Commerce (Extension) - 8417
Program Summary
Faculty: Australian School of Business
Contact: Australian School of Business Student Centre
Campus: Sydney
Career: Postgraduate
Typical Duration: 2 Years
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 96
Award(s):
Master of Commerce (Extension)
Master of Commerce (Extension) (Specialisation)
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
Program Description
The Master of Commerce (Extension) has been revised for students commencing in 2013.
After extensive consultation with internal and external stakeholders, both international and domestic, the revised Master of Commerce (Extension) emphasises industry and practical orientation to assist students in gaining general business knowledge whilst still allowing for specialisation in a wide range of disciplines.
The Master of Commerce (Extension) is designed with flexibility for graduate students who wish to transition from a non-commerce degree into a commerce/business discipline or who wish to transition from one discipline in a prior commerce degree to another.
It provides students with a fundamental grounding in commerce/business; allows students to pursue an in-depth study of their chosen discipline; ensures students are equipped with a breadth and depth of generic and disciplinary knowledge and skills, which can be applied to a range of complex business problems and contexts over time; and allows students to place their disciplinary specialisation in the wider context of commercial activity.
The MCom (Extension) allows students to enhance their MCom study by adding the equivalent of 4 additional courses (24 UOC) to the MCom. This choice may be used to complete a second minor specialisation by adding to the existing specialisation or to broaden the degree.
Note: Students who commenced their MCom degree prior to 2013 should refer to the program structure for the year they commenced. For more information please visit Previous UNSW Online Handbooks.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
Learning goals and associated learning outcomes for the Master of Commerce (Extension):
- Knowledge: Our graduates will have current disciplinary knowledge applicable in local and global contexts.
- Critical thinking and problem solving: Our graduates will have critical thinking and problem solving skills applicable to business and/or management practice or issues.
- Communication: Our graduates will be effective communicators in professional contexts.
- Teamwork: Our graduates will be effective team participants.
- Ethical, social and environmental responsibility: Our graduates will be aware of ethical, social, cultural and environmental implications of business issues and practice.
Program Structure
Two Compulsory Core Courses
One from the following 3 Data Analysis courses:
*The Data Analysis course chosen will depend on the specialisation selected and the prior background and studies of the student. Proof of prior studies maybe required.
Three Gateway Core Courses:
• Students must choose 1 gateway course related to the specialisation chosen and 2 additional gateway courses for depth and breadth of learning
Six Specialisation Courses:
• Specialisation courses - select 1 from 10 Specialisations offered (see below for more detail).
Four additional courses:
• Courses selected may depend on the chosen specialisation in the Master of Commerce structure
• The courses selected will require the completion of the relevant discipline gateway course.
One Capstone Course:
Students will be required to complete a capstone course dependent on their specialisation.
Capstone for Finance/Economics specialisations:
Three Gateway Core Courses:
• Students must choose 1 gateway course related to the specialisation chosen and 2 additional gateway courses for depth and breadth of learning
Six Specialisation Courses:
• Specialisation courses - select 1 from 10 Specialisations offered (see below for more detail).
Four additional courses:
• Courses selected may depend on the chosen specialisation in the Master of Commerce structure
• The courses selected will require the completion of the relevant discipline gateway course.
One Capstone Course:
Students will be required to complete a capstone course dependent on their specialisation.
Capstone for Finance/Economics specialisations:
Capstone for Marketing, Risk, Information Systems and Management specialisations:
- COMM5010 Strategy,Mktg&Mgt (6 UOC)
Specialisations offered:
FINANCE:
Finance
Banking
ECONOMICS:
Economics and Finance
Business Strategy
MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:
International Business
Human Resource Management
Organisation and Management Studies
MARKETING:
Marketing
INFORMATION SYSTEMS:
Enterprise Systems and Business Design
RISK MANAGEMENT:
Risk Management
Please note: For detailed information on the courses in the specialiations click on the highlighted links at the bottom of this page.
Four additional courses in the MCom (Extension program) can be chosen in the following disciplines to increase depth of learning:
FINANCE:
Finance
Banking
ECONOMICS:
Economics and Finance
Business Strategy
MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:
International Business
Human Resource Management
Organisation and Management Studies
MARKETING:
Marketing
INFORMATION SYSTEMS:
Enterprise Systems and Business Design
RISK MANAGEMENT:
Risk Management
Please note: For detailed information on the courses in the specialiations click on the highlighted links at the bottom of this page.
Four additional courses in the MCom (Extension program) can be chosen in the following disciplines to increase depth of learning:
- Accounting
- Finance Marketing
- Information Systems
- Management
- Business Law
- Taxation
- *General Option
*General Option: choose two courses in the MCom (other gateway courses or specialisation courses) and optional two courses outside of MCom ASB (with permission):
It is recommended student contacts the ASB Student Centre for guidance on options available to increase depth of learning.
It is recommended student contacts the ASB Student Centre for guidance on options available to increase depth of learning.
Academic Rules
The program consists of 12 courses – as per the program structure outlined above. Substitutions will be available for students with an appropriate and demonstrable cognate background and prior learning. Students without an undergraduate degree will be required to enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Commerce.
Note: For 2013 transitonal arrangements are in place for the program and up to 24 units of Credits (4 courses) may be awarded for prior learning. Assessment of these credits will be undertaken upon application.
Note: For 2013 transitonal arrangements are in place for the program and up to 24 units of Credits (4 courses) may be awarded for prior learning. Assessment of these credits will be undertaken upon application.
Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html
Entry Requirements
Applicants require a recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) with a credit average, as determined by the Australian School of Business. Additional entry requirements. Please refer to the Program Structure for the academic requirements relating to this program.
Please refer to the Australian School of Business website for further details.
Please refer to the Australian School of Business website for further details.
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.
Current Students:
Contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Ground Floor, West Wing, Australian School of Business Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
Prospective Students:
Contact Student Recruitment
E: businessinfo@unsw.edu.au
T: +61 2 93851 3507
Current Students:
Contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Ground Floor, West Wing, Australian School of Business Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
Prospective Students:
Contact Student Recruitment
E: businessinfo@unsw.edu.au
T: +61 2 93851 3507
Related Program(s)
8404 Commerce and Economics
7355 Commerce
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