Program Overview

Master of Commerce

Overview

The Master of Commerce is an internationally focused course that is an ideal degree if you want to move into a career in business in Australia or globally. As part of the global approach, the course incorporates the ‘GRIT’ concepts – global, responsible, innovative, and technology-driven – reflecting skills that the World Economic Forum has identified as non-negotiable for the 21st century.

Course Essentials

• Qualification: Master of Commerce
• Duration: 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time study
• Credit: 400 credits
• CRICOS: G
• Location: Curtin Perth

Admission Criteria

• Applicants require a Bachelor Degree or an equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
• English requirements: IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)

Fees and Scholarships

• Domestic fee paying postgraduate: $33,404 (2025 Fee year, based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits)
• FEE-HELP assistance: Available for all or part of tuition fees

Location

• Curtin Perth: On campus (Semester 1 and 2, 2025 and 2026)

How to Apply

• Direct to Curtin: Apply via the Curtin website
• High school student: Apply via TISC (Semester 1, 2025)
• Global campus options: Available for international students

Course Structure

• Core units: Business project management, business analytics and data visualisation, transformative technologies that impact society and its business practices
• Majors: Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics, Finance, Human Resources, International Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Business Leadership
• Transformative experience and capstone units: Corporate Sustainability Immersion, Wicked Problems, Executive Education, Capstone Experience

Entry Pathways and Credit for Recognised Learning

• Relevant degree and experience: May gain entry to the Master of Commerce and complete the course in 12, 18, or 24 months (full-time study)
• Credit for recognised learning (CRL): Available for previous study or work experience

What You'll Learn

• Apply multidisciplinary knowledge to solve complex local and global business and societal challenges
• Influence inclusively by analysing business problems in ways that demonstrate critical thinking
• Demonstrate the judicious use of information and technology to critically analyse business and societal challenges
• Communicate professionally with ethical considerations in ways that are appropriate for local and global contexts
• Demonstrate industry readiness by developing future-focused capabilities

Why Study Commerce at Curtin?

• Entry pathway options: Various pathway options depending on work and education experience
• Accelerated learning: May gain a master degree in just 1–1.5 years with a relevant bachelor degree and work experience
• Triple international accreditation: Curtin Business School is accredited by Associations to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and the MBA is European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD)-accredited.