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Department of Actuarial Studies

Master of Commerce in Business

Course Type: Postgraduate Coursework Degree
Award: MCom - Master of Commerce
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Key Features

The Master of Commerce in Business is a modern business degree that enables graduates to study units across a range of disciplinary areas offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics. The degree provides an opportunity to acquire an interdisciplinary understanding of business with a concentration in at least one major area of business activity. The Master of Commerce in Business will provide a solid foundation for graduate careers in the challenging and rewarding world of business. To hold a quality Masters degree is a distinct advantage in the business world today.

In business, graduates need many skills. While it is important to be proficient in a particular business discipline, such as finance, marketing, accounting or commercial law, it is also necessary to understand the interrelationships that exist among all core areas of business. Team work is a feature of modern business practice and the ability to understand and communicate with colleagues from other business disciplines is important. 

Suitable For

Recent graduates wanting to acquire both depth and breadth, through a program of self-selected core and elective units, in functional business skills for careers in modern businesses.

Career Opportunities

Financial management, IT support, market analysis, marketing, general management, financial research, management consulting, business policy advising, entrepreneurship. 

Requirements

Entry Requirements: Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a GPA of at least 2.70 out of 4.00. More detail is available in Admission Rules for Australian and International Students. The MCom in Business does not require prior work experience for admission.
Course Quota: No
Work Experience Requirements: No
English Language Requirements: English proficiency is required at IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 580. More information can be accessed from English Language Requirements.
Domestic Students: Apply through the Universities Admissions Centre. Application forms are also available through Macquarie University's Postgraduate Studies Section.
Fees
International Students: Apply through Macquarie International.
Fees

Course Details

Minimum Course Duration: 1 Year
Location: North Ryde
Course Commences: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)
Study Options:

Full-time
Part-time (Not available to international students)
Some units are available in a summer term
Course Credit Point Value: 32
Enquiries:

Business and Economics Graduate Centre
Faculty of Business and Economics
Building E4A, Level 2, Room 222
Macquarie University NSW 2109
Telephone: (61 2) 9850 8526
Fax: (61 2) 9850 9956
Email: busgrad@efs.mq.edu.au
Notes:
  • Applicants are expected to have completed foundation units in their bachelor degree. If the bachelor degree does not contain sufficient business related units, students may be required to complete a Preliminary Program, of one semester duration, before enrolling in the Master of Commerce in Business.
  • Please note that a student's specialisation in Business will not be stated on their testamur (graduation certificate) but it will be included on their academic transcript. 

Structure of the Course

The award of Master of Commerce in Business requires the completion of eight units. Each MCom unit carries a weight of four postgraduate credit points so the program is 32 credit points in total.  Four units (16 credit points) must be selected from one of the MCom in Business disciplinary areas, which is then designated as a major area of study. The remaining four MCom units (16 credit points) are selected from two other disciplinary areas with two units (8 credit points) taken from each of these disciplinary areas. A 4 + 2 + 2 structure is the only configuration of units permitted in this MCom. The objective is to ensure a spread of study across three business disciplines with a concentration in one area.