Masters (Coursework)
UNSW's Master of Commerce (MCom) is a 1.7 year full-time postgraduate coursework degree. Designed in consultation with industry, this world-class business degree prepares you with the experience and knowledge you need to succeed in the career you want.
UNSW's Master of Commerce (MCom) is a 1.7 year full-time postgraduate coursework degree. Designed in consultation with industry, this world-class business degree prepares you with the experience and knowledge you need to succeed in the career you want. This degree is career-focused from day one. Whatever you specialise in, you'll connect with industry, learn with real-world tools and technology, and have access to work-experience, career development, and mentoring opportunities.
As a leading Business School we attract students from far and wide to study degrees like the Master of Commerce so you'll study alongside a diverse and cultural cohort that includes students like Shreya Gramle who travelled from Bangalore India to study at UNSW.
With 14 specialisations to choose from, the MCom offers the opportunity to specialise in two complementary areas of business, or to choose one specialisation and broaden your knowledge through electives that complement your field, such as analytics or FinTech. Guided by UNSW Business School's highly reputable academics and professionals, you'll deepen your expertise in your area of study, and gain the comprehensive understanding needed to thrive in any business environment.
World-class business education
UNSW Business School has been ranked the #1 business school in Australia by AFR BOSS for the last two years in a row*. We're a world-leader in career-focused education - ranked in the top 20 universities worldwide** and recognised as the Most Employable University by the Australian Financial Review (AFR). ***
We also rank 1st in Sydney for Business & Management, and Economics & Econometrics****.
Career support
As a UNSW Business School student, you'll have access to Career Accelerator, opens in a new window, a unique program of work experience, professional development and global business project opportunities. UNSW supports start-ups. We're the number one university attended by start-up founders, are renowned for our successful innovators, and are home to Australia's most comprehensive university entrepreneurship program, opens in a new window.
Industry connections
MCom students have the opportunity to connect and work with a global network of UNSW Business School's alumni and industry partners including TotalEnergies, opens in a new window (Vietnam), Cricket One, opens in a new window, Emtek Group, opens in a new window, Givvable, opens in a new window, NetNada, opens in a new window.
*AFR BOSS 2023 Best Business School Rankings
**QS World University Rankings, 2024
***AFR Top100 Future Leaders 2024
****QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024
The degree's admission requirements are based on you having a recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) with a credit average (WAM 65% or higher), as determined by the UNSW Business School. You may be considered eligible if your undergraduate degree WAM is between 60-64% and your score for the GMAT is at least 600 for the GMAT Exam or at least 565 for the GMAT Focus Edition.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If you've studied an undergraduate degree that relates to the areas of business you'd like to study, you could be eligible for up to 24 Units of Credit (UOC), or four courses of RPL. These credit points will allow you to take fewer subjects and graduate sooner.
If you don't meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible to study the Graduate Certificate in Commerce
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you're completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
The degree's admission requirements are based on you having a recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) with a credit average (WAM 65% or higher), as determined by the UNSW Business School. You may be considered eligible if your undergraduate degree WAM is between 60-64% and your score for the GMAT is at least 600 for the GMAT Exam or at least 565 for the GMAT Focus Edition.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If you've studied an undergraduate degree that relates to the areas of business you'd like to study, you could be eligible for up to 24 Units of Credit (UOC), or four courses of RPL. These credit points will allow you to take fewer subjects and graduate sooner.
Note: Applicants from non-211 universities in China wishing to study Postgraduate Coursework in the UNSW Business School must achieve a minimum overall average of 88 in their current university's grading system. This is equivalent to an 85% Australian scaled average using the calculator.
If you don't meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible to study the Graduate Certificate in Commerce
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
UNSW graduates are renowned for their employability, and postgraduate study will help set you apart. With career-focused and real-world learning embedded into the MCom from the outset of your degree and a large community of industry partners to connect with, you'll graduate with the confidence, experience and networks you need to go after and succeed in diverse careers.
MCom graduates develop rewarding careers across a wide range of sectors in roles including:
Australian Human Resource Institute, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute, Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA), Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) Master of Commerce is an academic partner of Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). The curriculum of risk management courses has been structured to align with the learning objectives outlined by GARP for risk management certification, Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Certification. Students may apply for scholarships and fellowships at GARP. Information can be found at https://www.garp.org/academic-partners.