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.