Master of Commerce

Program Overview

Master of Commerce

Overview

The Master of Commerce is a postgraduate degree that provides students with the opportunity to develop further expertise in business and commerce. The course is designed to boost employment opportunities around the world through the UWA Business School's international accreditations and corporate supporters.

Course Structure

The Master of Commerce is a 1.5-2 year full-time or part-time course that comprises a number of units. The course structure includes:

• Core units in ethics, economics, financial accounting, global business, management, and marketing
• Specialisations in:
  • Accounting
  • Business Information and Logistics Management
  • Economics
  • Employment Relations
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management
  • Management
  • Marketing
• Electives from across the specialisations

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course, an applicant must have:

• A Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA
• The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent
• At least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation
• Completed a Graduate Certificate in Finance, or Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations, or Graduate Certificate in Business Information and Logistics Management, or Graduate Certificate in Commerce, or Graduate Certificate in Marketing, or Graduate Certificate in Economics at UWA

English Competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA, and students must meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place. The minimum overall IELTS score required is 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

Fees and Scholarships

The annual course fee for domestic students is $34,100.00, and for international students is $49,500.00. Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Career Opportunities

The Master of Commerce provides students with a range of career opportunities, including:

• Consulting
• Trustee and program officer
• Tax specialist
• Auditor
• Investment banking
• Marketing
• Human resources

Major employers include firms such as Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and major corporates like Wesfarmers and Woodside.

Why Study This Course?

• Learn from world-class thought leaders and renowned scholars
• Gain strong industry contacts before graduating
• Develop technical and transferable skills highly valued by employers
• Gain hands-on job experience via the Work-Integrated Learning unit

Related Courses

• Graduate Certificate in Commerce
• Graduate Certificate in Commerce (Online)
• Graduate Diploma in Commerce (Chartered Accounting)

Accreditation

The UWA Business School is accredited by EQUIS and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and is a Communicating Signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).