BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
AND COMMERCE
(HONOURS)
This Honours program is an additional one-year
full-time course that has been especially
designed to offer advanced study in one of the
specialist business areas. It is research centered
with a structured introduction into the conduct of
business and economics-related research, all
which will enable you to solve practical problems
from a broader intellectual perspective.
If you plan to pursue a research degree,
completing the course with first-class honours
may fast-track you into the Monash Doctoral
Program without having to first complete
a masters degree by research.
Specialisations
> Accountancy
> Applied economics
> Banking and financial management
> Business analytics
> Business law and taxation
> International business management
> Management
> Strategic marketing
Course structure February and July
PART A. COURSEWORK (24 points)
Develop advanced theoretical and/or technical
knowledge of your discipline and appropriate
research methodologies. RM 37,100 Malaysian Student
RM 41,600 International Student
2019 fees p.a.
> Research methodology 1
> Research methodology 2
> Directed studies 1
> Directed studies 2
PART B. RESEARCH (24 points)
Plan and execute a research project under the
individual guidance of an academic supervisor.
> Research project and report.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the degree, you would have
gained:
> In-depth knowledge of a specialist area in
business and commerce from advanced
disciplinary studies and research
> Comprehensive research skills relevant to
business research
> The necessary skills to plan and undertake
rigorous independent research
> The capacity to engage in critical thinking
and analysis
> The ability to effectively communicate
research activities and findings.
CAREER PATHS
Graduates will have a highly respected
qualification that positions them well for
employment in multinational corporations,
government and non-governmental
organisations and universities.
A successful completion of this course
will provide the critical foundation
necessary to undertake a doctoral (PhD)
degree.
“My parents are both Monash University Alumni and testament to
the education that Monash provides. Its presence across four
continents and international partnerships assured me that
regardless which campus I chose, I would be equipped with quality
education and connected to a network that is truly global.”
CHARIS WONG PIK YUE
Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Accounting & Banking and Finance)
Interned at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Boston Consulting Group
Founding member of the Monash Malaysia Business Alumni Chapter
Currently working as a Senior Associate in Deals Strategy at PricewaterhouseCoopers
UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2019 33
> Econometrics and business statistics
1 year
KPT/JPT (R/340/6/0494) 03/20 - MQA/SWA0110