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
YearLocationPeriodInternalExternal
2003Bentley CampusSemester 1YY
2003Bentley CampusSemester 2YY

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.



 

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