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 4 6 if studied part - time

Can be studied part-time

Starting trimesters: Any

Applications due: Standard dates for Trimester 1, 2 and 3

Composition: Research

Research component: Significant

Required contact: During working hours

Location: On-campus (Pipitea)

Points and courses: Schedule: Self-directed study

Intensity: Full time or part time

Type: Research

Study at: Flexible

Complete: 120 points (1-3 coursescourse)

Entry

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:: 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

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)

Acceptance

To be accepted by the

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 MComwant to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact Victoria Business School to discuss your options.
• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

Complete a total of  120 points, of  of which:

• At least 40 points must least 40 points must be at 500 level and
• At least 90 points must 30 points must be research-based courses.

Important information

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

Questions

1. Is there a better way to explain 'approved alternative'? Does it mean a commerce degree?
2. Web page indicates that a BCom with a B+ average is sufficient for entry?
3. Subject requirements below: 
4. What does 'approved' mean? How do I get courses approved?

Satisfy the subject requirements

Subject requirements 

Accounting

Complete either ACCY 591 or

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

Economics

Complete either ECON 591 or

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

Finance

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

Complete either HRIR 591 or

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

Information Systems

Complete either INFO 591 or

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

International Business

Complete either IBUS 591 or

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

Management

Complete either MGMT 591 or

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

Marketing

Complete either MARK 591 or

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

Public Policy

Complete either PUBL 591 or

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

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