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296507 v.7 Master of Commerce (Management)


MCom(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 042170A
Registered Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

Introduction

Designed for those aspiring to middle, senior and executive level managerial career. The course features guided independent study, team projects and maximum use of information and communications technology.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

There are three pathways to the Master of Commerce (Management) degree - students with a bachelor degree in business, commerce or economics with a course weighted average of at least 70 per cent may be admitted directly to the Master of Commerce (Management) program. Students with a bachelor degree in business, commerce or economics with a course weighted average of less than 70 per cent may be admitted to the Master of Commerce (Management) program after completion of Postgraduate Diploma in Management with a course weighted average of at least 70 per cent. Students who have completed a Graduate Certificate in Management and a Graduate Diploma in Management each with a course weighted average of at least 70 per cent may be admitted to the Master of Commerce (Management) program. Please note, the above conditions may be varied at the discretion of the Head of School or the Academic Program Area Head.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is four semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units are available in the evening.

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma in Management may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award, subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Professional Recognition

Depending upon the major area of study chosen, graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Management.

Career Opportunities

Graduates generally find employment positions that have an interest in or focus on management activities in the intermediary managerial level.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

308573 v.1   Administrative Management Specialisation   50.0
  OR  
308574 v.1   Entrepreneurship Specialisation   50.0
  OR  
308575 v.1   Human Resources Specialisation   50.0
  OR  
308577 v.1   International Management Specialisation   50.0
  OR  
308578 v.1   Strategic Management Specialisation   50.0
  OR  
308579 v.1   Tourism Management Specialisation   50.0
  SELECT 14 OPTIONS   350.0
  400.0
 
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits
4688 v.5   Human Resource Management (Overview) 560 3.0 25.0
5248 v.6   Managerial Leadership 561 3.0 25.0
5254 v.6   Business Policy 650 3.0 25.0
5275 v.8   Management Processes and Policies 560 3.0 25.0
5469 v.8   Law (Corporation) 564 3.0 25.0
5758 v.6   International Management 675 3.0 25.0
10481 v.3   Business Ethics 567 3.0 25.0
11043 v.4   Entrepreneurship 568 3.0 25.0
11217 v.2   Industrial Relations (Australian) 560 3.0 25.0
11218 v.4   Communication in Organisations 560 3.0 25.0
11455 v.4   Business Information Technology Management 512 3.0 25.0
11666 v.3   Business Dissertation (Management) 695 3.0 25.0
11948 v.2   Finance (Managerial) 512 3.0 25.0
12285 v.4   Global Business 650 3.0 25.0
12891 v.2   Business Research Methods 600 3.0 25.0
13201 v.4   Administrative Management 560 3.0 25.0
13313 v.3   Tourism Management (Sustainable Tourism) 566 3.0 25.0
301209 v.3   Facilities and Operations Management 660 3.0 25.0
301212 v.3   Events and MICE Management 570 3.0 25.0
 
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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