Course rules and resolutions
Master of Commerce
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2019, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Honesty in Coursework Policy 2015 and the Academic Honesty Procedures 2016. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
|
Code |
Course title |
|---|---|
|
GCCOMMER-02 |
Graduate Certificate in Commerce |
|
GNCOMMER-03 |
Graduate Diploma in Commerce |
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MACOMMER-05 |
Master of Commerce |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Master's type
4 Embedded courses in this sequence
(2)
Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to candidature in any of the courses in this sequence and receive full credit for work completed in the prior award. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.
(3)
A candidate for the Graduate Diploma in Commerce or Master of Commerce may elect to discontinue study and graduate with a shorter award from this embedded sequence, with the approval of the Business School, and provided the requirements of the shorter award have been met.
5 Admission to candidature
(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria.
(i)
a bachelor’s degree or higher qualification (or equivalent) at an institution approved by the Business School and graded at a standard acceptable to the Business School; or
(ii)
appropriate qualifications and equivalent professional work experience of no less than three years in a relevant field, as defined by the Business School; and
(i)
completion of the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Commerce from the University of Sydney with a minimum credit average, or equivalent qualification; or
(ii)
a bachelor’s degree or higher qualification (or equivalent) at an institution approved by the Business School and graded at a standard acceptable to the Business School; and
(i)
completion of the requirements of either the Graduate Certificate or the Graduate Diploma in Commerce from the University of Sydney with a credit average, or equivalent qualification; or
(ii)
a bachelor’s degree or higher in commerce, business or related discipline with a minimum credit average (or equivalent) at an institution approved by the Business School; or
(iii)
a bachelor’s degree with a minimum credit average (or equivalent) at an institution approved by the Business School and a minimum of one-year relevant work experience; or
(iv)
a bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in commerce, business or related discipline with a minimum pass average (or equivalent) and performance in an admissions test approved by the Business School to a standard considered satisfactory by the Business School; and
(2)
In exceptional circumstances the Business School may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the Business School, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the candidature
6 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the courses are set out in Table A for the Graduate Certificate in Commerce, Graduate Diploma in Commerce and Master of Commerce.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Commerce a candidate must complete 24 credit points, comprising:
(b)
6 credit points of foundational units of study in the chosen specialisation area (as defined in clause 7 and specified in Table A-Commerce areas of specialisation) from Table A - Foundational units of study; and
(d)
any additional units of study from Table A - Elective units of study required to make 24 credit points in total.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Commerce a candidate must complete 48 credit points, comprising:
(b)
6 credit points of foundational units of study in the chosen specialisation area (as defined in clause 7 and specified in Table A-Commerce areas of specialisation) from Table A - Foundational units of study; and
(d)
a minimum of 6 credit points of selective units of study in the chosen specialisation area as listed for that specialisation in Table A-Commerce areas of specialisation; and
(e)
additional units of study from Table A-Elective units of study required to make 48 credit points in total.
(4)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Commerce a candidate must complete 72 credit points, comprising:
(b)
6 credit points of foundational units of study in the chosen specialisation area (as defined in clause 7 and specified in Table A-Commerce areas of specialisation) from Table A-Foundational units of study; and
(c)
a maximum of 6 additional credit points of units of foundational study in a second specialisation area; and
(d)
a specialisation (30 credit points, including the foundational unit of study in the chosen specialisation area) listed in clause 7 below and specified in Table A-Commerce areas of specialisation; and
(e)
a 6 credit point capstone unit of study in the chosen specialisation area from Table A-Capstone units of study; and
(f)
a minimum of 18 credit points of degree selective units of study from Table A-Selective units of study; and
(g)
any other units of study from Table A-Selective units of study and/or Table A-Elective units of study required to make 72 credit points in total.
7 Specialisations
(3)
A specialisation requires the completion of a 6 credit point foundational unit of study in the chosen specialisation area and 24 credit points from units of study as listed for that specialisation in Table A-Commerce areas of specialisation (note that foundational units count to both the foundational units of study for the course and the specialisation).
8 Recognition of prior learning
(1)
Subject to the specific provisions of this clause 8, prior learning may be recognised consistently with the requirements of the Coursework Policy.
(2)
The Business School may award credit or reduced volume of learning to candidates who have completed relevant postgraduate study as part of the Master of Commerce (Extension) at the University of Sydney.
(a)
Subclause 8(3) does not apply to credit or reduced volume of learning awarded under this subclause 8(2).
(3)
For all other candidates for any award in this embedded sequence, recognition of prior learning may account for:
(4)
Candidates for the Master of Commerce may be granted a reduced volume of learning, up to a maximum of 12 credit points if they have:
(a)
completed a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit average (or equivalent) with a major relevant to their intended specialisation; or
(b)
completed at least two postgraduate units of study with a minimum credit average (or equivalent) relevant to their intended specialisation.
(5)
Any reduced volume of learning will be applied against foundational units of study, as specified by the Business School.
9 Progression rules
(2)
Full time students must complete foundational and any core units for the chosen specialisation in the first year of study.
(3)
Full time students must complete at least one core or selective unit from the specialisations (as listed in clause 7) in the first year of study.
(4)
In the Master of Commerce, degree selective units must not be completed in the first semester of study.
10 Award of the graduate certificate, graduate diploma and master’s degree
(1)
The graduate certificate, graduate diploma and master's degree will be awarded in the pass grade.
11 Course transfer
(1)
A candidate for the Graduate Diploma in Commerce may elect to transfer to the Master of Commerce upon completion of a minimum of 24 credit points and provided that a credit average is achieved.
12 Transitional provisions
(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2022 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2022 who elect to proceed under these resolutions. Students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2022 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.