RMIT University has established a reputation of excellence in business and management education, providing high quality, industry responsive programs relevant for the national and global market place. RMIT Business helps create the future by undertaking business related research and by providing work-integrated learning that enables students to engage skilfully and passionately in business, locally and internationally.

The Master of Commerce (MCom) enables you to design your own program of study tailored to your own career aspirations.

You can select an appropriate set of postgraduate courses primarily from those offered by RMIT Business. The selection depends on you satisfying each course’s prerequisite entry criteria and is based on guidance and assistance from academic staff.

The compulsory introductory courses that each Master of Commerce student must complete are Business and Government in a Global Context and Professional Business Practice. These courses provide students with a basis for understanding contemporary business issues, and a robust foundation for further Master of Commerce studies. These are the only compulsory courses in the MCom.

Key benefits

Integrates work and learning
Strong links with industry
Tailored to meet your needs

Teaching methods and assessment

Teaching consists of a mix of intensive periods of teaching, including lectures, presentations, workshops and group work based on selected readings. Classes may be held during the evenings, or as full day or weekend sessions at the Melbourne City campus. The exact format varies from course to course. Students might be required to undertake solo or group work, and independent study and project work outside of teaching periods.

Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester and may include examinations, essay/reports, oral class presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.

Duration

Master: One and a half years full-time or three years part-time. This duration incorporates the Graduate Diploma: one year full-time or two years part-time and Graduate Certificate: six months full-time or one year part-time.

Pathways

If you apply for exemptions, these will be decided by the selection officer upon receipt of your application. We will invite you in to discuss you exemption early in your studies. Once exemptions have been granted, we cannot revoke them from your transcript.

Double masterStudents who have successfully completed a master within a Business discipline at RMIT will be entitled to eight course exemptions. Completing an additional four courses of study from a business discipline will allow you to gain a Master of Commerce. This sequence of study can not be reversed.
For more information visit www.rmit.edu.au/bus/doublemasters

Gaining credit for previous study or experience
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer are ways that RMIT recognises applicants' skills and knowledge gained through formal and informal education and training, work experience, and/or life experience (including volunteer work; committee responsibilities; family duties, hobbies).

Further information about gaining credit for previous study or experience

Further information about pathways

Career prospects

Entrance requirements

A bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institute.

Equity admissions schemes
RMIT understands that people's backgrounds and circumstances can affect their access to education and training. RMIT’s equity admissions schemes allow applicants to explain the circumstances that have adversely affected their education, and demonstrate their capacity for future academic success.

Further information is available at equity admissions schemes

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Application procedures

Timely applications for postgraduate coursework programs are due by:
10 November each year (Semester 1)*
31 May each year (Semester 2/midyear entry)*

Late applications will be accepted subject to places being available. Prospective students are encouraged to enquire about possible vacancies in the degree at any time.

Apply via:RMIT direct application form
Info Corner (formerly the Office for Prospective Students)
330 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
Email: study@rmit.edu.au
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/enquiries

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Fees

Tuition fees

2010: A$25,920 total master degree ($180 per credit point)

2010: A$8,640 per stage of the degree (e.g. graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master)

Fees are payable at the commencement of each semester and are calculated annually.

The prices quoted are total program prices at 2009. Tuition fees are subject to annual adjustment and are not fixed for the duration of your study. Changes to fees are applied from 1 January each year. Further information is available at: www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/highered/fullfees

Programs by coursework are offered on a Fee Paying Places (FFP) basis. A limited number of coursework programs and all honours programs have Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) (previously HECS).

Detailed information regarding fees can be found by clicking on the further information link below.

Scholarships

Postgraduate Coursework CSP Equity ScholarshipsAs part of its equity strategy, RMIT University has allocated a limited number of CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place) Equity places in postgraduate coursework degrees to enhance the access of applicants from designated groups.

Record spend on RMIT scholarshipsRMIT University will spend more than $60 million on student scholarships over the next five years. RMIT has many scholarships and funding opportunities to offer students.

Further information is available at RMIT Scholarships

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Program structure

The degree comprises 144 credit points—which generally equals 12 courses, each 12 credit points. At least nine (12 credit point) courses must come from postgraduate courses offered by RMIT Business and must include the compulsory introductory course. In addition, students must undertake a research course worth 12 credit points. It is possible to choose up to three (12 credit point) postgraduate courses from any discipline of RMIT University. All courses chosen must be approved by the Master of Commerce program coordinator.

Specialist sequences

A range of postgraduate courses are available for MCom students within RMIT Business. Individual elective sequences may be tailored from courses offered in accounting, business information technology, economics, finance, law, logistics, management and marketing. Students are encouraged to complete at least one specialist sequence as part of their program of study. Advice on specialist sequences may be sought from the MCom program administrator and program coordinator.

The following program structure(s) are linked to this program.

Contact details

Dr Paul R Cerotti
Program coordinator, senior lecturer
School of Business Information Technology
RMIT University
Level 17, 239 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 5969
Fax: +61 3 9925 5850
Email: MCom.enquiries@rmit.edu.au

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Owning school

Business Info Technology

Disclaimer

Although RMIT endeavours to ensure the accuracy of this information, there is no guarantee it will remain accurate all year. Applicants are advised to confirm program details with the appropriate school before making an application.