UNSW’s Master of Commerce (MCom) is a 1.7 year full-time postgraduate coursework degree. Designed in consultation with industry, this world-class business degree prepares you with the experience and knowledge you need to succeed in the career you want. This degree is career-focused from day one.

Whatever you specialise in, you’ll connect with industry, learn with real-world tools and technology, and have access to work-experience, career development, and mentoring opportunities.UNSW’s Master of Commerce (MCom) is a 1.7 year full-time postgraduate coursework degree. Designed in consultation with industry, this world-class business degree prepares you with the experience and knowledge you need to succeed in the career you want. This degree is career-focused from day one. Whatever you specialise in, you’ll connect with industry, learn with real-world tools and technology, and have access to work-experience, career development, and mentoring opportunities.

With 14 specialisations to choose from, the MCom offers the opportunity to specialise in two complementary areas of business, or to choose one specialisation and broaden your knowledge through electives that complement your field, such as analytics or FinTech. Guided by UNSW Business School’s highly reputable academics and professionals, you’ll deepen your expertise in your area of study, and gain the comprehensive understanding needed to thrive in any business environment.

With 14 specialisations to choose from, the MCom offers the opportunity to specialise in two complementary areas of business, or to choose one specialisation and broaden your knowledge through electives that complement your field, such as analytics or FinTech. Guided by UNSW Business School’s highly reputable academics and professionals, you’ll deepen your expertise in your area of study, and gain the comprehensive understanding needed to thrive in any business environment.

Key features:

• Co-designed with industry leaders.
• Choose from 14 specialisations.
• Diversify your business expertise with the ability to study two specialisations.
• Gain hands-on experience as you study, learning with the same technology used in industry.
• Learn with world-leading experts and experienced professionals.
• Gain accreditation in areas like professional accounting, human resources, financial analysis, and more.
• Access work experience opportunities to support your career goals.
• Access to a global alumni community with networking and mentoring opportunities. 
• Join a community driving an ethical and sustainable future for business.

Program structure:

The Master of Commerce is a 1.7 year program consisting of 12 courses.  The program includes:

• Core units on professional skills, ethics, data literacy and data communication
• Courses in one or two chosen specialisations
• Business or free electives (if only one specialisation is chosen)  
• A Coding for Business course
• A capstone or practicum.

This Master’s degree can be studied full-time or part-time. Full-time study is considered two to three courses per term, however it’s normal for postgraduate students to plan their studies around other life commitments.

Each UNSW university year has three terms and an optional summer study period. Depending on how you plan your study load, you can fit two or three courses into a term and one course in a summer term.

Below is an example of what you might study if you completed three courses per term. 

First year 

Term 1

• 1 Core course in Professional Skills and Ethics
• 1 Core course in Data Analysis or Data Visualisation and Communication
• 1 course to support your specialisation

Term 2

• 2 courses in your chosen specialisation/s or electives

Term 3

• 3 courses in your chosen specialisation/s or electives

Summer Study Period

• Take a break

Second year 

Term 1

• 1 course in your chosen specialisation/s or electives

• 1 Business School elective course or Coding for Business
•  Capstone course in your specialisation/s

You can explore the course structure of each subject in the handbook below. 

UNSW graduates are renowned for their employability, and postgraduate study will help set you apart. With career-focused and real-world learning embedded into the MCom from the outset of your degree and a large community of industry partners to connect with, you’ll graduate with the confidence, experience and networks you need to go after and succeed in diverse careers.

MCom graduates develop rewarding careers across a wide range of sectors in roles including:

• Business Administration
• Business Analyst
• Business Development Manager
• Commercialisation Manager
• Compliance Manager
• Consultant
• Customer Experience Manager
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Data Scientist
• Digital Innovation Manager
• Entrepreneur
• Financial Advisor
• Financial Technology Developer
• Funds Manager
• Human Resource Consultant
• Investment Banker
• Marketing Analyst
• Management Accountant
• Management Analyst
• Marketing or Brand Manager
• People and Culture Specialist
• Portfolio Manager
• Product Manager
• Regulatory Officer
• Risk Analyst
• Social Entrepreneur
• Stakeholder Engagement Manager
• Strategist
• Systems Analyst
• Venture Capitalist

This degree’s admission requirements are based on you having a recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) with a credit average, as determined by the UNSW Business School.

IELTS: 7.0 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

TOEFL IBT (Internet Based): 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking)

Pearson (PTE - Academic): 65 overall (min. 54 in each subtest)

C1 Advanced Cambridge: 185 overall (min. 169 in each subtest)

C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest)

UNSW Global University English Entry Course (UEEC): Successful completion with a minimum overall grade of B and a minimum grade of C in the writing component.