Please Note. Students who commenced their degree prior to 2009 should refer to the course structure, available major subject areas and resolutions in the faculty handbook for the year they commenced. Archived downloadable faculty handbooks can be accessed on the Handbooks website.

Course Rules

To be awarded the Master of Commerce, students must successfully complete a total of 12 units of study (72 credit points), comprising:

• four to six core (foundation / 5000 level) units of study (24 to 36 credit points)
• A major in one of the subject areas for majors and electives (four units of study or 24 credit points)
• Either a second major (four units of study or 24 credit points each) in one of the subject areas for majors and electives (different to that chosen as a first major); OR elective units of study (12 to 24 credit points) selected from the subject areas for majors and electives

Please Note. The information set out here is for students commencing their Master of Commerce degree in 2009. Continuing students should follow the degree structure outline in the Faculty Handbook for the year they commenced their degree.

Enrolment Guide

1. The following table shows an example degree progression for a student who wishes to attain one major in the Master of Commerce on a full-time basis undertaking four units of study per semester.

2. The following table shows an example degree progression for a student who wishes to attain two majors in the Master of Commerce on a full-time basis undertaking four units of study per semester.

Students who intend to meet specific professional body accreditation requirements should check the information listed under the heading accreditation program requirements as this may impact on the choice of major/s and electives.

Please Note. The information listed in these program of study examples is meant as a guide only. Students should always check the requirements for individual units of study. Students are usually able to complete the units of study for their degree in different sequences to those listed above. You are advised to plan their degree based upon your individual needs and to contact the Student Information Office if you need any assistance in planning your progression in your degree.

The following downloadable file shows degree progression examples for all the majors available under the Master of Commerce

• Master of Commerce major degree progression examples

The following downloadable degree progression examples illustrate popular major combinations which can undertaken in the Master of Commerce:

• Majors in Accounting and Finance
• Majors in Accounting and Marketing
• Majors in Banking and Finance
• Majors in International Business and Economics
• Majors in International Business and Finance
• Majors in International Business and Marketing
• Majors in International Business and Organisational Analysis & Strategy
• Majors in International Business and Strategic Management
• Majors in Supply Chain & Logistics Management and Employment Relations & Human Resource Management

Accreditation Requirements

Australian Computer Society (ACS) Accreditation Program

Students planning to satisfy the accreditation requirements of the ACS should include in their degree a prescribed set of units of study, including a major in Business Information Systems.The required units of study are listed below:

• The core/foundation unit of study INFS5000 Business Information Systems from 'Core units of study'
• At least five advanced Business Information Systems (INFS 6000-level) elective units of study (30 credit points)

For further information, click on the following link: ACS accreditation.

Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) Accreditation

AHRI is the national association representing human resource management professionals and is Australia's leading human resources professional body. All courses incorporating a major/specialisation in Employment Relations and Human Resource Management are AHRI-accredited. Students wishing to satisfy the requirements for professional membership of AHRI should include this major in their course.

Professional Accreditation in Accounting

Students who wish to meet professional accreditation requirements in accounting should be enrolled in the Master of Professional Accounting or the Master of Commerce and Master of Professional Accounting.

Master of Commerce (Honours)

Please refer to the Master of Commerce (Honours) for details

Students who commenced their Master of Commerce degree prior to 2007 are able to follow the requirements for the Master of Commerce (Honours) outlined in the faculty handbook for the year the commenced their pass degree. Archived downloadable faculty handbooks can be accessed on the Handbooks website.