Master of Commerce
2016 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2016 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Master of Commerce |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online) |
| Duration | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 027129E |
| Deakin course code | M755 |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Alternative exits
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Specialisations
- Course structure
- Details of specialisations
Course overview
This course is designed for graduates of any field of study as a first qualification in business.
Deakin’s Master of Commerce is a discipline-based coursework degree with six core units: Accounting, Finance, Economics for Managers, Business Process Management, Business Communication for Managers, and Business Strategy and Analysis. You’ll also complete units, which will lead to the completion of a specialisation of your choice.
The course is intended to give you a solid introduction to the theoretical principles of finance and the practical requirements of financial management within for-profit corporate organisations.
Learning through classes, conferences, group work and debates among students, graduates will possess highly-developed computer and technology skills for employees in today’s commerce and related industries.
Indicative student workload
As a student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Alternative exits
| Graduate Certificate of Commerce (M516) | |
| Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting (M506) | |
| Graduate Diploma of Commerce (M616) | |
| Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting (M696) |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
| Discipline Specific knowledge and capabilities | Synthesise a broad base of critical commerce knowledge with specialised discipline knowledge and apply this in contemporary business contexts, drawing from this to explore advanced concepts through conducting independent research on a chosen commerce-related issue. |
| Communication | Demonstrate business communication techniques to convey complex commerce concepts and proposals to both specialists and non-specialists. |
| Digital Literacy | Apply appropriate digital technologies to find, use, manage and disseminate complex commerce knowledge and ideas. |
| Critical thinking | Critically analyse a range of complex business related information to make informed business decisions in regard to investment, ethical, economical, and business management issues, and to provide informed recommendations and courses of action. |
| Problem Solving | Conceptualise, construct and recommend solutions to real world and ill-defined problems faced by decision-makers in a business environment. |
| Self-management | Demonstrate initiative and independence in learning and research in both a broad and a specialised field of commerce. |
| Teamwork | Work and learn with others from different disciplines and backgrounds. |
| Global Citizenship | Interpret and reflect on the impact of ethics, culture and internationalization on contemporary business issues. |
| Approved by Faculty Board October 2014 | |
Course rules
To complete the Master of Commerce, students must attain a total of 16 credit points, consisting of 8 credit points of core units, at least one specialisation of 4 credit points (which may include a core unit) and 4 credit points of electives. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point.
Students may choose to complete more than one specialisation.
Electives may be selected from:-
- a Master of Commerce specialisation, or
- other postgraduate units offered by the University subject to eligibility and approved by the Course Director.
Specialisations
Refer to the details of each specialisation for availability.
- Accounting
- Arts and Cultural Management
- Business Analytics
- eBusiness and Supply Chain Management ^
- Finance
- Financial Planning
- Information Systems
- Insurance and Risk Management ^
- International Trade and Business
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Public Sector Studies
- Retail Management ^
- eBusiness and Social Media Strategies
^ Offered to continuing students only
Course structure
Elective Units
The remaining credit points are selected from any unit listed in the MCom specialisations. Selection of elective units must form at least one Master of Commerce specialisation. Students may choose other postgraduate units with prior written approval of the Course Team Chair.
The below unit is a recommended elective for students undertaking the Accounting specialisation to fulfil CPA requirements.
| MLC707 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Course structure
Core Units
| MPA701 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPM701/MPM701A | Unit description is currently unavailable ^ |
| MPM731 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPM755 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPT753/MPF753 | Unit description is currently unavailable # |
| MPT781/MPE781 | Unit description is currently unavailable # |
Plus 2 credit points from:
| MAA763 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPM732 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MMH733 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS770 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
| MPK704 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
which may also include one unit from:
| MWL702 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MWL703 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MWL704 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
#MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit
^MPM701A is a Start Anytime unit.
*Please note: Students intending to complete the Business Analytics specialisation, must complete co-core unit, MIS770.
Course structure
Details of specialisations
Accounting
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-M75501
Units
| MAA703 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MAA705 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MAA716 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MAA725 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
From 1 January 2004, candidates who complete an accredited degree in Australia have the option of either completing Auditing and/or Taxation at university OR at postgraduate level in the CPA Program. All other core curriculum areas must be completed for entry as an Associate member.
Details of specialisations
eBusiness and Supply Chain Management
Offered to continuing students only.
For all enquiries contact a student adviser.
Details of specialisations
Business Analytics
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (Online)
Unit set code
SP-M75519
Units
| MIS771 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
| MIS772 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
| MIS775 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
| MIS781 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Please note: Students intending to complete the Business Analytics specialisation, must complete co-core unit, MIS770
* Students must complete MIS770 prior to enrolling into units, MIS771, MIS772 and MIS775
Details of specialisations
Financial Planning
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (Online)
Unit set code
SP-M755011
Units
Select 4 credit points of units from:
| MAF702 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MAF707 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MAF708 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MAF709 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MAF714 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MAF715 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MAF765 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MLC703 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Note: Students will be required to complete all eight units to satisfy the Financial Planning Association's approved degree requirement for entry into the CFP Certification Program.
Details of specialisations
Finance
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (Online)
Unit set code
SP-M75505
Units
Select 4 credit points of units from:
| MAF702 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MAF703 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MAF704 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MAF707 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MAF711 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Details of specialisations
Information Systems
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (Online)
Unit set code
SP-M75502
Units
| MIS701 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS761 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS731 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS782 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Details of specialisations
Arts and Cultural Management
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-M755013
Units
Select 4 credit points of units from:
| MMK792 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MMM790 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MMM793 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MMM796 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MMM799 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Insurance and Risk Management
Unit set code
SP-M755018
Offered to continuing students only. For all enquiries contact a student adviser
International Trade and Business
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (Online)
Unit set code
SP-M75514
Units
| MPE707 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPE711 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPM703 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPT735/MPM735 | Unit description is currently unavailable # |
#MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit.
Marketing
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (Online)
Unit set code
SP-M75509
Units
| MPT732/MPK732 | Unit description is currently unavailable # |
plus 3 credit points of units from:
| MMK738 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MMK739 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MMK751 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPK701 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPK713 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPT736/MPK736 | Unit description is currently unavailable # |
# MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit
Project Management
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (Online)
Unit set code
SP-M75522
Units
| MIS701 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS798 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPM721 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus 1 credit point from:
| MWL702 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MWL703 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MWL704 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Public Sector Studies
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (Online)
Unit set code
SP-M75517
Units
| AIP740 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| AIP747 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| AIP748 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| AIP773 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| AIP780 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| AIP784 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
eBusiness and Social Media Strategies
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (Online)
Unit set code
SP-M75520
Units
| MIS712 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS713 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS784 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MMK737 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Retail Management
Unit set code
SP-M75516
Offered to continuing students only
For all enquiries contact a student adviser
Credit for Prior Learning
Credit for prior learning into the Master of Commerce may be granted to students who have successfully completed appropriate postgraduate studies. There are negotiated credit for prior learning arrangements in place for CPA members.