At-a-glance

Name: Master of Commerce by thesis

Abbreviation: MCom

Duration: 3-4 trimesters 

Duration details: 3-4 trimesters of full-time study or normally 6 if studied part-time

Schedule: Self-directed study

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Research

Study at: Flexible

Complete: 120 points (1-3 course)

Entry: Bachelor's degree with Honours in relevant subject 

Start: Trimester 1,2 or 3

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

• A Bachelor of Commerce with Honours or a Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce
• To have met the prerequisites for the subject you wish to study (see subject section below) and
• Acceptance by the relevant Programme Director or Head of School as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

Important information

• If you are working towards a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours or a Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce you may apply to transfer in to the 120-point MCom instead.

Programme requirements

For this programme you'll need to:

Complete a total of 120 points, of which

• At least 40 points must be at 500 level and
• At least 9 0 30 points must be research-based courses.

Important information

• You must select all courses from those listed for the BCom or MCom.

Questions

1. Web page indicates that a BCom with a B+ average is sufficient for entry?

Subject requirements 

Accounting

In addition to the programme requirements, for this subject you'll need to:

Complete either ACCY 591 or

• ACCY 592 and further approved courses worth 30 points at 400-level or above

Economics

In addition to the programme requirements, for this subject you'll need to:

Complete either ECON 591 or

• ECON 592 and further approved courses worth 30 points at 400-level or above

Finance

In addition to the programme requirements, for this subject you'll need to:

Complete either FINA 591 or

• FINA 592 and further approved courses worth 30 points at 400-level or above

Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations

In addition to the programme requirements, for this subject you'll need to:

Complete either HRIR 591 or

• HRIR 592 and further approved courses worth 30 points at 400-level or above

Information Systems

In addition to the programme requirements, for this subject you'll need to:

Complete either INFO 591 or

• INFO 592 and further approved courses worth 30 points at 400-level or above

International Business

In addition to the programme requirements, for this subject you'll need to:

Complete either IBUS 591 or

• IBUS 592 and further approved courses worth 30 points at 400-level or above

Management

In addition to the programme requirements, for this subject you'll need to:

Complete either MGMT 591 or

• MGMT 592 and further approved courses worth 30 points at 400-level or above

Marketing

In addition to the programme requirements, for this subject you'll need to:

Complete either MARK 591 or

• MARK 592 and further approved courses worth 30 points at 400-level or above

Public Policy

In addition to the programme requirements, for this subject you'll need to:

Complete either PUBL 591 or

• PUBL 592 and further approved courses worth 30 points at 400-level or above

Find out more

• If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some the entry requirements you should contact the Programme Director or Administrator to discuss your options.
• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.