Master of Commerce (Extension)

The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).

These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2019, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies

1 Course codes

2  Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time or part time according to candidate choice.

3  Master's type

The master’s degree is a professional master’s course, as defined by the Coursework Policy.

4  Admission to candidature

(1) Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria.

(a) Master of Commerce (Extension)

(i) a bachelor’s degree or higher qualification with a minimum credit average (or equivalent) at an institution approved by the Business School; or

(ii) a bachelor’s degree or higher qualification (or equivalent) and performance in an admissions test approved by the Business School to a standard considered satisfactory by the Business School; and

(iii) satisfaction of the English language requirements; and

(iv) any other minimum standards specified by the Business School.

(2) In exceptional circumstances the Business School may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the Business School, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the candidature.

5  Requirements for award

(1) The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in Table A for the Master of Commerce (Extension).

(2) To qualify for the award of the Master of Commerce (Extension) a candidate must complete 96 credit points, comprising:

(a) 12 credit points of degree core units of study; and

(b) 6 credit points of foundational units of study in the same area as the chosen specialisation area (as defined in clause 6; and

(c) 24 credit points of units of study from the units listed for the chosen specialisation area as defined in clause 6; and

(d) a 6 credit point capstone unit of study that is related to the chosen specialisation area and

(e) 12 credit points of degree selective units of study; and

(f) an additional 36 credit points to make 96 credit points in total in a combination of units as set out in subclauses 5(2)(g), 5(2)(h) or 5(2)(i) below:

(g) 24 credit points of units of study from the units listed for a second specialisation area and 6 credit points of foundational units of study in the same area as the second specialisation (as defined in clause 6); and an additional 6 credit points selected from either:

(i) 6 credit points of foundational units of study; or

(ii) 6 credit points of degree selective units of study; or

(iii) 6 credit points of elective units of study.

(h) 24 credit points of dissertation units of study and an additional 12 credit points in a combination of units of study selected from:

(i) 6 to 12 credit points of foundational units of study; and/or

(ii) 6 to 12 credit points of degree selective units of study; and/or

(iii) 6 to 12 credit points of elective units of study; or

(i) 36 credit points in a combination of units of study selected from:

(i) 6 to 12 credit points of foundational units of study; and/or

(ii) 6 to 36 credit points of degree selective units of study; and/or

(iii) 6 to 36 credit points of optional elective units of study.

6  Specialisations

(1) Completion of a specialisation is a requirement of the master’s degree.

(2) Candidates have the option of completing up to two specialisations.

(3) A specialisation requires the completion of a 6 credit point foundational unit of study in the same area as the chosen specialisation area and 24 credit points from units of study listed for that specialisation area in Table A-Commerce areas of specialisation

(4) Specialisation core and selective units of study can only be counted towards the requirements of one specialisation.

(5) The specialisations available are:

(a) Accounting

(b) Business Information Systems

(c) Data Analytics for Business

(d) Economics

(e) Finance

(f) Global Logistics

(g) Marketing

(h) Strategy, Innovation and Management.

7  Recognition of prior learning

(1) Subject to the specific provisions of this clause 7, prior learning may be recognised consistently with the requirements of the Coursework Policy.

(2) The Business School may award reduced volume of learning, up to a maximum of 48 credit points, to candidates who have completed the course requirements for the Master of Commerce at the University of Sydney.

(3) Where the Master of Commerce has been discontinued and will not be completed prior to admission into the Master of Commerce (Extension), credit may be granted for any relevant units that contribute to course requirements, subject to the student’s enrolment.

(4) Subclauses 7(5) and 7(6) do not apply to credit or reduced volume of learning awarded under subclause 7(2) and 7(3).

(5) Candidates for the Master of Commerce (Extension) may be granted a reduced volume of learning, up to a maximum of 12 credit points if they have:

(a) completed a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit average (or equivalent) with a major relevant to their intended specialisation; or

(b) completed at least two postgraduate units of study with a minimum credit average (or equivalent) relevant to their intended specialisation.

(6) Any reduced volume of learning will be applied against foundational units of study, as specified by the Business School.

(7) Reduced volume of learning on the basis of professional work experience alone is not available.

8  Progression rules

(1) Full time students must complete degree core units in the first semester of study.

(2) Full time students must complete foundational units required for the chosen specialisation in the first year of study, as detailed in subclauses 5(2)(b). This means that a student wishing to undertake a second specialisation must decide to do so in their first year of study given that the Master of Commerce (Extension) is a separate degree from the Master of Commerce and does not constitute part of an embedded sequence of degrees.

(3) Full time students must complete at least one core or selective unit from the chosen specialisations (as listed in clause 6) in the first year of study, as detailed in subclause 5(2)(c). This means that a student wishing to undertake a second specialisation must decide to do so in their first year of study.

(4) The capstone unit must be completed in the final year of study.

9  Award of the master's degree

(1)  The master's degree will be awarded in the pass grade.

(2)  The testamur will specify the specialisation/s completed.

(3) Where a dissertation has been completed, the testamur will specify the specialisation completed 'with dissertation'.

10  Transitional provisions

These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2023 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2023 who elect to proceed under these resolutions. Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2023 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.