Bachelor of Business Management (Honours)
Overview
Gain a competitive edge in business with an honours degree that will hone your outstanding academic abilities and superior analytical skills.
The Bachelor of Business Management (Honours) is a one-year program that will teach you how to undertake research relevant to business now and in the future.
You'll push the boundaries and develop high-level skills as you learn and work towards completing your thesis, with research conducted in a field you're passionate about.
Throughout the journey, you'll be supported by a supervisor of your choosing who will help you develop a study plan, discuss your progress and provide feedback.
Program highlights
- Learn how to successfully design and conduct research projects relevant to business.
- Use your knowledge to write a thesis that can define your future in research or consulting.
- Be prepared to stand out as a leader in your field or pursue further postgraduate studies.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Seminars
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Business controller
- Research administration officer
- Relationship manager
- Enterprise business development manager
- Chief financial officer
- Investment adviser
- Digital analyst
- Implementation consultant
Next steps after graduation
Students who earn Class I or Class IIA Honours also qualify for most PhD programs across Australia, and some internationally, including programs in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Honours graduates have found employment at high-levels, both in Australia and internationally, including roles at multinational companies, start-ups, governments, aid organisations and research institutions.
Graduates enjoy a particularly high rate of employment in management and marketing consulting, and market research.
Professional memberships
When you graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with the following professional organisations. Contact the organisation to find out how to become a member.
- Australian Human Resources Institute
- Australian Marketing Institute
- Economic Society of Australia
The honours program built my confidence to enter the job market and provided an advantage in seeking a highly competitive role.
My honours year allowed me to apply my knowledge to a niche research area that interested me in the field of marketing, and couple it with my passion for music and psychology.
I have developed leadership, communication, and teamwork skills through my program. The experience of working with real companies during internships through UQ has given me the edge to be prepared for the real work environment after graduation.
The honours program built my confidence to enter the job market and provided an advantage in seeking a highly competitive role.
My honours year allowed me to apply my knowledge to a niche research area that interested me in the field of marketing, and couple it with my passion for music and psychology.
I have developed leadership, communication, and teamwork skills through my program. The experience of working with real companies during internships through UQ has given me the edge to be prepared for the real work environment after graduation.
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
(a) must have--
(i) completed the program requirements of the Bachelor of Business Management, Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management or Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management from this university, and
(ii) completed all courses listed as prerequisites for entry into honours, and
(iii) gained a GPA of 5.5; or
(b) must--
(i) have completed an award, equivalent to that in subrule (1)(a)(i), and
(ii) satisfy the executive dean that the person is qualified to undertake the program:
(A) demonstrating, based on the person's academic records, that an equivalent body of knowledge has been gained to an equivalent standard as described in subrules (1)(a)(ii) and (1)(a)(iii), and
(B) subject to completion of additional work, if set.
(2) A person who fulfilled subrule (1)(a) or (1)(b) more than two years prior to program commencement must obtain approval from the executive dean to enrol. If enrolment is approved, the executive dean may set conditions.
Prerequisites
(a) must have--
(i) completed the program requirements of the Bachelor of Business Management, Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management or Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management from this university, and
(ii) completed all courses listed as prerequisites for entry into honours, and
(iii) gained a GPA of 5.5; or
(b) must--
(i) have completed an award, equivalent to that in subrule (1)(a)(i), and
(ii) satisfy the executive dean that the person is qualified to undertake the program:
(A) demonstrating, based on the person's academic records, that an equivalent body of knowledge has been gained to an equivalent standard as described in subrules (1)(a)(ii) and (1)(a)(iii), and
(B) subject to completion of additional work, if set.
(2) A person who fulfilled subrule (1)(a) or (1)(b) more than two years prior to program commencement must obtain approval from the executive dean to enrol. If enrolment is approved, the executive dean may set conditions.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Business Management (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$16,323
2024
Fee information for 2025 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2024.
$16,323
2025
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $50,560
2024
Fee information for 2025 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2024.
AUD $50,560
2025
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Business Management (Honours) are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Business Management (Honours) is 2129.
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Bachelor of Business Management (Honours) is 2129.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
- Please note that all applications will be considered after the closing date.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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