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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

313936 v.1 Accounting Honours Major

Introduction

This program is designed to develop students' knowledge of accounting as well as relevant research skills. It provides high calibre students with the opportunity to further their knowledge in their area of specialisation and an opportunity for possible direct entry into master and PhD programs. This honours program is structured to enable students to extend their analytical and research skills. Students are required to complete advanced coursework units in their area of specialisation and submit a dissertation.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
11708 v.2   Accounting Honours (Theory and Development) 410 3.0 25.0
313582 v.1   Introduction to Research Methods 401 3.0 25.0
313598 v.1   Advanced Quantitative Methods for Research 402 3.0 25.0
  OR  
313599 v.1   Advanced Qualitative Methods for Research 403 3.0 25.0
  OR  
13616 v.2   Statistical Data Analysis 402 3.0 25.0
313710 v.1   Global Issues in Business 404 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
313601 v.1   Honours Dissertation in Business 490 12.0 100.0
  OR  
313604 v.1 *   Honours Dissertation in Business 491 6.0 50.0
  OR  
313676 v.1 *   Honours Dissertation in Business 492 6.0 50.0
  100.0

*    Must complete both units