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Commerce

Course requirements

1. Master of Commerce

To qualify for the award of the Master of Commerce a candidate must complete 72 credit points^, comprising:

  • 12 credit points of degree core units of study
  • 6 credit points of foundational units of study listed for the chosen specialisation area*
  • 24 credit points of units of study from the units listed for the chosen specialisation area
  • a 6 credit point capstone unit of study that is related to the chosen specialisation area
  • 12 credit points of degree selective units of study; and
  • an additional 12 credit points to make a total of 72 credit points in total in a combination of units selected from:
    • 6 to 12 credit points of foundational units of study; and/or
    • 6 to 12 credit points of degree selective units of study; and/or
    • 6 to 12 credit points of elective units of study.

^ Students with relevant qualifications may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to reduce the length of study required.

* Students with a prior business qualification may apply to have relevant foundational units waived.

The units of study for this degree are set out under the Commerce - unit of study table and the unit of study Specialisation subject areas.

2. Graduate Diploma in Commerce

To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Commerce, a candidate must complete 48 credit points, comprising:

  • 12 credit points of degree core units of study
  • 6 credit points of foundational units of study and
  • an additional 30 credit points to make a total of 48 credit points in total in a combination of units selected from:
    • 6 credit points of foundational units of study and/or
    • 6 to 18 credit points of degree selective units of study and/or
    • 6 to 18 credit points of elective units of study.

The units of study for this degree are set out under the Commerce - unit of study table.

3. Graduate Certificate in Commerce

To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Commerce, a candidate must complete 24 credit points, comprising:

  • 12 credit points of degree core units of study
  • 6 credit points of foundational units of study and
  • an additional 6 credit points to make a total of 24 credit points in total selected from either:
    • 6 credit points of foundational units of study or
    • 6 credit points of elective units of study.

The units of study for this degree are set out under the Commerce - unit of study table.

Progression guides

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