Courses Handbook 2007 - [ 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 I

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 awards 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

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.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.3   Events and MICE Management 570 3.0 25.0
305581 v.1   Environmental Issues in Business 501 3.0 25.0
 
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        
2007 Sydney Campus Optional Semester (Sydney)   Y      
2007 Sydney Campus Semester 1S   Y      
2007 Sydney Campus Semester 2S   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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