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Master of Commerce

  • Masters (Coursework)

Whether you're a recent graduate or qualified professional, expand your skill set and gain specialised business knowledge in an area of your choosing. Postgraduate study in Commerce is ideal if you're seeking further business expertise and to boost employment opportunities.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Course Code
41680
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Our world-class academics and leading industry partners will ensure you're exposed to the latest theory and practice. Alongside this, you'll have the opportunity to take part in extracurricular activities, from career fairs and networking events to joining student groups and attending professional development workshops and guest lectures from senior executives. The Master of Commerce is ideal for recent graduates seeking to develop further expertise to pursue careers in business. It can boost employment opportunities around the world through the UWA Business School's international accreditations and corporate supporters. It is suited both to graduates with a non-business degree seeking a postgraduate qualification in business, and to business graduates wanting to add new areas of specialisation to their skill set. You'll complete core units in ethics, economics, financial accounting, global business, management, and marketing. The flexible course structure gives you the choice of combining two specialisations, completing more extensive study in one specialisation, or combining one specialisation with an array of electives from across the other specialisations. Career opportunities are vast and depend on your choice of specialisation. The flexible structure enables you to design the course to suit your career interests. In addition, the Master of Commerce gives you the scope to specialise in: Accounting Business Information and Logistics Management
  • Economics
  • Employment Relations
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management
  • Management
  • Marketing

    • Entry requirements

    Admission requirements

    If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

    Admission Requirements
    (1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
    (1)(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
    and
    (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
    or
    (c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
    (2)(a) completed a Graduate Certificate in Finance, or Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations, or Graduate Certificate in Business Information and Logistics Management, or Graduate Certificate in Commerce, or Graduate Certificate in Marketing, or Graduate Certificate in Economics at UWA.
    Admission Requirements
    (1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
    (1)(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
    and
    (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
    or
    (c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
    (2)(a) completed a Graduate Certificate in Finance, or Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations, or Graduate Certificate in Business Information and Logistics Management, or Graduate Certificate in Commerce, or Graduate Certificate in Marketing, or Graduate Certificate in Economics at UWA.
    Ranking and Selection Process
    Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
    Ranking and Selection Process

    Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

    ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
    English competency

    English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

    Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

    ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
    English competency

    Study locations

    Perth

    Career pathways

    Careers and further study

    Explore the career opportunities available to you.

    Career Pathways

    Both subject-specific knowledge and generic skills are developed in this course, providing the opportunity for a range of specialisations and electives to be covered. Graduates may be employed in their area of interest or specialisation at a senior level, including:

    • Consulting
    • Trustee and program officer
    • Tax specialist
    • Auditor
    • Investment banking
    • Marketing
    • Human resources
    Major employers include firms such as:
    • Deloitte
    • Ernst & Young
    • KPMG
    • PricewaterhouseCoopers
    • Major corporates like Wesfarmers and Woodside
    • Small businesses
    • Public sector
    • Local government

    Career Pathways

    Both subject-specific knowledge and generic skills are developed in this course, providing the opportunity for a range of specialisations and electives to be covered. Graduates may be employed in their area of interest or specialisation at a senior level, including:

    • Consulting
    • Trustee and program officer
    • Tax specialist
    • Auditor
    • Investment banking
    • Marketing
    • Human resources
    Major employers include firms such as:
    • Deloitte
    • Ernst & Young
    • KPMG
    • PricewaterhouseCoopers
    • Major corporates like Wesfarmers and Woodside
    • Small businesses
    • Public sector
    • Local government

    Further Study
    After appropriate work experience, graduates may choose to enrol in the Master of Business Administration (MBA).
    Further Study After appropriate work experience, graduates may choose to enrol in the Master of Business Administration (MBA).
    Postgraduate study at UWA
    Graduate Certificate in Commerce
    Graduate Certificate in Commerce

    Pursue a career in business.

    Course structure

    Conversion

    Students who have not completed the Bachelor of Commerce, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty, may be required to complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points, as advised by the Faculty:

    Core

    Take all units (12 points):

    Option - Group 1

    Take units up to the value of 12 points from group 1 or 2 or options up to the value of 12 points chosen from groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I.

    Option - Group 2

    Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:

    Option - Group 3

    Take units to the value of 0-6 points, as advised by the Faculty.

    Accounting specialisation

    Take units to the value of 24 points and units to the value of 24 points chosen from either group B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I OR take units to the value of at least 24 points and units chosen from groups B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I sufficient to bring the total to 48 points.

    Business Information and Logistics Management specialisation

    Take units to the value of 24 points and units to the value of 24 points chosen from either group A, C, D, E, F, G. H or I OR take units to the value of at least 24 points and units chosen from groups A, C, D, E , F, G. H and I sufficient to bring the total to 48 points.

    Economics specialisation

    Take units to the value of 24 points and units to the value of 24 points chosen from either group A, B, C, D, E, F, H or I OR take units to the value of at least 24 points and units chosen from groups A, B, C, D, E, F, H or I sufficient to bring the total to 48 points. Students who have not completed the Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent as recognized by the faculty should take ECON5541 as a conversion unit.

    Employment Relations specialisation

    Take units to the value of 24 points and units to the value of 24 points chosen from either group A, B, D, E, F, G, H or I OR take units to the value of at least 24 points and units chosen from groups A, B, D, E, F, G, H or I sufficient to bring the total to 48 points.

    Finance specialisation

    Take all units (12 points):

    Take units to the value of 12 points and units to the value of 24 points chosen from either group A, B, C, E, F, G, H or I OR take units to the value of at least 12 points and units chosen from groups A, B, C, E, F, G, H or I sufficient to bring the total to 36 points.

    Human Resource Management specialisation

    Take units to the value of 24 points and units to the value of 24 points chosen from either group A, B, C, D, F, G, H or I OR take units to the value of at least 24 points and units chosen from groups A, B, C, D, F, G, H or I sufficient to bring the total to 48 points.

    International Business (Not Available for 2021) specialisation
    Management specialisation

    Take all units (12 points):

    Take units to the value of 12 points and units to the value of 24 points chosen from either group A, B, C, D, E, F, G or I OR take units to the value of at least 12 points and units chosen from groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G or I sufficient to bring the total to 36 points.

    Marketing specialisation

    Graduate outcomes

    Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
    83.3%
    Overall satisfaction
    81.7%
    Skill scale
    69.1%
    Teaching scale
    82%
    Employed full-time
    $111k
    Average salary
    Data source

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