Master of Commerce (Extension)

Course requirements

Master of Commerce (Extension)

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

• 12 credit points of degree core units of study
• 6 credit points of foundational units of study in the same area as 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 36 credit points to make 96 credit points in total in a combination of units as set out below:
  • 24 credit points of units of study from the units listed for a second specialisation area, 6 credit points of foundational units of study in the same area as the second specialisation,** and an additional 6 credit points selected from either:
    • 6 credit points of foundational units of study or
    • 6 credit points of degree selective units of study or
    • 6 credit points of elective units of study.
  • 24 credit points of dissertation units of study*** and an additional 12 credit points in a combination of units of study 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.
  • 36 credit points in a combination of units of study selected from:
    • 6 to 12 credit points of foundational units of study and/or
    • 6 to 36 credit points of degree selective units of study and/or
    • 6 to 36 credit points of optional 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.

 ** Students who choose to complete a second specialisation only must complete the capstone unit listed for their primary specialisation.

*** The dissertation units cannot be counted towards a specialisation. However, students may opt to substitute them for a capstone. Enrolment in the dissertation unit/s requires students to have completed 48 credit points in units of study within their degree with an 80% WAM, and a research proposal. Applicants also need to obtain confirmation from an academic staff member of their availability to supervise them for the project period. Refer to Canvas.

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

Progression guides

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Course learning outcomes