Master of Commerce by coursework

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Masters by Coursework

Duration 2 years full-time

or part-time equiv.

SATAC Code 3CM176

CRICOS 081151C

Business your way

The University of Adelaide’s Business School has been pushing boundaries in business education for over 115 years. We have a wide range of innovative postgraduate courses designed to build advanced business skills and knowledge.

Our Master of Commerce provides an opportunity to design an individual study program tailored to your needs, interests and career goals.

What will you do?

Your degree can include courses from a variety of different disciplines. You will:

• enrol in five core topics
• choose eight electives—from Strategic Marketing or Understanding Consumers to Income Taxation or Derivatives
• undertake industry internships and placements subject to approval
• complete three research courses.

Where could it take you?

If your strengths lie in understanding and working with people you might pursue marketing or project management. You could put your skills to use championing early-stage start-ups. Perhaps you’ve a knack for patterns and numbers that will see you move into corporate accounting or market research.

• Entry Requirements

  Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
  I am a:

  • domestic applicant
  • international applicant

  Domestic applicants

  Not a domestic applicant?

  SATAC Code	3CM176
  Intake	February and July
  Enquiries	Future Students team

  Selection Criteria

  Graduate entry

  
  

  Higher Education Study	Bachelor degree or equivalent.

  How to Apply

  SATAC Code: 3CM176

  Application - Apply via SATAC now!

  
  

  International applicants

  Not an international applicant?

  CRICOS	081151C
  Intake	February and July

  Selection Criteria

  English Language Requirements

  Australian Year 12	Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
  English Tests accepted by the University of Adelaide	IELTS Overall 6.5 Reading 6 Listening 6 Speaking 6 Writing 6
  	TOEFL Overall 79 Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21
  	Pearsons Overall 58 Reading 50 Listening 50 Speaking 50 Writing 50
  	Cambridge Overall 176 Reading 169 Listening 169 Speaking 169 Writing 169
  Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements	A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements

  Academic Entry Requirements

  Tertiary Qualifications	Graduate entry only Bachelor degree or equivalent

  How to Apply

  Application information for international students

  Important application deadlines for international students

• Fees and Scholarships

  Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.
  I am a:

  • domestic applicant
  • international applicant

  Domestic applicants

  Not a domestic applicant?

  Annual tuition fees

  Australian Full-fee place: $31,000

  International applicants

  Not an international applicant?

  Annual tuition fees

  International student place: $44,000

  Scholarships

  These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

  Find a Scholarship.

• Careers

  Career Readiness

  Graduates are well equipped for a wide range of positions, including: accountant, administrative assistant, lecturer, market researcher, marketer/marketing manager, auditor, banker, business analyst, business consultant, business data analyst, education coordinator, natural resource manager, business lawyer, natural resource planner, curator, police officer, political adviser, politician, or project officer.

  Roles may also be found in the areas of agricultural marketing, food and wine, wine advertising/promotion, and parks management.

  The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

  Graduate Attributes

  The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.

  1. Deep discipline knowledge
  2. Critical thinking and problem solving
  3. Teamwork and communication skills
  4. Career and leadership readiness
  5. Intercultural and ethical competency
  6. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

  Industry Placement

  Work placement can include:

  • Professions Internships

  Professional Accreditation

  Adelaide Business School is AACSB* accredited, and as such our programs have passed rigorous standards of quality. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and only the best schools in the world earn AACSB accreditation.
  
  _{* Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business}

  Potential careers

  Manager / Business Management, Market Researcher, Marketer / Marketing Manager, Finance Manager, Financial Adviser, Financial Analyst, Financial Manager, Financial Planner, Financial Services Officer

• Degree Structure

  Students complete five core courses and six closed elective courses. The remaining two elective courses will be chosen from a number of electives, depending on the student's main specialisation.

  Students must also complete three research courses.

  Academic Program Rules

  The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

  You can find the academic program rules for this degree under the Faculty of the Professions rules.

  Example Study Plan

  
  

  Indicative Study Plan

  Core Courses	Select all of the following courses from the list below: ACCTING 7019: Accounting Concepts and Methods  CORPFIN 7033: Quantitative Methods  ECON 7200: Economics Principles  CORPFIN 7005: Principles of Finance MARKETNG 7104: Marketing Management
  Electives	Six closed electives  Accounting ACCTING 7009: Auditing and Assurance Services ACCTING 7014: Management Accounting  ACCTING 7023: Advanced Financial Accounting COMMLAW 7013: Income Taxation  COMMLAW 7012: Business and Corporations Law ACCTFIN 7001: Ethical Principles in Finance and Accounting  Finance CORPFIN 7019: Advanced Funds Management CORPFIN 7020: Derivatives  CORPFIN 7021: Corporate Investment Evaluation  CORPFIN 7022: Advanced Corporate Finance  CORPFIN 7039: Equity Valuation and Analysis  CORPFIN 7040: Fixed Income Securities CORPFIN 7042: Corporate Financial Risk Management Marketing MARKETNG 7023: Understanding Consumers MARKETNG 7024: Developing Global Markets  MARKETNG 7025: Integrated Marketing Communications MARKETNG 7032: Strategic Marketing plus Two general electives chosen from: Any other postgraduate coursework courses within the Faculty of the Professions approved by the Program Coordinator.  OR Subject to approval students may be eligible to undertake the following electives: PROF 7500: Professions Internship Program PROF 7502: International Professions Internship PROF 7503: Industry Placements
  Research	Two research courses

  Assessment

  May include, but not limited to: examinations, group assignments, individual assignments, consulting projects, presentations, quizzes, tests, tutorial work as prescribed within each course.

• Related Degrees

  Master of Marketing

• Further Information

  Further enquiries
  Phone: +61 8 8313 7335 (toll free 1800 061 459)

  The annual Open Day provides an excellent opportunity to see our campus, meet with academics, and discuss your study options.

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