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Master of Commerce

The Master of Commerce is a fee-paying, coursework only program consisting of 48 credit points (8 units) which provides an excellent means of obtaining advanced-level qualifications in business studies. This award is available to students studying off campus. 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, and marketing.

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:
GSB600 Strategic Management in Professional Practice
GSB601 Issues in Company Financial Reporting
GSB602 Issues in Management Accounting
GSB603 International Accounting
GSB604 Issues in Auditing and Professional Practice
GSB605 Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
GSB606 Advanced Taxation Law
GSB641 Advanced Financial Accounting
GSB644 Auditing
GSB707 Fundamentals of E-Business
GSB717 Entrepreneurship and Small Business
GSB741 Management Information Systems
GSB750 Taxation Law
GSB751 Business and Professional Ethics


Students may select up to 2 units from units offered by the GSB except GSB642, GSB701, GSB702, GSB703, GSB711, GSB728, GSB743 or GSB748, with permission from the Course Coordinator.

Human Resource Management

Complete:
GSB739  Strategic Human Resource Management
GSB747 Industrial Relations
GSB753 Workforce Planning and Staff Development

Plus 24 credit points from:
GSB600 Strategic Management in Professional Practice
GSB702  Fundamentals of Accounting & Finance for Managers
GSB714  Communication Management
GSB722  Gender Issues in Management
GSB734  Management of Change
GSB740  Managerial Thinking and Decision Making
GSB 751  Business and Professional Ethics
GSB752 The Learning Organisation
GSB797  Special Topic in Business Administration

Management

Complete:
GSB600 Strategic Management in Professional Practice
GSB721  Processes of Management
GSB731  Marketing Management
GSB738  Organisational Behaviour

Plus 24 credit points from
GSB702  Fundamentals of Accounting & Finance for Managers
GSB711  Managerial Finance
GSB717  Entrepreneurship and Small Business
GSB724  Project Management
GSB734  Management of Change
GSB739  Strategic Human Resource Management
GSB740  Managerial Thinking and Decision Making
GSB741  Management Information Systems
GSB743  Quantitative Techniques for Management
GSB751  Business and Professional Ethics
GSB797  Special Topic in Business Administration

Marketing

Complete:
GSB731  Marketing Management
GSB732  Consumer Behaviour
GSB736  International Marketing
GSB737  Services Marketing

Plus 24 credit Points from
GSB600 Strategic Management in Professional Practice
GSB656  Methods in Organisational Research
GSB702  Fundamentals of Accounting & Finance for Managers
GSB707 Fundamentals of E-Business
GSB717  Entrepreneurship and Small Business
GSB741  Management Information Systems
GSB751  Business and Professional Ethics
GSB797  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.

Advanced Standing  

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 (4 units). Each application is decided individually, and applicants must provide documentation to support their application for advanced standing in each unit.