Universities New Zealand University of Canterbury Courses Master of Commerce MCom

Master of Commerce MCom
at University of Canterbury

Christchurch, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 47,700
Country Rank-
Duration18 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

A Master of Commerce degree will allow you to learn more about your chosen subject area, critically view the world, and carry out an independent piece of research. These knowledge, skills, and competencies mean MCom graduates are well-prepared for professional roles and business consulting.

If you have been following the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand programme, study in the MCom counts as one year of professional experience.

Students who have qualified for a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours or equivalent may be admitted to the MCom by thesis only in that major (one year, worth 120 points).

Course Content
The Master of Commerce degree consists of 180 points, of which between 90–120 points is coursework (between six and nine courses), and a 90-point thesis or a 60-point dissertation.

The MCom take 12–18 months full-time, or 18–36 months part-time to complete. Enrolment is normally full-time unless you are approved for part-time study.

See the Master of Commerce Schedule for course options and requirements for each subject.

Major subjects for the Master of Commerce are:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Information Systems
- Management
- Marketing
- Taxation

Entry Requirement

You will need to have completed one of the following:

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science in Economics, Finance, or Computer Science
any bachelor's degree, and a relevant graduate diploma in your major subject.

Prerequisites vary between majors, but normally good grades in 300-level courses in the subject concerned are required. For information on the prerequisites for each subject, see the Master of Commerce Schedule.

English language requirements for postgraduate qualifications

If you want to study towards a postgraduate qualification, eg a Postgraduate Diploma, Masters, or PhD you must have one of the following:

ENGLISH TEST	MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
IELTS Academic	An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
TOEFL iBT	Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores.
TOEFL PBT	With a minimum score of 575 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5
CCEL EAP	Level 2 with a minimum B+ grade
CAE or CPE	Score of 176 with a minimum of 169 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
Pearson Test of English (Academic)	PTE with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50
NZCEL	Level 5
FluentIQ	Overall mark of 8/10 with nothing less than a 7 being scored in a single category.
LanguageCert	C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS
NZAPA	English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2)

Fees & Scholarships
FEES (NZD) 2022 180pt $47,700
Career Prospect
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

Cost Of Studying At University of Canterbury

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Master of Commerce MCom at University of Canterbury