Bachelor of Business (Honours)
The Bachelor of Business (Honours) is a one-year postgraduate research programme for exceptional Bachelor of Business graduates.
Develop postgraduate research skills and further your understanding of a specialist business field. You work closely with academic staff in business and economics, researchers and other high-performing students in a learning environment that challenges you to excel.
An honours degree demonstrates a high level of achievement that is recognised by employers in New Zealand and overseas and can lead to further postgraduate study. Employers recognise the rigour required for honours level study and the skills developed through independent research as key attributes in differentiating top talent.
Start date: 2022
- Download our Business Research programme guide [PDF, 1.7 MB]
Minimum entry requirements
- Bachelor of Business with a B+ grade average or higher in level 7 courses in the selected subject area, or equivalent
- Admission to the BBus (Honours) is subject to approval by the Dean (or representative)
International student entry requirements
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in each band
To graduate with a Bachelor of Business (Honours), you must complete 120 points from:
- Specialisation courses
- Research methods course(s)
- A dissertation
This structure ensures that you can critically analyse and evaluate the research and professional literature, and begin your advanced studies in business with an appreciation of the current issues and controversies in the field. You also design and complete a piece of supervised research in a business discipline.
Specialisation courses
These advanced-level courses provide you with comprehensive coverage in the latest research and theories in your specialisation, and help you prepare for your independent research thesis or dissertation.
You can specialise in:
- Accounting
- Business Information Systems
- Economics
- Finance
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Sport Leadership and Management
Academic departments in business and economics
Introduction to Research Methods
The research methods courses explore philosophical issues underpinning the design of research and the research process. They include training in research methods to prepare students to conduct methodologically rigorous research.
Research methods courses vary by specialisation.
Research (Honours) dissertation
This piece of supervised research contributes to the body of knowledge in your chosen business and economics discipline. You should consult your academic supervisor about your dissertation topic and proposed research.
The class of honours awarded in the programme depends on your grade performance.
Skills you will develop
The outcome for graduates for the Bachelor of Business (Honours) are outlines in the Graduate Profile below.
18 Jul 2022
$8,807
- This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2021. The exact tuition fee will depend on courses selected and may exceed this figure.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2021, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
$33,330
- This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2021. The exact tuition fee will depend on courses selected and may exceed this figure.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2021, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
- International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.