BH064 - Bachelor of Business (Honours)
Plan: BH064 - Bachelor of Business (Honours)
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Bachelor of Business (Honours)
Award abbreviation: BBus(Hons)
Total credit points: 96
Career: UGRD
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Location: Melbourne City campus
Owning school: CoBL College Office (610P)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-business-and-law
ASCED code: 080399
CRICOS code: 064712E
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The Bachelor of Business (Honours) is a one-year program designed to further develop the knowledge and skills of your chosen discipline with a focus on research. An RMIT Honours degree provides a distinctive competitive advantage in the global job market and offers a pathway for further research and learning into Research Masters and PhD programs.
During this program, you will deepen your knowledge of a key area of business by focusing on a current business topic. You will also sharpen your analytical and research skills through coursework and the completion of an Honours Research Thesis. You will design an independent research study, employ research methods and techniques, provide insights into complex business issues or problems, and plan, execute and present an Honours Research Thesis under the supervision of a research experienced academic.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT University Credit Policy. Applicants who have completed studies or have partially completed a similar program at another institution (with entry criteria similar to this program) may be accepted with some credits or exemptions being granted towards this program.
Credit pathways between RMIT University VET programs, Higher Education Diplomas & Associate Degrees in the same or related discipline, enable you upon successful completion of a lower level qualification, at the required standard for admission, to apply for advanced standing in a higher level qualification.
Credit pathways between RMIT University programs enable you upon graduating from an RMIT University qualification to apply for advanced standing in a higher level qualification.
The current credit pathways for College of Business and Law programs can be found at www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/applying-to-rmit/local-student-applications/pathways/advanced-standing. These are subject to change.
Upon successful completion of this program you may be eligible to undertake further studies, such as a Masters by Research or PhD program in related disciplines at RMIT University subject to each program’s entry requirements.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Academic Requirements:
An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in a business discipline that includes a major in economics and finance, entrepreneurship, management, human resource management, international business, marketing, accounting, information systems, or logistics from a recognised tertiary institution with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (out of 4.0)
Entrance requirements for international onshore applicants:
Additionally all non-Australian residents and overseas full-fee paying students are required to meet RMIT English language requirements. For more information on these requirements and acceptable English Language tests please see www.rmit.edu.au/international/english-equivalent.
Selection Task:
To be considered for selection, your application must include a statement (maximum 500 words) outlining a potential title for your thesis, a clear description of your proposed research topic, and a concise explanation of why the topic is of current interest to your chosen business discipline.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
In Australia there are no professional bodies that recognise or accredit Bachelor of Business (Honours) programs.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases. Computers, printers and group study rooms are available at each Melbourne Library location. You can access the Internet and Library e-resources. You can also access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library. Contact Ask the Library for assistance and further information www.rmit.edu.au/library.
Study Support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, information literacy, referencing, maths and study skills.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program, you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the student portal www.rmit.edu.au/students.
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals. Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad.
We also offer a dedicated support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You can find more information at www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/indigenous.
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