Course structures
Course requirements
1. Master of Commerce
To qualify for the award of the Master of Commerce a candidate must complete 72 credit points^, comprising:
- 12 credit points of Table A - Core units of study (completed in the first semester of study);
- 6 to 12 credit points selected from Table A - Foundational units of study; *
- a specialisation (24 credit points in addition to the 6 credit point
Table A - Foundational unit) selected from Table A - Commerce areas of specialisation - 6 credit points selected from Table A - Capstone units of study (related to the chosen specialisation);**
- at least 18 credit points selected from Table A - Selective units of study; and
- any additional units of study from Table A – Elective units of study required to
make 72 credit points in total.
^ Students with relevant qualifications may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to reduce the length of study required.
* Students with a prior business qualification may apply to have foundational units waived.
** Capstone units will be available from 2022.
The units of study for this degree are set out under the Table A for the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Commerce and the Table A Commerce subject areas section in this handbook.
2. Master of Commerce (Extension)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Commerce (Extension), a candidate must
complete 96 credit points,^ comprising:
- 12 credit points of Table A - Core units of study;
- 6 to 12 credit points selected from Table A - Foundational units of study;*
- a specialisation (24 credit points in addition to the 6 credit point Table A- Foundational unit) selected from Table A - Commerce areas of specialisation;
- 6 credit points selected from Table A - Capstone units of study (related to a chosen specialisation);**
- at least 18 credit points selected from Table A – Selective units of study; and
- an additional specialisation (24 credit points) listed below and specified in Table A, dissertation (24 credit points) as specified in Table A - Research units or any additional units of study from Table A - Selective units of study or Table A - Elective units of study required to make 96 credit points in total.
^ Students with relevant qualifications may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to reduce the length of study required.
* Students with a prior business qualification may apply to have foundational units waived.
** Capstone units will be available from 2022.
The units of study for this degree are set out under the Table A for the Master of Commerce (Extension) and the Table A Commerce subject areas section in this handbook.
3. Graduate Diploma in Commerce
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Commerce, a candidate must complete 48 credit points, comprising:
- 12 credit points of Table A - Core units of study;
- 6 to 12 credit points selected from Table A - Foundational units of study;
- up to 6 credit points selected from Table A - Selective units of study; and
- additional units of study selected from Table A - Elective units of study required to
make 48 credit points in total.
The units of study for this degree are set out under the Table A for the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Commerce in this handbook.
4. Graduate Certificate in Commerce
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Commerce, a candidate must complete 24 credit points, comprising:
- 12 credit points of Table A - Core units of study;
- 6 to 12 credit points selected from Table A - Foundational units of study; and
- any additional units of study selected from Table A - Elective units of study required to make 24 credit points in total.
The units of study for this degree are set out under the Table A for the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Commerce in this handbook.
Course Learning Outcomes
Master of Commerce and Master of Commerce (Extension)
| Course Learning Outcomes | Graduate Qualities | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evaluate and synthesise advanced disciplinary frameworks and principles in a range of complex business contexts. | Depth of disciplinary expertise |
| 2 | Apply advanced disciplinary frameworks and principles to solve business challenges. | Critical thinking and Problem solving |
| 3 | Communicate persuasively and professionally to diverse stakeholder groups via the appropriate communication and presentation approach suitable to differing business contexts. | Communication (oral and written) |
| 4 | Organise and evaluate complex information from diverse sources to influence and inform evidence-based decisions. | Information and Digital literacy |
| 5 | Evaluate new opportunities and ideas in ambiguous business contexts, using innovative and creative strategies. | Inventiveness |
| 6 | Effectively collaborate with others from diverse backgrounds and integrate social and cultural perspectives in decision making. | Cultural competence |
| 7 | Integrate inter- and multi-disciplinary perspectives to effectively respond to changing and complex business environments. | Interdisciplinary effectiveness |
| 8 | Integrate ethical perspectives with personal and professional values in decision making. | Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity |
| 9 | Lead change that facilitates collaborative and cooperative environments through reflection on personal and professional values, identities and actions. | Influence |