| Course Type: | Postgraduate Coursework Degree |
| Award: | MCom - Master of Commerce |
| More Information: | Graduate Studies Office |
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Key Features
The Master of Commerce in Business is a modern business degree that enables graduates to study units across a range of disciplinary areas offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics. The degree provides an opportunity to acquire an interdisciplinary understanding of business with a concentration in at least one major area of business activity. The Master of Commerce in Business will provide a solid foundation for graduate careers in the challenging and rewarding world of business. To hold a quality Masters degree is a distinct advantage in the business world today.
In business, graduates need many skills. While it is important to be proficient in a particular business discipline, such as finance, marketing, accounting or commercial law, it is also necessary to understand the interrelationships that exist among all core areas of business. Team work is a feature of modern business practice and the ability to understand and communicate with colleagues from other business disciplines is important.
Suitable For
Recent graduates wanting to acquire both depth and breadth, through a program of self-selected core and elective units, in functional business skills for careers in modern businesses.Career Opportunities
Financial management, IT support, market analysis, marketing, general management, financial research, management consulting, business policy advising, entrepreneurship.
Requirements
| Entry Requirements: | Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a GPA of at least 2.70 out of 4.00. More detail is available in Admission Rules for Australian and International Students. The MCom in Business does not require prior work experience for admission. |
| Course Quota: | No |
| Work Experience Requirements: | No |
| English Language Requirements: | English proficiency is required at IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 580. More information can be accessed from English Language Requirements. |
| Domestic Students: | Apply through the Universities Admissions Centre. Application forms are also available through Macquarie University's Postgraduate Studies Section. Fees |
| International Students: | Apply through Macquarie International. Fees |
Course Details
| Minimum Course Duration: | 1 Year |
| Location: | North Ryde or International Campus located in Manly, Sydney |
| Course Commences: | Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July) |
| Study Options: |
Full-time |
| Course Credit Point Value: | 32 |
| Enquiries: |
Graduate Studies Office |
| Notes: |
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Structure of the Course
The award of Master of Commerce in Business requires the completion of eight units. Each MCom unit carries a weight of four postgraduate credit points so the program is 32 credit points in total. Four units (16 credit points) must be selected from one of the MCom in Business disciplinary areas, which is then designated as a major area of study. The remaining four MCom units (16 credit points) are selected from two other disciplinary areas with two units (8 credit points) taken from each of these disciplinary areas. A 4 + 2 + 2 structure is the only configuration of units permitted in this MCom. The objective is to ensure a spread of study across three business disciplines with a concentration in one area.
There are eleven disciplinary areas in the MCom in Business. These are:
Business internships
International students can take a supervised workplace internship for credit toward their MCom degree. Students will spend 160 hours during a semester working on a project in a business organisation under the guidance of a workplace mentor and an academic supervisor. Students will gain experience of Australian workplace culture and environment while being involved in a range of activities such as research, planning, marketing and organisation within the context of a specific project. Students will be individually placed with suitable companies and the type of project will vary.
Placement and administration is through Macquarie International. Academic assessment is organised through the Graduate Studies Office. The number of workplace internships available each semester is limited and selection of suitable candidates will be competitive. Students will need a minimum GPA of 3.00 and good written English. Students who satisfactorily complete the project will receive a pass in BUS880 Business Internship and four credit points toward their postgraduate degree.
Students interested in a business internship should contact:
Internships Department
Macquarie International
Telephone: (61 2) 9850 6942
Email: internships@io.mq.edu.au
Web: www.international.mq.edu.au/studyabroad/internships
International study programs
Students in the MCom are able to participate in an international study experience such as a short 4-6 week program at an overseas university, a semester of study on a student exchange program or an articulated double degree at a university in another country. These international study opportunities are available to both Australian and international students, are partially funded by a Macquarie Travel Grant and count for credit toward the MCom. See International Study Programs for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: It is essential that students refer to degree rules and official unit sequences in the University handbook to ascertain their official study program. The university calendar can be found at: http://handbook.mq.edu.au.
