The Master of Commerce (Management) provides business/commerce graduates with advanced level studies in management on an internationally recognised pathway. The course offers more comprehensive training in a specialised field and the opportunity to gain research experience through a research project.

 

What makes this course exceptional?

It is the only course for pre-experience students from a cognate background who want to further their understanding of management. It has a unique research component, which prepares you to enter the professional world with sound problem-solving and investigatory skills or to move on to an academic career through a PhD. The thesis component of the program allows you to work independently, managing a project over the course of a year. Through this, you gain valuable skills relevant to your future career at both a professional and personal level.

 

Real business challenges

The GSBE offers opportunities outside the classroom to gain hands on knowlege and experience in the workplace. For example, the Global Business Practicum (GBP) is a credit-based subject providing an overseas study experience. The subject consists of a two-week work project undertaken an international company, preceded by seminars on culture and business practices in the host country. You will work in teams and present project findings and recommendations to senior company representatives at the end of their placement.

 

 

Who should apply?

The Master of Commerce (Management) is ideal for students holding undergraduate degrees in management, marketing or a related discipline whose goal is to pursue careers in areas including consulting, strategy, planning and business analysis.

 

Minimum entry requirements

• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree with a major in management, marketing or a related discipline with at least H2B (70%) average, or equivalent.
• An average of at least an H2B (70%) in the best three subjects in the disciplines of Management and Marketing in the final year of study.
• The applicant’s submitted statement of intent in seeking entry.
• Performance on the GMAT or GRE unless the applicant has met one of the approved conditions for GMAT or GRE exemption. Find out more about the GMAT/GRE.

The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and may call for referee reports and employer references, as appropriate, to elucidate any of the matters referred to above.

More information and English language requirements.

 

Course structure

The Master of Commerce (Management) is an 18 month full-time or 36 month part-time course that can be completed by taking one of three pathways: the Consulting Pathway, Academic Pathway or Strategy Capstone Pathway.

Consulting Pathway
The Master of Commerce (Management) Consulting Pathway consists of 3 core subjects, 7 elective subjects, the Consulting Research Seminar and Consulting Research Project.

Academic Pathway
The Master of Commerce (Management) Academic Pathway consists of 3 core subjects, 7 elective subjects and the (double subject) Research Report.

Strategy Capstone Pathway
The Master of Commerce (Management) Strategy Capstone Pathway consists of 3 core subjects, 8 elective subjects and a strategy capstone subject.

The University of Melbourne Handbook is an online tool that provides course overviews, timetables, information on entry requirements and course structure for all courses and subjects offered.

• View the handbook entry for this course

 

Commencement

February or July

 

Time commitment

Most GSBE courses are available on a part-time basis to eligible students.
Please note: International students must undertake study on a full-time basis if in Australia on a student visa.

Full time study: 4 subjects per semester
Part time study: 2 subjects per semester

Each subject involves doing three contact hours on campus (lectures, seminars, tutorials), and it is recommended that you do an additional 5 - 7 hours of independent study per week per subject.
The majority of core subjects are offered during the day. Elective subjects are offered both during the day and in the evening. Some subjects are available on an intensive basis and these may involve day or weekend classes.

 

Exit points

If you are enrolled in a Master of Commerce (Management) and are either unable or choose not to continue with your studies, you may be eligible to be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (Management). You must have successfully completed Year 1 of the Master of Commerce (Management) to be eligible to exit with the Postgraduate Diploma.

 

Fees (indicative)

 

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