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.

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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

English language requirements

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.

Graduate Profile

Quick facts
Programme code:
AK3712
Level:
8
Points:
120
Duration:
1 year full-time / part-time available
Campus:
City Campus
Starts:
1 Mar 2021
12 Jul 2021
Fees:
Domestic
$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
International
$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.

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Irmine Kabimbi Ngoy
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Certificate in BusinessShe has always dreamt of a career in business, says Irmine Kabimbi Ngoy who is currently completing a Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Marketing at AUT.She has always dreamt of a career in business, says Irmine Kabimbi Ngoy who is currently completing a Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Marketing at AUT. One of the many highlights Irmine has had during her time at AUT was the opportunity to participate in the SEACAPE programme; designed to connect New Zealanders with Southeast Asian Nations.
Angelitsa Nekelo
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Bachelor of Business (Honours)Throughout her time at AUT she found inspiration and support in her peers and lecturers, says Angelitsa Nekelo who is working as a graduate accountant for KPMG.Throughout her time at AUT she found inspiration and support in her peers and lecturers, says Angelitsa Nekelo who is graduating with a Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting later this year and is already working as a graduate accountant for KPMG. Angelitsa enjoys being able to support other Māori and Pacific students through her role as a mentor in the KIWA programme.
Jordan Sanford
Great graduatesJordan SanfordAssociate Portfolio Manager, New Zealand TreasuryBachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business (Honours)Getting involved in teams and projects outside of your usual studies can have a massive impact on landing a job straight out of university, says Jordan Sanford.Getting involved in teams and projects outside of your usual studies can have a massive impact on landing a job straight out of university, says business alumnus Jordan Sanford who now works at the New Zealand Treasury. Working on an applied project with colleagues from AUTs School of Economics was another highlight for Jordan.
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The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.

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