MC205 - Master of Commerce
Plan: MC205KPX16 - Master of Commerce
Campus: RMIT Online
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 equivalent (or 1.5 years full-time equivalent with advanced standing)
Location: RMIT Online
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:
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The Master of Commerce is an innovative and extremely flexible 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. The focus of the program is on building the ‘Global Citizen’ with an international curriculum and many opportunities to participate in global work and a ‘Global Intensive’. The Master of Commerce offers students the opportunity to engage in a global classroom in many global destinations across the globe such as China, USA, Canada, Vietnam and Denmark. These global classrooms are a blend of formal teaching and learning as well as industry engagement at very senior levels for both profit and non-profit global companies. Many of the companies that the students will visit are Fortune 500 companies. These companies work hand in hand with RMIT in order to develop the global business person of the future.
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 classes, activities, and engage in tasks requiring critical analysis and problem-solving. 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 BUSM4586 Business Research Design which will give you the opportunity to critically reflect on this program’s international curriculum. The course promotes the integration and synthesis of a range of knowledge and skills gained in the program and their application in discipline related global real-world scenarios.
The core research course of this program is BUSM4586 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 online.
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 Teaching Period 4, 2024.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Please note that this program is being discontinued. The final intake for admission into MC205KPX16 Master of Commerce was Teaching Period 6 2023. The program will be taught out to current studentsuntil Teaching Period 6 2025.
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
Library resources and services
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it.
All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic and print resources such as books,journals, newspapers, streaming media and past exam papers. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.
Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments, or you can work through Library subject guides and web-based tutorials, or use our online Ask the Library service.
Computers for study are available at every Library site and wireless access is available if you are working from a laptop or mobile device.
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library.
Online learning tools and content
Log in to myRMIT https://my.rmit.edu.au/portal/ and select the myStudies tab to access study resources for your program.
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
- opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance.
We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
You can find more information at www.rmit.edu.au/students.
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