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University of Tasmania

A Master of Commerce research degree enables a candidate to undertake a program of research and advanced study in a specialist field. Masters degrees in the Faculty of Business are available in all Schools in the Faculty and in the Australian Innovation Research Centre (AIRC) are Accounting and Corporate governance,Economics and Finance,Management (including the AIRC).All candidates for a Masters degree are also required to enrol concurrently in two units in the Graduate Certificate of Research.
General knowledge about Commerce and Mcom as its specialist study field.
The major studies included in this course are designed on the basic rule of how to apply the discipline and theoretical approach towards the chosen fields such as Accounting and Corporate governance,Economics and Finance,Management (including the AIRC).
Applicants should apply after finding a potential supervisor and discussing and agreeing on their proposed topic. Applicants will be considered who have an honours degree with at least second class lower standard; or a masters degree with a minimum research component (eg a thesis); or substantial demonstrated sector experience, previous higher education studies and professional experience and/or published research work.International applicants must also meet the University's English language requirements for admission are an IELTS overall score,a minimum total score together with a Test of Written English (TWE) on the paper based TOEFL,a minimum total score of the internet based TOEFL,PTE Academic 58 with no score lower than 50, completion of a course of study, of at least 2 yrs duration, from an accredited University in a country where English is an official language.The study must have been instructed and examined in English. Studies must have been completed within the last 2 yrs and evidence in the form of a letter or certificate issued by the university Registrar’s office will need to be provided.
The graduates after the completion of the course can become eligible for the associate membership of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Australia or the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA).
A Master of Commerce degree can provide entry to a Doctorate at a University and graduates are also highly sought after for positions across a wide spectrum of careers including roles in areas such as Economic Analysis, Management, Human Resources, Tourism and Marketing.
Minimum 2 yrs, Maximum 4 yrs