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Bachelor of Research - Faculty of Business and Law | 2020
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 and Law |
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.
The Bachelor of Research and the Master of Research are a set of nested qualifications. 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:
| 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 and Law is available in the following business study areas:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
- Operations
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| RESH402 | Responsible Research | 6 |
| BUS 401 | Preliminary Business Research Project | 12 |
| COMM480 | Honours Research Proposal | 6 |
| BUS 496 | Introduction to Research and Research Methods | 12 |
| 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 |
| ACCY406 | Theoretical Constructions of Accounting and Finance | 6 |
| ACCY407 | Empirical Research Methods | 6 |
| ACCY413 | Management Accounting | 6 |
| ACCY414 | Management Planning and Control Systems | 6 |
| ACCY485 | Special Topic in Accounting-A | 6 |
| ACCY486 | Special Topic in Accounting-B | 6 |
| ACCY418 | Applied Management Accounting | 6 |
| ACCY436 | Management and Information Systems | 6 |
| ACCY444 | Issues in Auditing | 6 |
| ACCY468 | Insolvencies | 6 |
| ACCY474 | Accounting Regulation | 6 |
| FIN 425 | Banking Theory and Practice | 6 |
| FIN 422 | Investment Management | 6 |
| FIN 423 | Portfolio Management | 6 |
| FIN 424 | Financial Statement Analysis For Business | 6 |
| FIN 426 | Advanced Managerial Finance | 6 |
| FIN 427 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 6 |
| FIN 428 | Multinational Financial Management | 6 |
| FIN 487 | Special Topic in Finance | 6 |
| MARK402 | Honours Coursework in Marketing A | 12 |
| MARK403 | Honours Coursework in Marketing B | 6 |
| MGNT402 | Honours Coursework in Management A | 12 |
| MGNT403 | Honours Coursework in Management B | 6 |
| OPS 401 | Special Topic in Operations A | 6 |
| OPS 402 | Special Topic in Operations B | 6 |
| FIN 488 | Special Topic in Finance B | 6 |
| ECON403 | Special Topics in Economics A | 6 |
| ECON404 | Special Topics in Economics B | 6 |