Program Overview

Bachelor of Business with Honours

The Bachelor of Business with Honours (BBus(Hons)) degree provides a year of postgraduate study after the Bachelor of Business, deepening and enriching understanding of the major subject. This degree signals to employers that the graduate has advanced knowledge and critical thinking skills in their chosen field, giving them a competitive edge in the workforce.

Points and Duration

• The total number of points required to gain this qualification is 120.
• The expected duration of full-time study is 1 year.

Locations

• The qualification is offered in Hamilton.

Area of Study

• The Waikato Management School offers this qualification.

Start Dates

• The qualification can be started in Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July).

Why Study the Bachelor of Business with Honours?

An honours degree provides advanced knowledge and critical thinking skills, giving graduates a competitive edge. The degree includes a combination of taught papers (up to 90 points) and a research dissertation (at least 30 points) on a topic of the student's choice. It is ideal for students who want to progress their career quickly or prepare for an academic/research career.

Degree Information

Plan Your Study

• The Bachelor of Business with Honours consists of 120 points total.
• Specialist subject papers (at least 60 points) are required.
• Research and elective papers (up to 60 points) are included.
• A 500 Level Research Dissertation (at least 30 points) is mandatory.
• 500 Level Elective papers (up to 30 points) can be chosen.

Entry Requirements

• Domestic students must have been awarded the Bachelor of Business (BBus) degree or an equivalent qualification with at least a B grade average across the 300-level papers.
• International students have different requirements.
• Candidates who do not meet these requirements may still be considered for special admission, subject to the completion of any qualifying papers.

Fees and Scholarships

• Domestic tuition fees are approximate and may change.
• Scholarships are available, and students can visit the Scholarship finder for more information.

Graduate Outcomes

The learning goals for BBus(Hons) graduates are:

1. To understand, critically review, and synthesise the core theory, perspectives, and analytical approaches within the area of the degree.
2. To apply skills and knowledge to find, interpret, critique, and evaluate research, commentary, and policy relating to the area of the degree.
3. To make decisions, find solutions, and develop applications within the area of the degree, informed by disciplinary knowledge and sustainability concepts.
4. To effectively communicate arguments, findings, and ideas informed by research within the area of the degree.

Subjects Offered

The following 500-level papers are available within each subject:

• Accounting
• Agribusiness
• Digital Business
• Economics
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Strategic Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Tourism Management

Skills Developed

Honours students will develop the skills to:

• Critically review and synthesise the core theory, perspectives, and analytical approaches within their specialist subject.
• Apply skills and knowledge to find, interpret, critique, and evaluate research, commentary, and policy relating to their specialist subject.
• Make decisions, find solutions, and develop applications within their specialist subject, informed by disciplinary knowledge and sustainability concepts.
• Effectively communicate arguments, findings, and ideas informed by research within their specialist subject.

Further Study

If students decide to continue studying at the postgraduate level, they have the option of transferring their 120 points of BBus(Hons) papers into the Master of Business (180 points).

Success Stories

Several students have shared their experiences and successes with the Bachelor of Business with Honours program, highlighting the opportunities, friendships, and academic growth they have experienced. These stories demonstrate the value and impact of the program on students' lives and careers.