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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.

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 distinguished history in providing high quality, relevant business education. If you are a non-business graduate wanting to develop your skills and knowledge in business, or if you are a business graduate who would like to broaden your business knowledge, then this program allows you to specialise, choosing from a range of disciplines, to pursue your career ambitions.

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

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

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Program Structure

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

Students can choose to complete either one or two specialisations as follows.

One Specialisation

COMM5999 (0 UOC)
MGMT5050 (6 UOC)
Data analysis course (6 UOC)
Specialisation (24 UOC)
Electives (30 UOC) - up to 2 courses can be postgraduate courses from other Faculties, subject to enrolment requirements
Capstone course (6 UOC)

Two Specialisations

COMM5999 (0 UOC)
MGMT5050 (6 UOC)
Data analysis course (6 UOC)
Specialisation 1 (24 UOC)
Specialisation 2 (24 UOC)
Electives (6 UOC) - can be selected from other Faculties, subject to enrolment requirements
Capstone course (6 UOC)

Electives
Students completing specialisations in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Risk and Analytics, Economics and Finance, Marketing Analytics, and Risk Management are strongly recommended to complete COMM5007 Coding for Business as an elective course to complement their specialisations.

Core Courses6 Units of Credit:

Data Analysis Core Course6 Units of Credit:

Students must take 6 UOC of the following courses.

Note: COMM5501 assumes students have foundational statistics knowledge. Please refer to the course description for COMM5501 for further information. If students do not have assumed knowledge required for COMM5501, they are advised to complete COMM5000.

Specialisation Requirements

Students must complete at least one of the specialisations below.

Electives

Students must complete 6-30 UOC of electives. The number of electives required depends on whether two specialisations have been nominated. A maximum of 12 UOC of courses may be selected from outside of the UNSW Business School, subject to individual course enrolment requirements.

Business Electives

Coding for Business

Other Electives

Capstone Courses6 Units of Credit:

Students must take 6 UOC of the following courses.

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

Applicants require a recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) with a credit average, as determined by the UNSW Business School.

For additional entry requirements visit UNSW Business School website for further details.

If you do not have an undergraduate degree you may be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Commerce, a pathway program into the Master of Commerce (domestic students only).

Limitations on Recognition of Prior Learning

Up to 4 courses (24UOC) may be granted based on previous studies in your undergraduate degree. Further RPL, up to 50% of program, may be awarded based on equivalent Postgraduate studies if equivalent courses are relevant within program structure.

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.

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

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

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has a qualification framework comprising of 16 exams and a practical experience requirement. Students who complete the Management Accounting specialisation in the Master of Commerce or Master of Commerce (Extension) receive 12 exemptions and only need to complete 4 exams. After passing the remaining 4 exams and meeting the experience requirement graduates may become members of CIMA with the right to use the CGMA designation (Chartered Global Management Accountant). For further information on the specific exemptions see:
https://www.cimaglobal.com/Starting-CIMA/Starting-CIMA/Exemptions/Exemption-Search/UNSW-Sydney-14808/?qualification=1-6353C8V

Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA)

Professional Recognition

Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) Master of Commerce is an academic partner of Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). The curriculum of risk management courses has been structured to align with the learning objectives outlined by GARP for risk management certification, Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) Certification. Students may apply for scholarships and fellowships at GARP. Information can be found at https://www.garp.org/academic-partners.

Recognition of Achievement

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

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change. Students should always follow the program requirements according to the year they started their degree. For more information please visit previous UNSW Online Handbooks

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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:

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Faculty
Faculty: The primary academic unit in which related disciplines of teaching and research are conducted.

Campus

Sydney

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Postgraduate

Typical duration:

1.7 Year(s)

Delivery Mode

Face-to-face (includes blended)

Intake Period

Term 1, Term 2, Term 3

Academic Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

AQF Level

Level 9

Award Type

Masters (Coursework)

Award(s)
Award(s): Qualification upon completion (all awards offered by UNSW are accredited by UNSW and align with the Australian Qualifications Framework).

Master of Commerce - MCom

CRICOS Code

000933K

Commerce

8404

72 Units of Credit