The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
Explore the latest business thinking in this postgraduate coursework degree. You will build real-world expertise and career opportunities with practical experience, workplace connections and a comprehensive understanding of the business environment in your chosen field.
Choose from a broad selection of specialisations to suit your interests and strengthen your career direction in as little as 1.5 years full-time
Sydney, Australia
19 Months
AU$ 50,200
IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 94
Full program structure
This Master’s degree involves twelve courses of full-time or part-time study. 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
1 Gateway course to support your specialisation
Term 2
2 Gateway courses to support your specialisation
1 Course in your chosen specialisation
Term 3
3 Courses in your chosen specialisation
Summer Study Period
(Take a break)
Second Year
Term 1
1 Course in your chosen specialisation
1 Business School elective course
1 Capstone course in your specialisation
IELTS requirements
Fees & Scholarships
2022 Indicative First Year Fee
$50,200*
2022 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree
$75,790*
*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).
Future careers
The Master of Commerce (MCom) graduates develop rewarding careers across a wide range of sectors. Our graduates are highly sought after in professional services, marketing, consulting, international business, and human resource management.
Potential careers
MCom graduates develop rewarding careers across a wide range of sectors in roles including:
Business Analyst
Business Development Manager
Commercialisation Manager
Compliance Manager
Consultant
Customer Experience Manager
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