Bachelor of Business Honours

If you achieve excellent results while studying your bachelor's degree in business, this course will help you build your specialist knowledge even further. You will gain advanced discipline knowledge, learn to plan, organise and find solutions, and work independently. You will expand your research, critical thinking and communication abilities and develop superior analytical skills. An honours qualification demonstrates your leadership potential and accelerates your employment in industry and provides a pathway to a PhD.

Over one year of study (or longer if you take part-time options), you'll dive deeper into the subject area of your undergraduate degree.

3 reasons to study Business Honours at Murdoch

1. Be inspired to develop your expertise as you get mentored by our teaching and research staff who are business professionals with experience and insights to share.
2. You will challenge and question the status quo, taking approaches that are valued by businesses in all industry sectors.
3. We provide a stimulating environment, with the benefits of small classes and highly interactive discussions with fellow students and academics.

Develop your skills

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you'll learn:

• Problem solving and analytical thinking techniques
• Research principles and methods applicable to business research
• Communication skills for presenting to a specialist audience
• Independent work skills for challenging problems

Your future career

With an Honours qualification in business you will qualify for most PhD programs across Australia, and some internationally. You might also choose from a range of opportunities in businesses, start-ups, research institutions, government and the community sector. Depending on your major, you could work in a range of roles, including:

• Actuarial Analyst
• Arbitrator
• Business Adviser
• Business Analyst
• Business Development Manager
• Chartered Management Accountant
• Corporate Investment Banker
• Stockbroker

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

• Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
• Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements

Course specific documents

1. A completed Honours Application Form

Recommended documents (if applicable)

1. Change of name documentation
2. Marriage certificate
3. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
   • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
   • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
2. GTE documents (if applicable) - Check the GTE requirements page for further information
   • GTE Form 2
   • Personal Statement (SOP)
   • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
3. A copy of your Passport

Course specific documents

1. A completed Honours Application Form

Recommended documents

1. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
2. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
3. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
4. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
5. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing