Office of the Registrar
Faculty of Business Administration (2009/2010)
10.4 Regulations for Honours Degree of Bachelor of Commerce

An Honours Degree of Bachelor of Commerce signifies superior academic achievement.

  1. To be considered for an Honours Degree, the candidates must so indicate on the University's prescribed application for graduation form.

  2. Candidates for the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Commerce shall

    1. comply with all regulations governing the Diploma in Business Administration and the General Degree of Bachelor of Commerce, and

    2. maintain at least a 75% average and an average of at least 3.5 points on the courses which comprise the 84 credit hours in Business (including non-Business option program courses but excluding BUSI 450W and BUSI 750W) required for the diploma and the degree, and

    3. maintain an average of at least 3.25 points on the courses which comprise the total number of credit hours required for the diploma and the degree.

  3. Candidates are not permitted to repeat or substitute courses for the purpose of meeting the academic standing specified in Clause 2.

  4. A declared candidate for an Honours Degree who fails to fulfil the conditions of Clause 2. but fulfils the requirements for a General Degree shall be awarded the General Degree of Bachelor of Commerce.