Master of Commerce

What is this course about?

CSU's Master of Commerce provides students with a firm understanding in the fundamentals of general management, and boasts highly practical components designed to meet employer needs.

CSU's enthusiastic and experienced academics have relevant industry experience, and our flexible learning environment allows you to study this course by distance education from anywhere in the world. Subjects are taught using a range of blended learning techniques, which include online study materials, video-captured lectures, online meetings, subject forums and additional study resources.

International students are able to study the Master of Commerce as either a 12 or 16-subject course on campus at the CSU Study Centres located in Sydney and Melbourne. A limited number of specialisations and subjects are offered as part of the on campus delivery at the CSU Study Centres.

Workplace learning

Subjects in the Master of Commerce provide stimulating assignments that have both a theoretical base and a strong practical emphasis. Most assessments are designed to enable students to apply their learning to the workplace. These assignments offer tremendous learning opportunities, enabling students to test their knowledge and ideas and receive expert feedback. It is this focus on application, experimentation and feedback that is essential to developing good business and leadership skills.

For example, assignments may require students to act as a consultant or business manager to identify business opportunities and/or problems and develop recommendations to overcome these challenges.

Throughout your Master of Commerce studies, you may undertake assignments such as: developing a strategic business plan, identifying change management problems and recommending solutions which may be implemented, and developing comprehensive strategies for the organisation.

Overseas study opportunities

CSU provides you the opportunity to experience the world through international study experiences. International study trips are academically challenging as well as culturally engaging, helping to prepare you for careers and leadership positions in the global economy. Through undertaking an overseas study trip, you will have the opportunity to learn about the local culture and business practices and experience first-hand the challenges of doing business overseas.

Graduation requirements

Master of Commerce (with specialisations)
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 96 points (the equivalent of twelve 8 point subjects).

Master of Commerce (extended version)
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 128 points (the equivalent of sixteen 8 point subjects).

Graduate Diploma of Commerce
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 64 points (the equivalent of eight 8 point subjects).

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.