Master of Commerce

2012 Deakin University Handbook

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Award granted Master of Commerce
CampusOffered at Burwood (Melbourne)
Duration1.5 years full time or part time equivalent
CRICOS course code027129E Burwood (Melbourne)
Deakin course codeM705

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Deakin’s Master of Commerce is a discipline-based coursework degree with common core units in Accounting, Information Systems for Business, Economics for Managers and Finance. It is designed for graduates of any discipline, as a first qualification in business.

 

The course is suitable for graduates in diverse fields (e.g. arts, science, nursing or education) who wish to prepare themselves for a professional career by gaining a thorough knowledge of the key business disciplines.

 

As part of the Master of Commerce you must complete at least one specialisation as listed.  By choosing appropriate units within the Master of Commerce, you may satisfy the professional requirements of CPA Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA), the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA) or associate membership requirements of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Fees and charges

Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.

 

Please be aware:

  • Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
  • Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
  • Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services

Course rules

The MCom is a 12 credit point degree. Students will be required to complete a core of 4 credit points and at least one specialisation of 4 credit points, which may include a core unit, chosen from the range of specialisations offered.

To complete the degree students may choose any units from the full range of MCom units offered. It will be possible to complete more than one specialisation. Students may also choose to exit the Master of Commerce early with either a Graduate Certificate of Commerce (consisting of any four Master of Commerce units) or a Graduate Diploma of Commerce (consisting of any eight Master of Commerce units).

Commerce graduates would normally be precluded from one or more of the core units and required to undertake substitute units from the full range of MCom units. These students are expected to specialise in an area other than their undergraduate major(s).

Specialisations

Accounting
Arts and Entertainment Management
Business Systems Development
Commercial Law
Electronic Business
Enterprise Security Management
Finance
Financial Planning
Information Systems Project Management
Insurance and Risk Management*
International Trade and Business
Management Information Systems
Marketing

Retail Management
Risk Management^

Supply Chain Management

 

* previously titled Insurance

Course structure

Core Units

MPA701Unit description is currently unavailable

MPE781Unit description is currently unavailable

MPT753/MPF753Unit description is currently unavailable #

MPM701Unit description is currently unavailable

 

Elective Units

The remaining credit points are selected from any unit listed below including the general elective units listed directly below. 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.

MPM702Unit description is currently unavailable

MPM704/MPT704Unit description is currently unavailable #

 

# MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit.

* MPR code denotes residential version of the unit.

Course structure

Details of specialisations

Accounting (unit set code SP-M70501)

Select 4 credit points of units from:

MAA703Unit description is currently unavailable

MAA705Unit description is currently unavailable

MAA716Unit description is currently unavailable

MAA725Unit description is currently unavailable

MPI700Unit 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

Enterprise Security Management (unit set code SP-M705016)

Select 4 credit points of units from:

MLM770Unit description is currently unavailable

MLM786Unit description is currently unavailable

MSC755Unit description is currently unavailable

MSC767Unit description is currently unavailable

MPI700Unit description is currently unavailable

Details of specialisations

Information Systems Project Management (unit set code SP-M70512)

Select 4 credit points of units from:

MSC755Unit description is currently unavailable

MSC756Unit description is currently unavailable

MSC767Unit description is currently unavailable

MSC770Unit description is currently unavailable

MPI700Unit description is currently unavailable

Details of specialisations

Business Systems Development (unit set code SP-M70513)

Select 4 credit points of units from:

MSC703Unit description is currently unavailable

MSC705Unit description is currently unavailable

MSC769Unit description is currently unavailable

SIT774Unit description is currently unavailable

MPI700Unit description is currently unavailable

Details of specialisations

International Trade and Business (unit set code SP-M70514)

Select 4 credit points of units from:

MAA716Unit description is currently unavailable

MPE707Unit description is currently unavailable

MPE711Unit description is currently unavailable

MPT736/MPK736Unit description is currently unavailable #

MPM703Unit description is currently unavailable

MPT735/MPM735Unit description is currently unavailable #

MPI700Unit description is currently unavailable

#MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit.


Details of specialisations

Insurance and Risk Management* (unit set code SP-M705018)

MPS701Unit description is currently unavailable

plus 3 credit points of units from:

MAF754Unit description is currently unavailable

MPS703Unit description is currently unavailable

MPS707Unit description is currently unavailable

MPS708Unit description is currently unavailable

MPI700Unit description is currently unavailable

 

*previously titled Insurance (unit set code SP-M705012).  

Students who commenced the Insurance specialisation prior to 2012 should discuss unit selections with their enrolment officer.

Details of specialisations

Financial Planning (unit set code SP-M705011)

Select 4 credit points of units from:

MAF702Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF707Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF708Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF709Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF765Unit description is currently unavailable

MPI700Unit description is currently unavailable

Note: Students should consult with the Financial Planning Association or their website for professional recognition or RG146 and should check the ASIC website. Students seeking professional recognition may be required to undertake an additional unit.

Details of specialisations

Finance (unit set code SP-M70505)

Select 4 credit points of units from:

MAF702Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF703Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF704Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF707Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF754Unit description is currently unavailable

MPI700Unit description is currently unavailable

Details of specialisations

Electronic Business (unit set code SP-M70511)

MPM701Unit description is currently unavailable

plus 3 credit points of units from:

MMK737Unit description is currently unavailable

MSC752Unit description is currently unavailable

MSC753Unit description is currently unavailable

MSC768Unit description is currently unavailable

MSC795Unit description is currently unavailable

MPI700Unit description is currently unavailable

Details of specialisations

Commercial Law (unit set code SP-M70502)

MLM720Unit description is currently unavailable

plus 3 credit points of units from:

MLC703Unit description is currently unavailable

MLM703Unit description is currently unavailable

MLM721Unit description is currently unavailable

MLM731Unit description is currently unavailable

MPI700Unit description is currently unavailable

Details of specialisations

Arts and Entertainment Management (unit set code SP-M705013)

Select 4 credit points of units from:

MMK792Unit description is currently unavailable

MMM790Unit description is currently unavailable

MMM793Unit description is currently unavailable

MMM796Unit description is currently unavailable

MMM799Unit description is currently unavailable

MPI700Unit description is currently unavailable

Retail Management (unit set code SP-M70516)

MPM705Unit description is currently unavailable

MPM716Unit description is currently unavailable

MPR732/MPK732Unit description is currently unavailable *
or

MPT732Unit description is currently unavailable #

 

plus 1 credit point from:

MLM790Unit description is currently unavailable

MMK737Unit description is currently unavailable

MPK711Unit description is currently unavailable

MPM712Unit description is currently unavailable

MPK712Unit description is currently unavailable

MPM701Unit description is currently unavailable

MPM715Unit description is currently unavailable

MPR721/MPM721Unit description is currently unavailable *

MPM722Unit description is currently unavailable

MPR722/MPT722Unit description is currently unavailable *#

MSC753Unit description is currently unavailable

MPI700Unit description is currently unavailable

*MPR code denotes residential version of the unit

#MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit

Management Information Systems (unit set code SP-M70508)

Select 4 credit points of units from:

MSC705Unit description is currently unavailable

MSC754Unit description is currently unavailable

MSC770Unit description is currently unavailable

MSQ791Unit description is currently unavailable

MPI700Unit description is currently unavailable

Marketing (unit set code SP-M70509)

Select 4 credit points of units from:

MMK733Unit description is currently unavailable

MMK737Unit description is currently unavailable

MPT701/MPK701Unit description is currently unavailable #

MPK712Unit description is currently unavailable

MPT736/MPK736Unit description is currently unavailable #

MMK751Unit description is currently unavailable

MPK711Unit description is currently unavailable

MPI700Unit description is currently unavailable

MPR732/MPK732Unit description is currently unavailable *
or

MPT732Unit description is currently unavailable #

* MPR code denotes residential version of the unit

# MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit

Supply Chain Management (unit set code SP-M70515)

MSC753Unit description is currently unavailable

MSC755Unit description is currently unavailable

plus 2 credit points of units from:

MSC752Unit description is currently unavailable

MSC795Unit description is currently unavailable

MSQ791Unit description is currently unavailable

Risk Management (unit set code SP-M705015)

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.