Overview

The handbook provides you with information on the degree structure you would need to follow for the year you commence your study. If you are a prospective student researching your study options, please visit UNSW Business School website for more information. The Master of Commerce program has a long and … For more content click the Read More button below. The Master of Commerce is innovative, industry-relevant and incorporates the latest thinking in business. Note: if you commenced the Master of Commerce degree in the year/s prior to this handbook you should refer to the program structure for the year you first enrolled into the degree. For more information please visit Previous UNSW Online Handbooks.  

Learning Outcomes

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Business knowledge: Students will make informed and effective selection and application of knowledge in a discipline or profession, in the contexts of local and global business.
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Problem solving: Students will define and address business problems, and propose effective evidence-based solutions, through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking.
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Business communication: Students will harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels.
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Teamwork: Students will interact and collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common business purpose or fulfil a common business project, and reflect critically on the process and the outcomes.
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Responsible business practice: Students will develop and be committed to responsible business thinking and approaches, which are underpinned by ethical professional practice and sustainability considerations.
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Global and cultural competence: Students will be aware of business systems in the wider world and actively committed to recognise and respect the cultural norms, beliefs and values of others, and will apply this knowledge to interact, communicate and work effectively in diverse environments.
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Leadership development: Students will develop the capacity to take initiative, encourage forward thinking and bring about innovation, while effectively influencing others to achieve desired results.
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Graduate Capabilities

For more information on Graduate Capabilities please click on this link

Program Structure

Students must complete 72 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Core Course6 Units of Credit:
Data Analysis Core Course6 Units of Credit:
Gateway Courses12 Units of Credit:
Specialisation Requirements
Masters of Commerce elective6 Units of Credit:
Capstone or Practicum Course 6 Units of Credit:

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

For more information about admission requirements for various UNSW programs, visit the following website(s):
Domestic Students
International Student

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Progression rules are in accordance with university policy.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Related Double Degree

Master of Engineering Science - MEngSc
Master of Commerce - MCom8339 - Engineering Science / Commerce
Master of Information Technology - MIT
Master of Commerce - MCom8544 - Information Technology / Commerce

Nested Postgraduate Program

Graduate Certificate in Commerce - GradCertCom7355 - Commerce

Professional Outcomes

Accreditations

Australian Human Resource Institute
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA)

Recognition of Achievement

Award with Excellence
Current Students Award with Excellence
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The Award with Excellence is awarded in coursework masters programs, including Masters (Extension) but with the exception of Masters (Extended) such as JD and MD, when a Weighted Average Mean (WAM) of at least 80% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award are completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award 'with Excellence' except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.

Additional Information

CREDIT TRANSFERS (including the Data Analysis course) may be awarded for courses (maximum 24 UOC) based on your previous studies. These credits will be assessed upon application and you will be notified (in the offer letter) of the credit/s awarded.

It is recommended students contact the UNSW Business School Student Services Team for guidance on options available to increase depth of learning.

Further Information

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change. You are required to follow degree structure for the year you commence the program. Please refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for program requirements.

Current Students:

Contact the UNSW Business School Student Services Team for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: The Nucleus: Student Hub, Main Library, Level 2
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions

Prospective Students:

Contact Future Students
T: +61 2 9385 1844

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

Domestic Students
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)
International Students

Additional Expenses and Resources

Resources will not change from existing arrangements for MCom

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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Pre-2019 Handbook Editions