Courses Handbook 2008 - [ Archived ]

296507 v.7 Master of Commerce (Management)

MCom(Curtin)

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


Introduction

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

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in business, economics or commerce, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution, or honours degree in business, economics or commerce, or postgraduate diploma in business, economics or commerce.

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 1

A student who has completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval from the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Postgraduate Diploma Management

Professional Recognition

Depending upon the major area of study chosen, graduates are eligible for membership to the Australian and New Zealand Academy 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 essential study materials.

Other CRICOS Codes

Codes for Sydney - 055202B (78 weeks), 055199C (104 weeks).

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

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 Credit
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.5   Business Information Technology Management 612 3.0 25.0
11666 v.3   Business Dissertation (Management) 695 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
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.4   Event Management 570 3.0 25.0
305581 v.1   Environmental Issues in Business 501 3.0 25.0
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.9   Management Principles and Practices 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

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        
2008 Sydney Campus Semester 1S   Y      
2008 Sydney Campus Semester 2S   Y      
2008 Sydney Campus Optional Semester (Sydney)   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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