RMIT University
Master of Commerce
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Enhance your long-term career prospects by developing a range of advanced business skills relevant to the industry's needs now and in the future.
Course overview
The Master of Commerce caters to students from many different backgrounds. Highly student-centred and flexible in design, it allows you to choose from majors and minors in a range of business disciplines.
This course is highly flexible in its design, allowing you to choose subjects from across a range of business disciplines that align with your career goals.
As a graduate of this degree, you will be equipped with the specialist knowledge and skills required to take your career to the next level.
Key facts
July, 2026
What you will study
You must complete 192 credit points as follows:
- Four core courses (48 credit points).
- One capstone course (12 credit points).
- Three courses (36 credit points) from any major/minor, professional placement optional course list or university postgrad elective.
- Eight courses (96 credit points) from one of the options below:
- Option 1: One major.
- Option 2: Two minors.
- Option 3: One minor and any four courses from the majors/minors.
Each course is valued at 12 credit points unless otherwise stated.
Complete the following four courses (48 credit points):
- Information Systems for Business
- Future of Work
- Social Impact and Responsible Business
- Business Research Design
AND
- Option 1: Complete four courses (48 credit points) from one (1) Major.
- Option 2: Complete four courses (48 credit points) from one (1) Minor.
- Option 3: Complete four courses (48 credit points) from a Minor.
Entry requirements
Two-year duration
- Applicants must have an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
1.5-year duration (with advanced standing)
Applicants must have one of the following:
- An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, in a business or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
- An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, from a recognised tertiary institution in any discipline, plus a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
- RMIT's Graduate Certificate in Commerce.
Notes:
- You do not need to make a separate application for advanced standing (1.5-year duration). RMIT will assess your eligibility for advanced standing as part of your course application. However, if you would also like to be assessed for Recognition of Prior Learning, you must submit a detailed CV with your application. All assessments are made on a case-by-case basis.
- Suppose your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago. In that case, you must provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you seek entry.
English language requirements
You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this program.
Contact the university or visit their website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants with a bachelor degree (honours), graduate certificate, graduate diploma or masters qualification majoring in a different discipline may also be eligible for credit transfer of up to 48 credit points (equivalent to one semester full time study).
Credit and exemptions will be assessed in a manner consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, you will have achieved the following program learning outcomes:
- Critically analyse contemporary business issues, integrating technological, ethical, and sustainability concerns in local, national, and global business contexts.
- Reflect on and apply cultural and diversity frameworks to promote inclusion and foster a positive business environment.
- Develop and communicate advanced business concepts, strategies, and solutions, synthesising research to justify their relevance in diverse business contexts.
- Exhibit leadership, influence, self-awareness, and collaboration to drive organisational change through a culture of continuous improvement.
- Propose, design, and evaluate research projects to develop and deliver innovative strategies and technology-based solutions that effectively address complex business issues.
Career outcomes
Depending on the specialist sequences or electives you select, graduates may work in various fields, such as management, finance, marketing, logistics and supply chain, business IT, hospitality, education and health sectors.
Roles may include:
- Business analyst
- Brand manager
- Market research analyst
- Sales executive
- Management consultant
- Training and development manager
- Entrepreneur
- Logistics manager
- Operations analyst
- Marketing manager
- International trade specialist
- Global market researcher
- Business development manager
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $35,520 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Additional expenses:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): $365 maximum fee for 2026.
- Other items related to your program include field trips, textbooks and equipment.
The amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load. Fees are adjusted on an annual basis. These fees should only be used as a guide.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.