For more than 150 years, RMIT University has been a central part of the city of Melbourne. Few settings could offer greater business, intellectual, political or cultural resources. In a city where the lessons of history come alive, students and faculty examine the modern world in its infinite complexity. Our world class facilities and alliances with corporate leaders help mold today's executives into tomorrow's true leaders.

Under the guidance of an international teaching team, Master of Commerce students immerse themselves in the realm of ideas. Our business heritage invites us to take that exploration to an even deeper level. Our students are encouraged not only to study but also to reflect, and through an understanding of the world, to prepare for lives of leadership and service around the globe.

This is an exciting time to study the Master of Commerce at RMIT University. The program allows you the luxury to design your program to meet the corporate needs of the global business community. As a prospective student, or an alum, take a moment to check out all that's going on through this website. I hope you will also have an opportunity to visit the campus and discover the Master of Commerce.

Warmest regards,

Paul R. Cerotti
Master of Commerce Coordinator

Commerce at RMIT

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.

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 skillfully and passionately in business, locally and internationally.

The compulsory introductory course that each Master of Commerce student must complete is entitled Business and Government in a Global Context. This course provides students with a basis for understanding contemporary business issues, and a robust foundation for further Master of Commerce studies. This is the only compulsory course 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.

General information is available at Postgraduate Study at RMIT

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

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)*

* Note: Applications will continue to be accepted until all places have been filled. You are encouraged to lodge your application early.
Future students may enquire through Info Corner (formerly the Office for Prospective Students) 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

2008: AUD $23,400 total Masters program

2008: AUD $7,800 per stage of the program (e.g. Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Masters)

The prices quoted are total program prices at 2008. 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).

Fee Paying Places (FPP)
FPP students are required to pay the complete cost of their program. FPP fees vary according to each program.

Students offered a FPP maybe eligible for the FEE-HELP (FEE-Higher Education Loan Program) scheme, which enables eligible fee paying students to obtain an interest-free loan up to a maximum value of $80,000 from the Commonwealth Government to pay all or part of their tuition fees.

For further information: www.goingtouni.gov.au

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
A CSP is jointly funded by the Commonwealth Government and student. The amount to be paid by the student is defined by discipline 'bands'. In 2008, the following student contribution rates for a standard, annual, full-time load apply:

National Priority: $0 – $4,077—Education and Nursing.
Band 1: $0 – $5,095—Humanities, Behavioural Sciences, Social Studies, Foreign Languages, Visual and Performing Arts.
Band 2: $0 – $7,260—Mathematics, Statistics, Computing, Built Environment, Health, Engineering, Science, Surveying, and Agriculture.
Band 3: $0 – $8,499—Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Law, Dentistry, Medicine, and Veterinary Science.

Students who undertake more or less than a full-time study load, or who study courses from a combination of the above categories will be charged the proportionate student contribution.

Calculating tuition costs for Commonwealth supported students

Postgraduate Coursework Commonwealth Supported Equity Places
RMIT has a limited number of government subsidised Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) in full-fee postgraduate coursework programs for applicants who meet entrance and equity criteria. Instead of paying full-fees either upfront or with a FEE-HELP loan, the CSP Equity place allows students to complete their program as a Commonwealth supported student in a subsidised place with a choice of up-front, partial up-front or deferred payment options.

For further information: www.rmit.edu.au/equity

Record spend on RMIT scholarships
RMIT 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 program 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.

Teaching methods

Teaching consists of a mix of intensive periods of teaching and global study tours 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.

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

Contact Details

Paul R Cerotti, Program Coordinator
School of Business Information Technology
RMIT University
Level 17, 239 Bourke Street,
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 5785
Email: paul.cerotti@rmit.edu.au

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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.