Master of Commerce
2015 Deakin University Handbook
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| Year | 2015 course information |
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| Award granted | Master of Commerce |
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| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online) |
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| Duration | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
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| CRICOS course code | 027129E |
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| Deakin course code | M755 |
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This 16 credit point course commences in 2015 |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
Deakin’s Master of Commerce (MCom) is a discipline-based coursework degree with six core units (Accounting, Finance, Economics for Managers, Business Process Management, Business Communication for Managers, and Building Success in Commerce); a selection of at least two units from a further six co-core units (Corporate Governance and Ethics, Critical Thinking for Managers, Ethics for Managers, Analytical Skills for Managers, Sustainable Environmental Marketing and Postgraduate Internship); at least one specialisation (four units); and the option to take a second specialisation or select further elective units of study.
It is designed for graduates of any discipline.
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).
The eligibility of students for membership of the accrediting body is subject to meeting the requirements of that body and that Deakin makes no representations that individuals will meet those requirements.
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 |
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Course rules
The MCom is a 16 credit point degree. Students will be required to complete a core of 8 credit points and at least one specialisation of 4 credit points, which may include a core unit. The remaining credit points may be selected from the range of specialisations offered.
Students may choose 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
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 ^
Social Media and Mobile Strategies
^ From trimester 2 2015 offered to continuing students only
* New specialisation commencing trimester 2 2015
Course structure
Core Units
| MPA701 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPM701 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPM731 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPM755 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Plus 2 credit points from:
| MPA711 | 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 |
| MPI700 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Elective Units
The remaining credit points are selected from any unit listed in the MCom specialisations 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.
| MLC707 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
is a recommended elective for students undertaking the Accounting specialisation to fulfil CPA requirements.
#MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit
Course structure
Details of specialisations
Accounting (unit set code SP-M75501)
| 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 (unit set code SP-M75521)
| MIS712 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS713 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS731 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS781 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Details of specialisations
Business Analytics (unit set code SP-M75519)
| MIS771 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS772 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS775 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS781 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Details of specialisations
Financial Planning (unit set code SP-M755011)
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 (unit set code SP-M75505)
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 (unit set code SP-M75502)
| MIS701 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS761 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS731 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS750 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Details of specialisations
Arts and Cultural Management (unit set code SP-M755013)
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 |
| MPI700 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
From Trimester 2 2015:
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)
| MPS701 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MAA754 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPS707 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPS708 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
International Trade and Business (unit set code SP-M75514)
| MPE707 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPE711 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPM703 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
#MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit.
Marketing (unit set code SP-M75509)
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 |
# MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit
Project Management (unit set code SP-M75522)
| MIS701 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS798 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus 2 credit points of units from:
| MIS771 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS782 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPI702 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
or
| MPI700 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
From Trimester 2 2015:
| MIS701 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS798 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPM721 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPI702 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Public Sector Studies (unit set code SP-M75517)
Select 4 credit points of units from:
| 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 |
| MPA711 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPI702 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPR779 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
* MPR code denotes residential version of the unit.
From Trimester 2 2015:
| 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 |
Social Media and Mobile Strategies (unit set code SP-M75520)
| MIS712 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS721 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS771 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MMK737 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
From Trimester 2 2015:
| MIS712 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS713 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS721 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MMK737 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Retail Management (unit set code SP-M75516)
| MPM705 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPM716 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus 1 credit point from:
| MIS713 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MMK751 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPK713 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPM712 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
#MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit
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.
