2017 Undergraduate Courses
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Bachelor of Research - Faculty of Business | 2017

Testamur Title of Degree:

 Bachelor of Research

Abbreviation:

 BRes

UOW Course Code:

 379

CRICOS Code:

 091514J

Total Credit Points:

 48

Duration:

 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

 Faculty of Business

Intake Session(s):

 Autumn/Spring

Delivery Mode:

 On Campus (Face-to-Face)

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

 Innovation Campus

Additional Information:

 Course Finder

Overview

The Bachelor of Research degree offers a specialisation in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing and Operations and comprises research training and coursework, requiring students to complete 48 credit points of subjects.
Students completing the Bachelor of Research will receive 48 credit points of advanced standing and be able to enrol in the second year of the Master of Research and undertake the 48 credit point thesis.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


1. Use well-developed judgement and knowledge to analyse, critically evaluate and interpret advanced theoretical and technical knowledge, and research methods, in an identified discipline area.
2. Develop a project plan based on a well-developed understanding of, and reflection on, existing discipline knowledge and ideas and in the context of methodological limitations, privacy issues and the ethical conduct of research.
3. With creativity and initiative, plan a project using theoretical and technical knowledge and research methods applicable to the identified discipline area.
4. With autonomy, adaptability and responsibility as a learner, analyse, generate and communicate solutions to complex problems through the design and implementation of a project plan.
5. Communicate advanced knowledge, expert skills and ideas to a range of audiences through application of advanced cognitive, technical and language (oral and written) communication skills and careful selection of appropriate media.

Course Structure

The Bachelor of Research degree comprises both research and research training, requiring students to complete 48 credit points of subjects, as specified in the chosen area of study.

Areas of Study

The Bachelor of Research from the Faculty of Business is available in the following study areas:

  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402Responsible Research6Autumn
BUS 401Preliminary Business Research Project12Not available in 2017
COMM480Honours Research Proposal6Autumn
BUS 496Introduction to Research and Research Methods12Spring
Plus a choice of 12 credit points of elective subjects as approved by the Discipline Leader and Head of Postgraduate Studies. These subjects may be taken from the list below:
ACCY404Financial Accounting6Not available in 2017
ACCY406Theoretical Constructions of Accounting and Finance6Not available in 2017
ACCY407Empirical Research Methods6Not available in 2017
ACCY413Management Accounting6Not available in 2017
ACCY414Management Planning and Control Systems6Not available in 2017
ACCY485Special Topic in Accounting-A6Not available in 2017
ACCY486Special Topic in Accounting-B6Not available in 2017
ACCY418Applied Management Accounting6Not available in 2017
ACCY436Management and Information Systems6Not available in 2017
ACCY444Issues in Auditing6Not available in 2017
ACCY468Insolvencies6Not available in 2017
ACCY474Accounting Regulation6Not available in 2017
FIN 425Banking Theory and Practice6Not available in 2017
FIN 422Investment Management6Not available in 2017
FIN 423Portfolio Management6Not available in 2017
FIN 424Financial Statement Analysis For Business6Not available in 2017
FIN 426Advanced Managerial Finance6Not available in 2017
FIN 427Entrepreneurial Finance6Not available in 2017
FIN 428Multinational Financial Management6Not available in 2017
FIN 487Special Topic in Finance6Not available in 2017
MARK402Honours Coursework in Marketing A12Annual, Autumn, Spring
MARK403Honours Coursework in Marketing B6Annual, Autumn, Spring
MGNT402Honours Coursework in Management A12Not available in 2017
MGNT403Honours Coursework in Management B6Autumn, Spring
OPS 401Special Topic in Operations A6Autumn
OPS 402Special Topic in Operations B6Autumn
FIN 488Special Topic in Finance B6Not available in 2017
ECON403Special Topics in Economics A6Spring
ECON404Special Topics in Economics B6Spring

 

 

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from Course Finder. Refer to UOWs credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Research may be eligible to apply for credit towards the Master of Research. For more information please see Course Finder.

Contacts

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email – business-enquiries@uow.edu.au 

Last reviewed: 11 November, 2016