• Length 2 years full-time
  • Minimum 96 Units
Admission requirements
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  • Mode of delivery
    • Internal

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The Master of Commerce program offers a pathway to PhD study. Students with little background in commerce can still reach an advanced level of academic study. The program provides an advanced and in-depth level of study in one or more business or commerce disciplines, such as accounting and business information systems.

Single degree

Candidates must complete 96 units, including a research component.
Students must consult with your program convener before they proceed the research component.

About this degree

Students must pass and achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the first 48 units attempted to remain enrolled in the Master of Commerce. Students who do not achieve a minimum of 70% will be transferred to the relevant Graduate Diploma.

Enrolment Status

It is possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester but it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be enrolled full-time in 24 units each semester.

Remember you will need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.  You will be able to change your enrolment in courses up until the end of week 2 of each semester without penalty.


Electives

Subject areas as listed and 6000, 7000 or 8000 level courses, or consulted with the program convener.



Study Options

Master of Commerce

This is a suggested study plan for the Master of Commerce with a specialisation in Accounting. There are many other possible combinations of courses, depending on the areas of interest for each student. Please read the programs and courses website, and if you still require assistance in selecting your courses, please contact your program convener or the CBE student office.

Study Options

Year 1 48 units BUSN7008 Financial Statements and Reporting 6 units BUSN7052 Commercial Law 6 units ECON8069 Business Economics 6 units STAT7055 Introductory Statistics for Business and Finance 6 units
BUSN7057 Business Association Law 6 units FINM7006 Foundations of Finance 6 units BUSN7031 Management Accounting and Cost Analysis 6 units BUSN7050 Corporate Accounting 6 units

Academic Advice

It is advisable that students discuss their course selection with the Program Convener, Dr Steven Wu (steven.wu@anu.edu.au). He is available during the orientation week or by appointment.  Academic advice is also available at Melville Hall during Orientation week. 

Please ensure you take a copy of your academic transcript with you when you meet with Dr Wu.

Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?

Contact info.cbe@anu.edu.au

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