Program Overview

Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Canberra)

The Bachelor of Business (Honours) is a one-year, full-time program designed for high-performing students who wish to deepen their understanding of business practices through independent research.

Overview

This program is for domestic students only and is designed for students who want to develop advanced research skills and gain a deeper understanding of business practices. Through this program, students will conduct a significant independent research project in a business area of their choice, supported by expert faculty and industry leaders.

Key Features

• Lead your own independent research project: Undertake an in-depth research project on a business topic of your choice, allowing you to contribute original insights to your field while developing valuable expertise.
• Grow your research and analytical skills: Complete core courses in Research Methods and Literature Review, strengthening your analytical and critical thinking skills to support your research and future career.
• AACSB-accredited School of Business: Study in an internationally accredited business school, recognised by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for excellence in teaching, innovation, and impact.

Why Study at UNSW Canberra?

• Mentorship from leading academics: Benefit from UNSW Canberras small class sizes and low student-to-teacher ratio, working closely with accomplished academics and industry experts on your research project.
• Pathway to postgraduate research: Completing an Honours degree provides a direct pathway to a Masters or PhD, ideal for those who want to further specialise in business research and pursue academic or senior industry roles.
• Strong connections with government and industry: Located in Australias capital, UNSW Canberra offers access to government and industry networks, enhancing your learning experience and future career opportunities in business.

Program Details

• Program Code: 4512
• Campus: Canberra
• Total Units of Credit (UOC): 48
• Duration: 1 Year(s)
• Delivery Mode: Face-to-face (includes blended)
• Commencing Terms: Semester 1 & 2

Entry Requirements

The lowest selection rank is based on the lowest ATAR + adjustment factors that received an offer for the year listed. This provides an indicative guide for the current year's entry and may vary each year.

• ATAR/2025 lowest selection rank: N/A
• 2025 A levels: N/A
• 2025 IB Diploma: N/A
• 2025 Lowest ATAR: N/A

Adjustment Factors

We offer a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements. These schemes also take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies.

• HSC Plus: This scheme rewards students who perform well in Year 12 subjects that are relevant to their preferred UNSW degree.
• Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL): This program recognises achievements in the areas of sport, academia, leadership and music at an elite level.
• Educational Access Scheme (EAS): Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12.

Admission Pathways

Your ATAR is not the only measure of your potential to succeed, which is why we offer a range of pathways into university.

• Gateway Admission Pathway: This scheme is open to students who attend Gateway schools, live in a low-socioeconomic area based on IRSAD and IEO indexes of SEIFA criteria, or are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person.
• Entry programs for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: We offer entry programs for Indigenous Australians, including the Indigenous Preparatory Programs and the Indigenous Admission Scheme (IAS).

English Language Requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship.

• English language tests and university English courses
• Prior study in the medium of English
• Other qualifications

International Direct Entry

Information for applicants with CBSE, HKDSE or Singapore A Levels.

• Calculating your CBSE Score: Awarded by CBSE, average percentage marks across English or Hindi, and your best four remaining subjects.
• Calculating your HKDSE Score: Entry requirements are based on the aggregate of the best 5 achieved category A subjects.
• Calculating your Singapore A Levels: Due to significant changes to the GCE A-Level Curriculum and University Admissions Score (UAS) calculation effective 2026, UNSW assessment is currently under review.

Program Structure

The Bachelor of Business (Honours) is a one-year, full-time program consisting of 48 units of credit (UOC), including a 36 UOC research project in a specialised area of business and 12 UOC of core coursework.

• Core courses 12 UOC:
  • Literature Review (Honours)
  • Research methods (Honours)
• Research Project 36 UOC:
  • Business Research (Honours) 1 and 2

Future Careers

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business (Honours) are equipped with advanced research, analytical and communication skills that set them apart in a competitive business landscape.

• Potential careers:
  • Banking Analyst
  • Business Consultant
  • Business Development Manager
  • Data Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Investment Advisor
  • Management Consultant
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Policy Analyst
  • Product Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Risk Analyst
  • Strategy Consultant

Fees & Scholarships

• 2026 Indicative First Year Full Fee: $17,500*
• 2026 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree: $17,500*

*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included.