Curtin University

Master of Commerce

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Combine business analytics, project management and transformative technologies with specialist study in one of seven commerce disciplines.

Course overview

Contemporary business professionals need the ability to interpret change, evaluate complex information and contribute across increasingly connected markets. Curtin University’s Master of Commerce is designed for graduates and experienced professionals seeking to enter a new business discipline or deepen their expertise in an existing field.

You will build a foundation in business project management, business analytics and transformative technologies while strengthening your critical thinking, creativity and collaborative capabilities. The course incorporates Curtin Business School’s global, responsible, innovative and technology-driven approach to contemporary business education.

You will select a major in artificial intelligence and business analytics, finance, human resources, international business, marketing, supply chain management or sustainable business leadership. Each major develops advanced discipline knowledge through an industry-connected curriculum, with the precise courses and professional recognition depending on the specialisation selected.

Delivered on campus at Curtin Perth, the course can be completed in two years of full-time study or an equivalent part-time period. Applicants with relevant previous study and professional experience may receive credit that reduces the course length, subject to Curtin’s individual assessment.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
24 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,593
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Campus
Perth
Intake
February, 2027
July, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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What you will study

To earn the Master of Commerce, you must successfully complete units totalling 400 credit points, as detailed within your selected major.

You must select one of the following:

  • Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics Major (400 credit points)
  • Finance Major (400 credit points)
  • Human Resources Major (400 credit points)
  • International Business Major (400 credit points)
  • Marketing Major (400 credit points)
  • Supply Chain Management Major (400 credit points)
  • Sustainable Business Leadership Major (400 credit points)

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be eligible for the standard two-year course, you must meet one of the following:

  • Hold a recognised bachelor’s degree.
  • Hold an equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution. 

The Master of Commerce course length can vary between one to two years depending on your prior qualifications and experience, however, students can choose to study the two-year course length despite their prior qualifications or experience, if they desire. 

For those students that have completed a postgraduate degree in a relevant field and have 5 years of documented work experience in a related role, you can complete a Discipline Master degree in one year.

English language requirements

Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to:

  • IELTS Academic overall band score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
  • An alternative English-language test or eligible qualification accepted by Curtin, provided you meet the required equivalent scores and conditions.

Contact the university or visit its website for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Apply multidisciplinary knowledge to solve complex local and global business and societal challenges, fostering the development of innovative business solutions that are valued by industry, government, and community.
  • Influence inclusively by analysing business problems in ways that demonstrate critical thinking to achieve responsible management decisions that consider the importance of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals when applied to international contexts, and diverse stakeholders including first nations peoples.
  • Demonstrate the judicious use of information and technology to critically analyse business and societal challenges, leading to the formulation of innovative, responsible, and impactful decisions.
  • Communicate professionally with ethical considerations in ways that are appropriate for local and global contexts.
  • Demonstrate industry readiness by developing future-focused capabilities including a global, responsible, innovative, and technology driven mindset.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $36,744 (Full-fee paying place)

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.