Master of Commerce (Extension)

What you will study

To complete the Master of Commerce (Extension), you must fulfil 96 credit points (CP), comprising:

• 12 CP of degree core units of study.
• Six CP of foundational units of study.
• 24 CP of specialisation units of study.
• Six CP of capstone units of study.
• A minimum of 12 CP of degree selective units of study.

An additional 36 CP to make a total of 96 CP in a combination of units selected from either:

• 24 CP of units of study from the units listed for a second specialisation area, six CP of foundational units of study in the same area as the second specialisation, and an additional six CP selected from either:
  • Six CP of additional foundational units of study.
  • Six CP of additional selective units of study.
  • Six CP of elective units of study.
• OR 24 CP of dissertation units of study and an additional 12 CP in a combination of units of study selected from:
  • Six to 12 CP of foundational units of study.
  • Six to 12 CP of degree selective units of study.
  • Six to 12 CP of elective units of study.
• OR 36 CP in a combination of units of study selected from:
  • Six to 12 CP of foundational units of study.
  • Six to 36 CP of degree selective units of study.
  • Six to 36 CP of optional elective units of study.

Each unit is valued at six CP, unless otherwise indicated.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be considered for admission, an applicant is required to have one of the following:

• An Australian bachelor's degree or higher with a credit average (65 per cent) or equivalent qualification.
• An Australian bachelor's degree or higher (minimum 50 per cent average) or equivalent qualification, and satisfactory performance in the GMAT (for guidance, the class average score is 630) or GMAT Focus Edition (for guidance, the class average score is 585).
• The University of Sydney Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in Commerce with a credit average (65 per cent).

English language requirements

You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study this course.

If English is your first language you may be able to meet the requirements if you have:

• Citizenship or permanent long-term residency (minimum 10 years).
• Completed secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies recognised by the university in an approved English-speaking country.

If English is not your first language you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within two years of commencing the course.

• IELTS score: a minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band.
• TOEFL - IBT score: a minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing.
• Pearson Test of English: a minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band.

The university may also consider factors such as previous studies in English. Contact them for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Master of Commerce (Extension) applicants may be eligible for up to 12 CP of credit where they have completed study deemed equivalent to foundational units of study. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Commerce (Extension) program will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue advanced positions in a variety of sectors, including private, public, and non-profit organisations.

The degree will prepare you for positions in accounting, marketing and many other specialist fields.

Learning outcomes

• Evaluate and synthesise advanced disciplinary frameworks and principles in a range of complex business contexts.
• Apply advanced disciplinary frameworks and principles to solve business challenges.
• Communicate persuasively and professionally to diverse stakeholder groups via the appropriate communication and presentation approach suitable to differing business contexts.
• Organise and evaluate complex information from diverse sources to influence and inform evidence-based decisions.
• Evaluate new opportunities and ideas in ambiguous business contexts, using innovative and creative strategies.
• Effectively collaborate with others from diverse backgrounds and integrate social and cultural perspectives in decision making.
• Integrate inter- and multi-disciplinary perspectives to effectively respond to changing and complex business environments.
• Integrate ethical perspectives with personal and professional values in decision making.
• Lead change that facilitates collaborative and cooperative environments through reflection on personal and professional values, identities and actions.

Fees and CSP

Indicative Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) fee in 2025: $16,992 (CSP paying place)

Indicative first year fee in 2025:$39,100 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for this course.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• 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.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

• Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
• Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
• Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.

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