Course rules and resolutions - Commerce coursework programs
Master of Commerce - 12 unit program (72 credit points)
Graduate Certificate in Commerce
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 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the University of Sydney Business School, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
|
Code |
Course title |
|---|---|
|
FC066 |
Master of Commerce |
|
FF014 |
Graduate Diploma in Commerce |
|
FG003 |
Graduate Certificate in Commerce |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Master's type
0.
The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.
4 Embedded courses in this sequence
(2)
Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any of the courses in this sequence. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.
5 Admission to candidature
(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants ranked on merit in accordance with the following criteria:
(a)
a bachelor's degree, graduate diploma, graduate certificate or equivalent qualification at an institution approved by the Business School and graded at a standard acceptable to the Business School; and/or where applicable:
(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 award.
6 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Table of units of study: Commerce.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Commerce a candidate must complete 72 credit points, including:
(d)
either a second specialisation, dissertation, or any additional elective units of study from the Commerce table of postgraduate units of study required to make 72 credit points in total.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Commerce a candidate must complete 48 credit points, including:
(b)
elective units of study from the Table of units of study: Commerce required to make 48 credit points in total.
(4)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Commerce a candidate must complete 24 credit points, including:
(c)
any additional elective units of study from Table of units of study: Commerce required to make 24 credit points in total.
7 Specialisations
(1)
Completion of a specialisation is a requirement of the course. Candidates have the option of completing up to two specialisations. A specialisation requires the completion of at least one six credit point foundational unit of study and 24 credit points of advanced units of study chosen from units of study listed in the table for that specialisation. Advanced units of study counted towards one specialisation may not count toward any other specialisation completed. The specialisations available are:
8 Award of the Master's degree, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate
(1)
The Master's degree, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate will be awarded in the pass grade.
9 Course transfer
0.
A candidate for the master's degree or graduate diploma may elect to discontinue study and graduate with a shorter award from this embedded sequence, with the approval of the Business School, and provided the requirements of the shorter award have been met. A candidate for the graduate certificate or graduate diploma may elect to upgrade to the master’s degree upon completion of a minimum of 24 credit points and graded at a standard acceptable to the School.
10 Transitional provisions
(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2013 and students who commenced their candidature prior to Semester 1, 2013 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2013 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2018. The Business School may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.
Master of Commerce - 16 unit program (96 credit points), Graduate Diploma in Commerce and Graduate Certificate in Commerce
Graduate Certificate in Commerce
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 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the University of Sydney Business School, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
|
Code |
Course title |
|---|---|
|
FC076 |
Master of Commerce |
|
FF014 |
Graduate Diploma in Commerce |
|
FG003 |
Graduate Certificate in Commerce |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Master's type
0.
The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.
4 Embedded courses in this sequence
(2)
Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any of the courses in this sequence. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.
5 Admission to candidature
(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants ranked on merit in accordance with the following criteria:
(a)
a bachelor's degree, graduate diploma, graduate certificate or equivalent qualification at an institution approved by the Business School and graded at a standard acceptable to the Business School; and/or where applicable:
(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 award.
6 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Table of postgraduate units of study: Commerce.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Commerce a candidate must complete 96 credit points, including:
(d)
either a second specialisation, dissertation; and/or any additional elective units of study from the Commerce table of postgraduate units of study required to make 96 credit points in total.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Commerce a candidate must complete 48 credit points, including:
(b)
elective units of study from the Table of postgraduate units of study: Commerce required to make 48 credit points in total.
(4)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Commerce a candidate must complete 24 credit points, including:
(c)
any additional elective units of study from the Table of postgraduate units of study: Commerce required to make 24 credit points in total.
7 Recognition of prior learning
(1)
Waivers and credit may be granted or the volume of learning may be reduced in recognition of prior learning.
(2)
Credit may be granted for up to 50% of course requirements for relevant incomplete postgraduate qualifications.
(3)
Candidates offered direct admission to the Master of Commerce may be eligible for a reduction in the volume of learning of up to 48 credit points, subject to the following:
(a)
The maximum permissible reduction in the volume of learning is 24 credit points for a bachelor's degree at level 7 of the Australian Qualifications Framework in a business discipline, as defined by the Business School.
(b)
The maximum permissible reduction in the volume of learning is 24 credit points for a qualification at level 8 of the Australian Qualifications Framework in a discipline other than business.
(c)
The maximum permissible reduction in the volume of learning is 48 credit points for a qualification at level 8 of the Australian Qualifications Framework in a business discipline, as defined by the Business School.
(d)
The maximum permissible reduction in the volume of learning is 24 credit points for relevant professional work experience deemed by the Business School to have conferred a volume of learning equivalent to that of a Graduate Certificate in a business discipline.
(4)
The maximum combined credit and reduction in the volume of learning for prior study granted to a candidate will not exceed 50% of the requirements of the course.
7 Specialisations
(1)
Completion of a specialisation is a requirement of the course. Candidates have the option of completing up to two specialisations. A specialisation requires the completion of at least one six credit point foundational unit of study and 24 credit points of advanced units of study chosen from units of study listed in the table for that specialisation. Advanced units of study counted towards one specialisation may not count toward any other specialisation completed. The specialisations available are:
8 Award of the Master's degree, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate
(1)
The Master's degree, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate will be awarded in the pass grade.
9 Course transfer
0.
A candidate for the master's degree or graduate diploma may elect to discontinue study and graduate with a shorter award from this embedded sequence, with the approval of the Business School, and provided the requirements of the shorter award have been met. A candidate for the graduate certificate or graduate diploma may elect to upgrade to the master’s degree upon completion of a minimum of 24 credit points and graded at a standard acceptable to the School.
10 Transitional provisions
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2013 will complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2018. The Business School may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.