Faculty of Commerce

Master of Commerce

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Commerce

Abbreviation:

MCom

Home Faculty:

Commerce

Duration:

1 year or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

48

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Starting Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

1572

CRICOS Code:

060472D

Overview

This course is ideal for those who want to change their career to the commerce sector. Businesses and industries today are looking for graduates who have a broad commerce perspective; this course provides the fundamental skills which will allow non-Commerce graduates to obtain a stand-alone qualification in preparation for a career in either small- or large-scale business contexts, as well as facilitating entry to a more specialised professional degree offered through the Faculty's Double Masters programs.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a Bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent.

Course Program

The core program comprises four (4) subjects which should be taken in the first semester of study:

Subjects

Session

Credit Points

ACCY901

Accounting Foundations For Professionals

Autumn/Spring

6

ECON910

Economics for Professionals

Autumn/Spring

6

MARK922

Marketing Management

Autumn/Spring

6

MGMT901

Foundations of Management

Autumn/Spring

6

Master of Commerce - No Specialisation
Students must complete the four (4) compulsory subjects above plus four (4) 900 level Commerce subjects (24 credit points). Alternatively, students may complete one of the Major Studies listed below.

Major Studies

Students who hold a recognised degree in business or commerce may be permitted to substitute the core subjects in the Master of Commerce with other subjects approved by the course coordinator.

Students intending to enrol in a specialised Commerce Masters coursework program on completion of the Master of Commerce will not be permitted to take any elective subjects in the Master of Commerce which are also contained in the relevant specialised Masters program without the approval of the relevant Course Coordinator.

Students who are unable to complete the Master of Commerce may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Commerce.

Credit Towards Other Courses

Depending on subjects completed in the Master of Commerce students may receive a maximum of 25% of advanced standing for a second specialised Commerce Masters program.