Master of Commerce

What you will study

To earn the Master of Commerce, you must successfully complete units totalling 160 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 10 credit points.

The course structure below is based on the two-year, 160-credit-point entry pathway.

Foundation units

Select 40 credit points from the following:

• Principles of Accounting
• Principles of Finance
• Introduction to Inference, Modelling and Forecasting
• Economics for Professionals
• Work, Organisation and Management
• Introduction to Marketing Management

Core units

Complete the following core units:

• Business Ethics and Sustainability
• Management of Data, Analytics and Change
• Contemporary Business Issues

Elective units

Select 10 credit points from the following:

• Managerial Accounting for Decision Making
• Corporate Finance
• Techniques in Business Analytics
• Marketing Theory and Practice
• Globalisation and Supply Chain Management
• Business Internship

The Business Internship is an elective option and is not a compulsory component of the course.

Specialisation

Complete one 40-credit-point specialisation:

• Accounting and Auditing
• Applied Economics
• Artificial Intelligence in Business and Innovation
• Business Analytics
• Business Management
• Finance
• FinTech
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Marketing
• Supply Chain Management

Additional elective units

You must complete an additional 40 credit points from postgraduate units for which you meet the prerequisites.

You may use these credit points to complete an eligible second specialisation in Accounting and Auditing, Applied Economics, Business Analytics, Business Management, Finance, FinTech, Human Resource Management, International Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management or Sustainable Finance. Availability and entry requirements may apply.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

The admission requirements depend on the course pathway.

2 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) – 160 credit points

To be eligible for this pathway, applicants must:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

1.5 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) – 120 credit points: academic performance pathway

To be eligible for this pathway, applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a Weighted Average Mark of at least 65.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a Weighted Average Mark of at least 60 and a Graduate Management Admission Test score of at least 600.

1.5 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) – 120 credit points: previous study or experience pathway

To be eligible for this pathway, applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and have at least two years of relevant approved professional experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning.

1 year full-time (or equivalent part-time) – 80 credit points

To be eligible for this pathway, applicants must either:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree with honours or a graduate diploma in a related field, or an equivalent qualification.
• Satisfy at least two of the following three criteria:
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
  • Have at least two years of relevant approved professional experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning.
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with either a Weighted Average Mark of at least 65, or a Weighted Average Mark of at least 60 and a Graduate Management Admission Test score of at least 600.

Related fields include accounting, actuarial studies, banking, business, commerce, economics, finance, insurance, international business, management, marketing, public or healthcare administration, supply chain management and valuation.

Relevant experience may include work within a business involving financial or administrative responsibilities.

Supporting documents

Applicants seeking admission based on professional experience must provide:

• A current résumé.
• A workplace reference letter confirming their relevant experience.

English language requirements

Applicants must provide evidence of at least one of the following:

• A bachelor’s degree completed in a recognised English-speaking country.
• An IELTS overall score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0, or an accepted equivalent.
• Other accepted evidence of English language proficiency.

Contact the university for further information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Graduates may pursue careers in roles such as:

• Accountant
• Auditor
• Brand Manager
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Business Strategist
• Consumer Insights Specialist
• Data Analyst
• Economic Policy Adviser
• Employee Relations Manager
• Financial Adviser or Analyst
• FinTech Manager
• Government Adviser
• Human Resource Manager
• Investment Analyst
• Management Consultant
• Marketing Manager
• Operations Manager
• Product Manager
• Public Sector Adviser
• Risk Analyst

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2027: $39,400 (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.