301599 v.3 Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) (Honours)
BCom(Hons)(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 051602G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1 Year
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 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 essential study materials.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 313601 | v.1 | Honours Dissertation in Business 490 | 12.0 | 100.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2011 | 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.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
