Program Overview
The Master of Commerce from the University of Sydney Business School provides students with a comprehensive understanding of commerce and prepares them for advanced positions in various industries. With eight future-focused specializations, the program allows students to customize their studies and graduate in demand. The University of Sydney's triple accreditation and global network of business schools ensure that graduates are highly competitive in the job market.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Develop a global, responsible and adaptable mindset and the skills and experience to succeed in the dynamic future of work with our Master of Commerce. Co-designed with industry, the program's eight future-focused specialisations will allow you to follow your passions and graduate in demand. The Master of Commerce is designed for students with prior business or management qualifications seeking to build on their existing expertise.
Outline:
The Master of Commerce is a postgraduate coursework degree that will give you a thorough understanding of commerce for use in various fields to assist you to pursue a career in business. In your first year, you will take core units that will help you develop responsible and creative mindsets and become comfortable with the analytic component of this course. You will choose one of eight specialisations offered and a foundational unit in your chosen specialisation. You will add breadth to your course by completing selective units from a variety of disciplinary subject areas. These specialisations include:
- Accounting
- Business Information Systems
- Business Analytics
- Economics
- Finance
- Global Logistics
- Marketing
- Strategy, Innovation and Management In your final semester, you will complete a capstone unit where you will apply and integrate the skills and knowledge you'll gain throughout your specialisation. Additionally, you may complete elective units as needed to meet the requirements of the course. All units are taken from the disciplinary pool.
Careers:
Graduates of the Master of Commerce program will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue advanced positions in a variety of sectors, including private, public, and non-profit organisations. The degree will prepare you for positions in accounting, marketing and many other specialist fields.
Other:
The University of Sydney Business School is triple accredited, placing it in the top 1% of business schools in the world. The University of Sydney is ranked equal 19th in the world (QS World Rankings 2024). Take advantage of our dedicated careers office and award-winning employability and industry placement programs to develop valuable skills, build global networks and gain real-world experience that will help you graduate job-ready. We are the only business school in Australia to be a member of the prestigious CEMS global network of business schools. Depending on your study journey, you can transfer your degree from the Master of Commerce to Master of Commerce (Extension) or vice versa.
The University of Sydney
Overview:
The University of Sydney is a renowned institution of higher learning located in Sydney, Australia. It is known for its strong research focus and diverse academic programs.
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Academic Programs:
The University of Sydney offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various fields of study, including:
- Architecture, Design and Planning
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Business
- Economics
- Education and Social Work
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Law
- Medicine and Health
- Music
- Science
Other:
The University of Sydney is actively involved in research, tackling global challenges and developing new solutions. It boasts over 150 research centers and networks, making it a leading research university worldwide. The institution also publishes numerous articles and books annually, showcasing the expertise of its academics.
Entry Requirements:
- Australian Students:
- An Australian bachelor's degree in commerce, business or related discipline with a credit average (65 percent) or equivalent qualification.
- An Australian bachelor's degree or higher in commerce, business or related discipline (minimum 50 percent average) or equivalent qualification, and satisfactory performance in the GMAT (for guidance, the class average score is 630) or GMAT Focus Edition (for guidance, the class average score is 585).
- An Australian bachelor's degree in any discipline with a credit average (65 percent) or equivalent qualification and a minimum of one-year relevant work experience.
- An Australian bachelor's degree with honours or higher in any discipline with a credit average (65 percent) or equivalent qualification.
- The University of Sydney Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in Commerce with a credit average (65 percent).
- International Students:
- Applicants may need to provide evidence of their English proficiency to study at the University of Sydney.
