301603 v.2 Bachelor of Commerce (Electronic Commerce) (Honours)

BCom(Hons)(Curtin)

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Introduction
This program extends the student's knowledge of particular aspects of electronic commerce and develops 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 specialisation and submit a dissertation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Refer to Admission into Honours Degree Programs.

Duration and Availability
The honours year will usually be available both on a full-time and part-time basis. Full-time students are required to complete the course in one year and part-time students in two years. Students are advised to check with their Course Coordinator aboutthe availability of part-time study.

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
13009	v.3		Electronic Commerce (Applied Research Project) 401	3.0	25.0
13010	v.3		Electronic Commerce (Dissertation Preparation) 491	3.0	25.0
4812	v.4		Information Systems Research Methods 403	3.0	25.0
			SELECT 1 ELECTIVE		25.0
					100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
13011	v.2		Business Dissertation (Electronic Commerce) 492	6.0	100.0
					100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y	Y

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.