the proposal development in the Advanced Reading unit of study, and with the quality expectations that are carried with a work of this kind. As part of the Bachelor of Business (Honours) course, students may be required to make class presentations at progressive stages in their course and to attend and participate fully in a series of seminars conducted by staff. Students who successfully complete the above components will be graded as follows: First Class Honours (H1) 80%-100% Upper Second Class Honours (H2A) 70%-79% Lower Second Class Honours (H2B) 60%-69% Third Class Honours (H3) 50%-59%
Units of Study:
HBQ415 Research Methodology (20 credit points) HBx410 Honours Dissertation (60 credit points) HBx411 Advanced Reading Unit (20 credit points) 'x' represents the specific code for each area of study as listed above. HBC410 Accounting Honours Dissertation HBC411 Accounting Advanced Reading Unit HBF410 Finance Honours Dissertation HBF411 Finance Advanced Reading Unit HBH410 Human Resource Management/Organisation Behaviour Honours Dissertation HBH411 Human Resource Management/Organisation Behaviour Advanced Reading Unit HBT410 Information Systems Honours Dissertation HBT411 Information Systems Advanced Reading Unit HBI410 International Business Honours Dissertation HBI411 International Business Advanced Reading Unit HBMG410 Management Honours Dissertation HBMG411 Management Advanced Reading Unit HBP410 Manufacturing Management Honours Dissertation HBP411 Manufacturing Management Advanced Reading Unit HBM410 Marketing Honours Dissertation HBM411 Marketing Advanced Reading Unit
Industry-Based Learning:
Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which domestic students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl Please note that the optional year of Industry-Based Learning in Australia is not available to international students.
Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which domestic students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl
Please note that the optional year of Industry-Based Learning in Australia is not available to international students.
Education Abroad:
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.
Career Opportunities:
Students with a Bachelor of Business (Honours) degree have the opportunity to develop academic and generic skills that will serve them well whether their future paths lead to a career in research or industry.
Graduate Attributes:
In line with the university's Learning and Teaching Plan the course aims for graduates to be: capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas able to operate effectively and ethically in work and community situations adaptable and able to manage change aware of the local and international environments in which they will be contributing
Entry Requirements:
To be eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Business (Honours) course, a student must have satisfied the requirements of an undergraduate pass degree with a business major (completed within the last five years), from a university approved by Swinburne. The student must have achieved an average level of attainment of a credit (C) or better in an appropriate undergraduate course, and in their major discipline, in order to be considered by the Faculty of Business and Enterprise Honours Committee to be acceptable for entry into the Bachelor of Business (Honours) course. Applicants for the language component must also have achieved a credit average in language studies. Applicants with satisfactory academic results will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.
Credit Transfer:
Applicants may be eligible for an exemption from HBQ415 Research Methodology based on previous studies. All applications for exemptions should be submitted on the appropriate form at the time of application for consideration by the Faculty of Business and Enterprise Honours Committee.
Course Fees:
Swinburne offers domestic undergraduate students Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of an Australian permanent resident visa are classified as domestic students. All other students are considered international students. HELP The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. HELP consists of: HECS-HELP (previously HECS) – is available to eligible Commonwealth supported students. It provides students with a loan to cover their student contribution amount. Students are eligible for a 20% discount if they choose to pay all, or at least $500, of their student contribution up-front. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) – is available to eligible fee paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $81,600 from 1 January 2008). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year. OS-HELP – is available to eligible Commonwealth supported students, who wish to study overseas, with a loan to cover expenses such as accommodation and travel. Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au For information about Swinburne's fees visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount.
Application Procedure:
An Application Form (Honours) is available by contacting the Faculty of Business and Enterprise or online at: www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/registrar/student/UG_Honours.pdf Applications close on November 30.
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 368 777 Email: study@swinburne.edu.au Faculty of Business and Enterprise website
