Master of Commerce
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Commerce |
Abbreviation: |
MCom |
Home Faculty: |
Commerce |
Duration: |
1 year or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
On Campus |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1572 |
CRICOS Code: |
060472D |
Overview
This course is ideal for those who want to change their career to the commerce sector. Businesses and industries today are looking for graduates who have a broad commerce perspective; this course provides the fundamental skills which will allow non-Commerce graduates to obtain a stand-alone qualification in preparation for a career in either small- or large-scale business contexts, as well as facilitating entry to a more specialised professional degree offered through the Faculty's Double Masters programs.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a Bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent.
Course Program
The core program comprises four (4) subjects which should be taken in the first semester of study:
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
ACCY901 |
Accounting Foundations For Professionals |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
ECON910 |
Economics for Professionals |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
MARK922 |
Marketing Management |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
MGMT901 |
Foundations of Management |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
Master of Commerce - No Specialisation |
Major Studies
• Finance
Students who hold a recognised degree in business or commerce may be permitted to substitute the core subjects in the Master of Commerce with other subjects approved by the course coordinator.
Students intending to enrol in a specialised Commerce Masters coursework program on completion of the Master of Commerce will not be permitted to take any elective subjects in the Master of Commerce which are also contained in the relevant specialised Masters program without the approval of the relevant Course Coordinator.
Students who are unable to complete the Master of Commerce may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Commerce.
Credit Towards Other Courses
Depending on subjects completed in the Master of Commerce students may receive a maximum of 25% of advanced standing for a second specialised Commerce Masters program.