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301599 v.2 Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) (Honours)


BCom(Hons)(Curtin)

Introduction


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

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites


Refer to Admission into Honours Degree Programs and Regulations for Honours Degrees.

Duration and Availability


The honours year will usually be of one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Students are advised to check with their Course Coordinator about the availability of part-time study, or a mid-year intake.

Additional Course Expenses


Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

11689 v.2   Accounting Honours (Research Methods) 412 3.0 25.0
11708 v.2   Accounting Honours (Theory and Development) 410 3.0 25.0
11709 v.2   Accounting Honours (Contemporary Issues) 414 3.0 25.0
13616 v.2   Statistical Data Analysis 402 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

301233 v.2   Accounting Honours (Dissertation) 490 12.0 100.0
  OR  
301247 v.2 # Accounting Honours (Dissertation) 491 6.0 50.0
  OR  
301253 v.2 # Accounting Honours (Dissertation) 492 6.0 50.0
  100.0
# These two honours dissertations are undertaken instead of Accounting Honours (Dissertation) 490.
 

Availability

Year Location All* Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y    

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.



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