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Bachelor of Research - Faculty of Business | 2019
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 |
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 & Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder. Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Research may also be eligible to apply for credit towards the Master of Research. For more information please see Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESH402 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| BUS 401 | Preliminary Business Research Project | 12 | Not available in 2019 |
| COMM480 | Honours Research Proposal | 6 | Autumn |
| BUS 496 | Introduction to Research and Research Methods | 12 | Spring |
| 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: | |||
| ACCY404 | Financial Accounting | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| ACCY406 | Theoretical Constructions of Accounting and Finance | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| ACCY407 | Empirical Research Methods | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| ACCY413 | Management Accounting | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| ACCY414 | Management Planning and Control Systems | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| ACCY485 | Special Topic in Accounting-A | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| ACCY486 | Special Topic in Accounting-B | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| ACCY418 | Applied Management Accounting | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| ACCY436 | Management and Information Systems | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| ACCY444 | Issues in Auditing | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| ACCY468 | Insolvencies | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| ACCY474 | Accounting Regulation | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| FIN 425 | Banking Theory and Practice | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| FIN 422 | Investment Management | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| FIN 423 | Portfolio Management | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| FIN 424 | Financial Statement Analysis For Business | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| FIN 426 | Advanced Managerial Finance | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| FIN 427 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| FIN 428 | Multinational Financial Management | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| FIN 487 | Special Topic in Finance | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| MARK402 | Honours Coursework in Marketing A | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
| MARK403 | Honours Coursework in Marketing B | 6 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
| MGNT402 | Honours Coursework in Management A | 12 | Not available in 2019 |
| MGNT403 | Honours Coursework in Management B | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| OPS 401 | Special Topic in Operations A | 6 | Autumn |
| OPS 402 | Special Topic in Operations B | 6 | Autumn |
| FIN 488 | Special Topic in Finance B | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| ECON403 | Special Topics in Economics A | 6 | Spring |
| ECON404 | Special Topics in Economics B | 6 | Spring |
Contacts
For further information email – business-enquiries@uow.edu.au