Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

301611 v.2 Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) (Honours)


BCom(Hons)(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 051610G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This honours course provides a thorough understanding of the marketing decisions faced by today's managers and the relevant aspects that impinge on these decisions. The program is committed to developing outstanding candidates with potential to make substantial contributions to the marketing discipline. It also extends knowledge of particular aspects of electronic commerce and develops relevant research skills. By providing high calibre students with the opportunity to gain further knowledge in an area of specialisation, it allows for the possibility for direct entry into master and PhD programs. The program is structured to extend analytical and research skills with students required to complete advanced coursework units in an area of specialisation and submit a dissertation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Refer to Admission into Honours Degree Programs.

Duration and Availability

This honours course is 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 and mid-year intakes.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

4796 v.4   Business Research Methodology 400 3.0 25.0
4824 v.4   Marketing 494 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

12209 v.2   Business Dissertation (Marketing) 495 6.0 100.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
4825 v.4   Marketing of Services 411 3.0 25.0
6982 v.5   Public Relations (Honours Seminar) 400 3.0 25.0
10849 v.3   Marketing Theory 400 3.0 25.0
 
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2008 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.



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