Bachelor of Business (Honours)

About the course

The Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Canberra) is a one-year honours program at UNSW Canberra that builds advanced business knowledge and research capability. You’ll deepen expertise in a chosen area through independent study and supervised research, developing analytical and professional skills for complex business problems. It is designed as an additional year of specialised undergraduate study in business and commerce. The programme introduces business strategy, finance, marketing, and leadership foundations for commercial organisations.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles that value advanced analytical and research skills across business and government settings, including business analyst, consultant, project or policy roles, and pathways into research assistant positions. The honours year can also strengthen preparation for further postgraduate study. Career directions align with business and commerce specialisations supported by UNSW Canberra’s honours-level training. Preparing graduates for business analyst, management trainee, marketing, and operations entry-level roles.

Living Costs in Canberra**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,584 - 2,095	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,253 - 1,657
Transportation (Daily) A$ 4 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 264 - 348

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)