Master of Commerce
Overview
The Master of Commerce (MCom) is a fee-paying, coursework only program, which provides an excellent means of obtaining advanced-level qualifications in business studies. This award is available to students studying off campus or on campus study. The Master of Commerce provides a broadening course for those students wishing to extend their knowledge of business generally, or provides for specific career enhancement for those students seeking a greater concentration in a particular discipline. Students can enrol in areas such as accounting, finance, human resource management, management, marketing and professional accounting.
Study Mode: Off Campus
Course Duration: 1 Year Full-time or 2 - 4 Years Part-time
Commencement: Tri 1, Tri 2 or Tri 3
Fees: Full Fee
Total Credit Points: 48 (8 units)
Full-time candidates will satisfy the requirements of the degree in not more than 3 15 week trimesters or 1 year. Part-time candidates will complete the requirements in not more than 8 15 week trimesters.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for admission in the Master of Commerce, a candidate must have completed a three year degree or its equivalent in a relevant discipline.
Course Structure
Except with the permission of the faculty on the recommendation of the relevant head of school or nominee, the course of study shall include units to a value of 48 credit points in the relevant major discipline defined as follows:
Accounting and Finance
Choose 48 credit points from the following:
GSB 600 Strategic Management in Professional Practice
GSB 601 Issues in Company Financial Reporting
GSB 602 Issues in Management Accounting
GSB 603 International Accounting
GSB 604 Issues in Auditing and Professional Practice
GSB 605 Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
GSB 606 Advanced Taxation Law
GSB 641 Advanced Financial Accounting
GSB 644 Auditing
GSB 707 Fundamentals of E-Business
GSB 717 Entrepreneurship and Small Business
GSB 741 Management Information Systems
GSB 750 Taxation Law
GSB 751 Business and Professional Ethics
Students may select up to 2 units from units offered by the GSB except GSB 642, 701, 702, 703, 711, 728, 743 or 748, with permission from the Course Coordinator.
Human Resource Management
Complete:
GSB 714 Communication Management
GSB 734 Management of Change
GSB 738 Organisational Behaviour
GSB 739 Human Resource Management
Plus 24 credit points from:
GSB 600 Strategic Management in Professional Practice
GSB 702 Fundamentals of Accounting & Finance for Managers
GSB 722 Gender Issues in Management
GSB 740 Managerial Thinking and Decision Making
GSB 747 Industrial Relations
GSB 751 Business and Professional Ethics
GSB 797 Special Topic in Business Administration
Management
Complete:
GSB 600 Strategic Management in Professional Practice
GSB 721 Processes of Management
GSB 731 Marketing Management
GSB 738 Organisational Behaviour
Plus 24 credit points from
GSB 702 Fundamentals of Accounting & Finance for Managers
GSB 711 Managerial Finance
GSB 717 Entrepreneurship and Small Business
GSB 724 Project Management
GSB 734 Management of Change
GSB 739 Human Resource Management
GSB 740 Managerial Thinking and Decision Making
GSB 741 Management Information Systems
GSB 742 Introduction to Management Science
GSB 743 Quantitative Techniques for Management
GSB 751 Business and Professional Ethics
GSB 797 Special Topic in Business Administration
Marketing
Complete:
GSB 731 Marketing Management
GSB 732 Consumer Behaviour
GSB 736 International Marketing
GSB 737 Services Marketing
Plus 24 credit Points from
GSB 600 Strategic Management in Professional Practice
GSB 656 Methods in Organisational Research
GSB 702 Fundamentals of Accounting & Finance for Managers
GSB 707 Fundamentals of E-Business
GSB 717 Entrepreneurship and Small Business
GSB 741 Management Information Systems
GSB 751 Business and Professional Ethics
GSB 797 Special Topic in Business Administration
A candidate who completes the major as listed above shall have that major recorded on the academic transcript and testamur.
Career Opportunities
This degree will suit any young graduate seeking to broaden their skills in business and management.
Double Degree Opportunities
Students who complete this degree may be eligible for up to 50% standing into the Master of Business Administration provided they satisfy other entry criteria.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing may be granted for units completed at this University that have not been counted towards another qualification. The maximum advanced standing granted for units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or institution is 24 credit points. Each application is decided individually, and applicants must provide documentation to support their application for advanced standing in each unit.