MC205 - Master of Commerce
Plan: MC205EXE15 - Master of Commerce
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Master of Commerce
Award abbreviation: MCom
Total credit points: 192
Career: PGRD
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent (or 1.5 years FT or PT equivalent with advanced standing)
Location: Melbourne City campus
Owning school: Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain (665H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/accounting-information-systems-and-supply-chain
ASCED code: 089999
CRICOS code: 077517A
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The Master of Commerce is an innovative postgraduate business program, which provides you with the conceptual business foundations and specialist discipline knowledge and applications necessary to work and operate effectively in a global business environment. This program provides many flexible opportunities to customise and adapt your coursework learning to match your specific interests and career aspirations or needs. The Master of Commerce aims to enhance and support your career in operational, managerial and consulting roles across a broad range of local and global enterprises and settings.
During this program you will be exposed to a variety of learning experiences and activities that will enhance your ability to interpret business information, prioritise and analyse complex issues, and to formulate plans, strategies, options and solutions. You will participate in face to face workshops and online activities, and engage in tasks requiring critical analysis and problem solving. Working in groups and individually, you will identify and analyse a range of strategic issues, and apply theory to cases and practical problems.
A capstone experience will be provided in BUSM4448 Business Research Design which will give you the opportunity to critically reflect on this program’s curriculum. The course promotes the integration and synthesis of a range of knowledge and skills gained in the program and the application of these in discipline related real-world scenarios.
The core research course of this program is BUSM4448 Business Research Design. This course is designed to develop your knowledge of research principles and methods and how to apply them within the contemporary business environment. You will have the opportunity to conduct a research project/proposal and further develop your skills in research methodology.
This program is delivered on-campus.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
1. Students admitted with the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor degree or higher level qualification in business (or a related discipline) will be exempted from completing four (4) Business and Law courses (48 credit points) from Stage D of the program (a third specialisation, or any four (4) courses from a specialisation, or any four (4) Business and Law courses). Students will be required to complete an additional twelve (12) courses (144 credit points) in order to qualify for the degree.
2. Students who successfully complete the RMIT Graduate Certificate in Commerce will be exempted from completing the four (4) discipline courses completed in the Graduate Certificate in Commerce and will be required to complete an additional twelve (12) courses (144 credit points) in order to qualify for the degree.
Please refer to the Masters Advanced Standing Credit Procedure for additional information regarding the recency of previous qualifications.
Credit outside of the above arrangements will be assessed consistently with the RMIT University credit policy and procedures. If you wish to apply for a credit transfer/RPL, please refer to Apply for credit.
If you are planning to articulate into the Master of Commerce upon successful completion of the GC104 Graduate Certificate, you will have the option to articulate into MC205 Master of Commerce until Semester 1 2025.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Please note that this program is being discontinued. The final intake for admission into MC205 Master of Commerce was Semester 2, 2023. The program will be taught out to current students until Semester 2, 2026.
Academic Entrance requirements
Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent in Business (or a related discipline);
or
Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline;
or
Successful completion of the RMIT Graduate Certificate in Commerce;
or
Australian Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters degree or equivalent in Business (or a related discipline).
Entrance requirements for international onshore applicants
All non-Australian residents and overseas full-fee paying students are required to meet RMIT English language requirements. For more information on these requirements and acceptable English Language tests please see www.rmit.edu.au/international/english-equivalent.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
An extensive network of industry links supports this program. Business practitioners, lecturers from industry, guest speakers and industry-relevant projects underpin the work integrated learning components of this program. The industry advisory board ensures current standards and practice are reflected in this program.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases. Computers, printers and group study rooms are available at each Melbourne Library location. You can access the Internet and Library e-resources. You can also access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library. Contact Ask the Library for assistance and further information www.rmit.edu.au/library.
Study Support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, information literacy, referencing, maths and study skills.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program, you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the student portal www.rmit.edu.au/students.
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals. Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad.
We also offer a dedicated support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You can find more information at www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/indigenous.
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