Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Tourism
BTour (Hons) information for those who entered the Honours programme prior to 2007
Four-year undergraduate degree incorporating a dissertation. Students should consider this option during the first and second years of a BTour, but students can gain entry at the end of their first, second or third year of study.
Traditionally an Honours degree signals an academically above average student who has taken extra time to develop study in their major subject to achieve a higher level of knowledge and understanding. Entrance to Honours is based on grades in previous papers. Students can apply at the end of their 100-level courses, and a B+ average in Tourism papers is normally expected for entry. The Honours degree specifically gives students the opportunity to develop both their academic and practical research skills. Students are given the opportunity to undertake a research dissertation in their fourth year. In addition to providing the best preparation for post-graduate work (e.g. MTour or PhD) these skills are highly desirable for graduates who may wish to work in or deal with tourism research, consultancy, policy and other industry level analysis.
NOTE: It is not possible for an honours student to complete a minor (this applies to all disciplines).
Major Subject Requirements and Regulations
The Regulations for the Bachelor of Tourism with Honours - BCom(Hons) in Tourism are available at http://www.otago.ac.nz/courses/qualifications/bcomhons.html
Entry Requirements
At least a B+ average in previous year of study across BCom(Tour) Major subjects.
Entry into the programme is by application only.
You may enter the Honours programme at different stages. The most common entry point is to be admitted into 2nd year Honours through either a formal invitation from the Department or by applying yourself at the end of your first year of study. Alternatively, if your grades are not at the level required after your first year of study, but you are successful in maintaining a B+ average in your 2nd year of study, you can then apply to join Honours for your 3rd year.
Application
Application for New Zealand students: 
Download the Bachelor of Commerce with Honours application form (PDF, 392KB), print it, complete it and post it back. If you are unable to print the form, contact the department for a copy:
Department of Tourism,
University of Otago,
PO Box 56,
Dunedin
Email tourism@otago.ac.nz
For more information, please contact the BCom(Hons) Co-ordinator: Dr Tara Duncan