MC205 - Master of Commerce

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Plan: MC205KPX16 - Master of Commerce
Campus: RMIT Online

Program delivery and structure

Approach to learning and assessment
Work integrated learning
Program structure
Program transition plan

Approach to learning and assessment

The approaches used in each course will be appropriate to the learning outcomes they are designed to develop. The major styles of teaching, learning and assessment you will experience throughout your program will include:

Online learning:  The online program provides real-time and asynchronous engagement and self-directed study. Innovative content using video, audio, simulation and practical exercises presented to suit all learners and to keep the experience engaging and dynamic. Communication tools are used for discussion and collaborative work.

Problem-Based Learning: Problem-based learning engages you in analytical thinking, research and provision of solutions

Cooperative learning: Enables you to work in collaborative or team-based tasks

Assignments and projects: These may be either research or problem based, and may be undertaken in teams or individually. They will provide you with experience undertaking research and writing effectively to present your findings and recommendations to a range of audiences.

Formal examinations: Will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding and application of principles to either practical or theoretical issues.

Assessment
Depending on courses selected, student progress is assessed by a combination of group and individual assignments and examination.The assessment you must complete is designed to provide you with opportunities to demonstrate the extent to which you have developed your capabilities and achieved specific learning outcomes in a given area. Methods of assessment will also vary with the learning outcomes and core capabilities of the relevant course but may include case studies, research projects and reports.

If you have a long-term medical condition, disability and/or other form of disadvantage it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the Equitable Learning Services (ELS) unit if you would like to find out more. Information about ELS can be found via the following link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services.

Academic integrity
The originality verification software Turnitin (see http://www.turnitin.com), may be used on assessments in your program.

You must complete the RMIT Assessment coversheet with your assessment submissions.

Specifically, support resources for yourself as a student to ensure that your submitted assessment accurately represents your work are provided at:https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academicintegrity

For more information on assessment, refer to the RMIT Assessment and Assessment Flexibility policy.

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Work integrated learning

As a student enrolled in this RMIT University program you will be provided with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice. The designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) courses in this program are BUSM4586 Business Research Design (12 credit points).

This course will provide you with opportunities to apply your academic skills to a work-based context.
In particular you will:

  • undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice; and
  • be involved in authentic engagement with partner organisations that includes industry feedback.

These learning opportunities may be in the form of industry-based projects, simulations or placements.

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Program Structure

To graduate you must complete the following. All courses listed may not be available each semester.
 

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Stage A of Program

Complete Two (2) Courses from One (1) compulsory Specialised 4-Course Sequence listed at the end of this program structure.
AND
{
Complete Two (2) Courses from a second Specialised 4-Course Sequence listed at the end of this program structure.
OR
Complete any Two (2) Courses from any of the Specialised 4-Course Sequence or Business Finance Options listed at the end of this program structure.
}
 
AND

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Stage B of Program

Complete the remaining Two (2) Courses from One (1) compulsory Specialised 4-Course Sequence listed at the end of this program structure.
AND
{
Complete the remaining Two (2) Courses from a second Specialised 4-Course Sequence listed at the end of this program structure.
OR
Complete any Two (2) Courses from any of the Specialised 4-Course Sequence or Business Finance Options listed at the end of this program structure.
}
 
AND

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Stage C of Program

Complete the following One (1) Course:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Business Research Design 12 BUSM4586 RMIT Online
AND
Complete any Three (3) Courses from any of the Specialised 4 Course Sequence and/or Business Finance Options listed at the end of this program structure.
 
AND

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Stage D of Program

{
Complete Four (4) courses from a third Specialised 4-Course Sequence listed at the end of this program structure:
OR
Select and Complete Four (4) Courses from any of the Specialised 4-Course Sequence and/or Business Finance Options listed at the end of this program structure:
OR
Select and Complete Four (4) Business and Law Courses.
 
AND

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Specialised 4 -Course Sequence

{
Supply Chain and Logistics Management Specialisation:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Supply Chain Principles 12 OMGT2286 RMIT Online
Business Analytics 12 ISYS3375 RMIT Online
Supply Chain Modelling & Design 12 OMGT2287 RMIT Online
Business Project Management 12 BUSM4611 RMIT Online
OR
Marketing Specialisation:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Marketing Management 12 MKTG1390 RMIT Online
Consumer Behaviour 12 MKTG1391 RMIT Online
Marketing Communication Strategy 12 MKTG1392 RMIT Online
Marketing Research 12 MKTG1395 RMIT Online
OR
Human Resources Management Specialisation:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Key Concepts in Human Resource Management 12 BUSM4588 RMIT Online
Professional Human Resource Management Practices 12 BUSM4589 RMIT Online
People and Organisations 12 BUSM4590 RMIT Online
Employment Law 12 BUSM4591 RMIT Online
OR
Business Finance Options:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Managerial Finance 12 BAFI3260 RMIT Online
Financial Statement Analysis 12 BAFI3225 RMIT Online
 

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Program transition plan

AMENDMENTS - Teaching Period 1 2024

RMIT University will be discontinuing the MC205KPX16 Master of Commerce program, after Teaching Period 6 2023. The final intake for admission into MC205KPX16 Master of Commerce will be Teaching Period 6 2023. The program will be taught out to current students until Teaching Period 6 2025.

For students who will not complete their program by Teaching Period 6 2025, we have several optional pathways to consider for planning your enrolment. These pathways are described below and have been designed to ensure minimal impact toward your current enrolment.

Your Options:
Remain enrolled in the MC205KPX16 Master of Commerce program.
If you wish to remain in the MC205 Master of Commerce program, you will be supported to complete the program by Teaching Period 6 2025 as per teach-out schedule.
Please refer to the teach-out schedule for your current program which will be provided to your RMIT student email to help you plan your enrolment.
Please note that any Leave of Absence requests whilst enrolled in your current program may not be approved whilst your program is in teach-out.
If you are unsure whether you can complete the program by the end of the teach out period, please contact Business Connect for more advice.

AMENDMENTS - Teaching Period 4 2022

Teaching Period 4 2022 program changes

The four (4) Business Enabling courses listed below that form Stage A / Semester 1, Year 1 of your current program structure will be removed from the program from teaching period 4, 2022.  

  • BUSM4584 Management 1 - Managing People 
  • BUSM4585 Business and Government in the Global Context 
  • ISYS3363 Global Business and Social Technology: A Case Study Approach 
  • ACCT2289 Accounting for Management Decisions 

The above four (4) Business Enabling courses will be replaced with four (4) additional courses from the current Specialisations list. Please refer to your program structure for the Specialisations list.

If you have received exemptions for the four (4) Business Enabling courses, prior to teaching period 4 2022: 

  • The courses will be recognised as part of your program, and no further action is required. You may continue your program enrolment as planned. 

AMENDMENTS - Teaching Period 1 2022

From Teaching Period 1, 2022, the 'Project Management' Specialisation will no longer be available.

If you have completed any of the following courses from the 'Project Management' Specialisation before Teaching Period 1, 2022, and have not yet completed the Specialisation, they will count towards any of the Specialised 4-Course Sequence options as per program structure requirements:

Project Management Specialisation

  1. BUSM4612 Introduction to Project Management
  2. BUSM4615 Managing Project Teams
  3. BUSM4613 Project Management Techniques
  4. BUSM4614 Project Design for Quality

AMENDMENTS - Teaching Period 1 2021

2021 Changes - Business Finance Option only
If you have completed ECON1323 Principles of Finance pre-2021, you do not need to complete BAFI3260 Managerial Finance.

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