Stream

Business Strategy - ECONMS8417

Stream Summary

Faculty: COMM - Australian School of Business

School: School of Economics

Contact:  Australian School of Business Student Centre

Program: 8417 - Commerce (Extension)

Award(s):

Master of Commerce (Extension) (Specialisation)

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Stream Outline

Study this specialisation in your Master of Commerce and understand how strategic activity among firms and individuals affects business outcomes. You will learn practical tools for effective business decision-making and investigate business strategies in a global context.

Stream Structure

Master of Commerce (MCom) students must complete:
  • 2 MCom core courses
  • 3 Gateway courses - made up of designated specialist core course/s depending on the specialisation chosen
  • 6 Specialisation courses
  • 1 Capstone course

Master of Commerce (Extension) students must complete:
  • 2 MCom core courses
  • 3 Gateway courses - made up of designated specialist core course/s depending on the specialisation chosen
  • 6 Specialisation courses
  • 4 Sub-specialisation courses
  • 1 Capstone course

Compulsory Core course:

One Data Analysis core course:

Three Compulsory Gateway courses:

Four Required Specialisation courses:

Two Elective* Specialisation courses from the following:
*You have the option to choose one of these two electives from outside the MCom if pre-requisite study allows.

One Capstone course:

If you choose to study the Master of Commerce (Extension) program 8417, you have the option to choose 4 courses (to provide you with depth of learning) from the following Sub- specialisations:
  1. Accounting
  2. Finance
  3. Marketing
  4. Information Systems
  5. Business Law
  6. Taxation
  7. **General Option
** The General Option sub-specialisation allows you to choose two courses from the MCom and optional two courses outside of the MCom (other programs within ASB) or courses from other Faculties (with permission).

It is recommended students contact the ASB Student Centre for guidance on options available to increase depth of learning.

Further Information

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change.
Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Please refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for your program requirements.

Contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building
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