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 elevate your knowledge within your chosen business discipline, with a strong emphasis on research and consulting-oriented skills development. This program offers a unique blend of academic rigour and practical experience through the enterprise practicum. This quasi-consulting bridge is a distinctive element of our Honours degree, preparing you for future success in consulting roles where ethical considerations and cultural sensitivities are paramount. The RMIT Honours degree not only offers a competitive advantage in the global job market but also lays a solid foundation for further research, providing a clear pathway to Research Masters and PhD programs.
During your Honours year, you will have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of a critical business area by investigating a contemporary topic. Alongside coursework designed to enhance your analytical, research and ethical research capabilities, you'll complete an Honours Research Thesis. The enterprise practicum will enable you to collaborate with industry partners on real-world projects. This experience will sharpen your skills in designing independent research studies, employing relevant methodologies, analysing complex business problems with ethical considerations, and expertly presenting your findings under the guidance of experienced research academics.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Credit will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT University Credit Policy. Students enrolled in RMIT programs are required to complete a minimum amount of study in an RMIT program to be eligible for an award.
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. Please refer to the RMIT website for more information on how to apply for credit.
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program you can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) once you have enrolled in this program. There is information on the RMIT University website about how to apply for RPL. These arrangements may be subject to change.
Pathways
Credit pathways between RMIT University VET programs and Higher Education 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
Resources available from the Library
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.
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
One-on-one study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, referencing, maths and study skills. To contact Library staff for help, phone, email or chat via the Ask the Library service. https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/about-and-contacts/ask-the-library
For information resources relevant to specific subject areas please refer to the library subject guides here: https://rmit.libguides.com/
IT and Wireless
If you have a laptop or other wireless-enabled device you can connect to RMIT’s fast Wi-Fi. While on campus, no matter how you work or where you work, you’re able to connect, collaborate and create using this secure network. In addition, with myDesktop, you can access your RMIT desktop and applications from home or wherever you have an internet connection.
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 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Services available to you as a student at RMIT
RMIT 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
- opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance
We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/indigenous
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