Bachelor of Business Communication (Honours) (BBusCommun(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2013
The Bachelor of Business Communication (Honours) is no longer available.
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2013)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2013)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2130
Faculty
Teaching Location
Ipswich
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol for honours, a student must complete the Bachelor of Business Communication program requirements or equivalent with a GPA of at least 5.5.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Enquiries for Australian students
School of Business
Email: postgrad_enquiries@business.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3381 1004
Duration
1 Year full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2013)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2013)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2130
Faculty
Teaching Location
Ipswich
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol for honours, a student must complete the Bachelor of Business Communication program requirements or equivalent with a GPA of at least 5.5.
CRICOS Code: 019886A
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6.
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Business Communication (Honours)?
The goal of the Bachelor of Business Communication (Honours) program is to provide outstanding students with an extra year of high quality study to enhance analytical skills and knowledge of the current research literature in the Business Communication disciplines.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Business Communication (Honours).
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Honours
Honours is awarded based on the weighted percentage over the year of study.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
To enrol for honours, a student must complete the Bachelor of Business Communication program requirements or equivalent with a GPA of at least 5.5.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
To enrol for honours, a student must complete the Bachelor of Business Communication program requirements or equivalent with a GPA of at least 5.5.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 019886A
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6.
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Business Communication (Honours)
Careers
Graduates of the Honours program in Business Communication can expect to find career opportunities as public and private sector managers; change management consultants; business communication policy and strategy advisors; communication managers; communication researchers; public relations and client relationship managers; media management; organisational communication consultants; information design and management consultants; corporate knowledge and information managers; public information, production and records managers.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Institute of Management
- Australian and New Zealand Communication Association
- International Communication Association
- Public Relations Institute of Australia
- Society of Business Communicators
Program rules for the Bachelor of Business Communication (Honours)
To complete the Bachelor of Business Communication (Honours)
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Business Communication (Honours), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #16 from Part H of the BBusCommun List. Refer to the BBusCommun rules for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
