Program Overview

Overview

The Master of Commerce is a postgraduate degree that equips students with specialist knowledge in applied finance, professional accounting, and information systems. This program is designed to move students into senior management or financial roles with a highly regarded formal qualification.

Program Details

• The Master of Commerce has been designed to equip students with the know-how to move into senior management or financial roles with a highly regarded formal qualification.
• The program has a duration of 1.5 years or 2 years full-time, depending on the student's qualifications and experience.
• The program code is 5584, and it is available in multiple durations.
• Students can apply for any duration as long as they meet the entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

• To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time, students need a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a GPA of 4.5 on a 7-point scale, or a Graduate Certificate in Commerce from UQ (or equivalent) with a GPA of 4.
• To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time, students need a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline with a GPA of 4.5 on a 7-point scale.
• Relevant disciplines include accounting, advertising (business degree related only), business, business administration, business information systems, commercialisation (business degree related only), economics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources, international business, international economics and trade, management, marketing, strategy, and sustainability (business degree related only).

Fields of Study

• The program offers three fields of study:
  • Applied Finance: This field combines theoretical frameworks for success in financial management with practical skills in analysis and risk assessment.
  • Information Systems: This field facilitates the development of advanced skills that enable students to conduct business analytics activities and advise on organisational information requirements and information systems strategy.
  • Professional Accounting: This field ensures students develop the necessary skills to practice accounting professionally and can lead to careers in financial accounting, auditing, corporate accounting, managerial accounting, and control.

Fees and Scholarships

• The indicative annual fee for domestic students is $44,344 (2026).
• The indicative annual fee for international students is $58,056 (2026).
• There are various scholarships available for students, including those for international students.

How to Apply

• All international applications should be submitted to UQ, and students can use an approved UQ agent near them.
• The program code for the Master of Commerce is 5584.
• Students can apply for any duration as long as they meet the entry requirements.
• When applying, students should select their preferred duration and provide all required documentation, including official transcripts of previous studies and evidence of residency status.

Career Possibilities

• The Master of Commerce can lead to various career possibilities, including:
  • Market risk analytics manager
  • Quantitative analyst
  • Pricing strategy lead
  • Business analyst
  • Technology consultant
  • Data analyst
  • Business systems analyst
  • Business services supervisor
  • Financial manager
  • Business improvement accountant

Professional Memberships

• Graduates may be eligible for memberships with professional organisations, including:
  • Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
  • Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
  • Certified Institute for Management Accountants
  • Certified Practising Accountants Australia
  • Financial Services Institute of Australasia
  • Governance Institute of Australia

Program Highlights

• The program provides students with practical critical thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills and knowledge needed in the industry.
• It is delivered by experienced lecturers and supported by advanced tools and equipment.
• The program offers a flexible structure, allowing students to tailor their studies to suit their goals.
• Students can undertake 2 fields of study or additional research electives, which may provide a pathway to higher degrees by research.