Honours
The Discipline of International Business honours coordinator is Dr Amanda Budde-Sung.
Reasons for Undertaking Honours in International Business
Honours study in International Business has a dual purpose. On the one hand, it is directed towards the development of the analytical and conceptual skills required to conduct independent research in the field. Those pursuing Honours from this angle may be interested in postgraduate study and an academic career, or in working as a research analyst in either the private or the public sector. On the other hand, International Business Honours also builds on and further develops the practical management skills acquired in the major program. From this perspective, the Final Honours Year adds value to an undergraduate degree and can lead to a range of opportunities in private firms, NGOs, international agencies, and government departments.
Preparation for Final Honours Year
Prerequisite Units of Study for Eligibility for Final Honours Year
There are no pre-requisite units of study for International Business Honours; however, students are required to complete a major in the discipline.
Applications for Final Honours Year
The closing date for applications for Final Honours Year is the last working day in November.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement is a completed pass degree with a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 per cent across all senior units of study taken, and a minimum of 70 per cent in units completed in International Business.
Final Honours Year in International Business
Structure
Candidates must enrol in IBUS4101, IBUS4102, IBUS4103, and IBUS4104 to complete the Final Honours Year. Each unit of study is worth 12 credit points.
The units prepare students for thesis planning and execution.
Double or Joint Honours
Double or Joint Honours in International Business is encouraged,particularly if an applicant's areas of interests are betweendisciplines. Students wishing to complete a double honours degree or athesis as part of a joint major, must also contact all relevantdisciplines prior to submitting an application.
Double honours involves completing all the honours requirements inInternational Business and one other subject and thus normally takes anadditional year. In joint honours the two subjects are more generallyclosely related and a special program of study is designed for fourthyear. This will usually entail doing approximately half the finalhonours requirements for International Business and half for some othersubject.
Theses Submission
Supervisors may supply students with a sample template for the marking of theses.
The final grade of honours will be determined on the following University scale:
| 90 + | Considered for University Medal |
|---|---|
| 80 - 100 | First Class |
| 75 - 79 | Second Class, Division 1 |
| 70 - 74 | Second Class, Division 2 |
| 65 - 69 | Third Class |
| Below 65 | Honours not awarded |
Scholarships
In addition to the University of Sydney honours scholarships and other Faculty scholarships,the CVC Scholarship for International Entrepreneurship Research isawarded annually to a student commencing the Final Honours Year inInternational Business. Selection is based on proficiency incoursework, examination results and by formal application to acandidate with a thesis proposal focusing on innovation, commercialization and rapid growth. Tenable in the recipient's finalhonour's year ($5,000 paid at the commencement of each semester). Applications open in October when more information will be available onthe Faculty Scholarships and Prizes web page.