Commerce MCom

University of Auckland

New Zealand, Auckland

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University of Auckland

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Credit point

120 Points

Campuses

City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines27-Feb-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 41,778 / year

Next Intake 27-Feb-2023

Commerce MCom

About

An MCom allows you to develop an advanced level of knowledge and competencies with an intellectually rewarding postgraduate programme in your specialist field.

Build on your existing academic excellence with a postgraduate qualification that prepares you for specialist positions in the public and private sectors and can be a pathway to doctoral study.

The MCom is a 120 or 180-point, advanced, specialist masters degree that builds on an undergraduate degree in the same discipline.

The 180-point MCom is a 12 or 15-month specialist masters combining coursework and a research component in the form of either a short dissertation (60 points) or a more substantial research portfolio (90 points).

If you have completed a BCom(Hons) or equivalent, you may be eligible to undertake a 120-point MCom degree by research comprising a supervised thesis.

Find out more about thesis and dissertation enrolment.

A high performance in the BCom(Hons) or MCom (120 or 180-point) enables you to apply for a doctoral programme.

Note: Semester Two start is available for the 120-point masters as well as for selected courses within the 180-point masters. Please contact Student Hubs for advice.

Postgraduate pathway

Download the Business postgraduate pathway (16KB, PDF)

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Sample programme structure

Accounting specialisation (Please note this is a sample only)

Research 180 points

Code:

ACCTG 701

Name:

Research Methods in Accounting

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

ACCTG 702

Name:

Governance Issues in Accounting

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

ACCTG 711-782

Name:

Financial Accounting Research (ACCTG 711)

Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

ACCTG 711-782

Name:

Contemporary Auditing Research (ACCTG 714)

Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

FINANCE 705-782

Name:

Empirical Finance (FINANCE 705)

Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

FINANCE 705-782

Name:

Modern Corporate Finance (FINANCE 751)

Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

ACCTG 794

Name:

Thesis

Type:

Thesis

Points:

90 pts

Taught 180 points

Code:

ACCTG 701

Name:

Research Methods in Accounting

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

ACCTG 702

Name:

Governance Issues in Accounting

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

ACCTG 711-782

Name:

Research in Management Control (ACCTG 721)

Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

ACCTG 711-782

Name:

Accounting Information and Capital Markets (ACCTG 771)

Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

ACCTG 711-782

Name:

Special Topic: Sustainability Accounting (ACCTG 780)

Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

ACCTG 711-782

Name:

Special Topic: Efficiency and Productivity Measurement (ACCTG 781)

Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

FINANCE 705-782

Name:

Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis (FINANCE 761)

Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

FINANCE 705-782

Name:

Risk Management (FINANCE 762)

Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

ACCTG 791

Name:

Dissertation

Type:

Dissertation

Points:

60 pts

Research 120 points

Code:

ACCTG 796

Name:

Thesis

Type:

Thesis

Points:

120 pts

Subjects available in this programme

Accounting
Commercial Law
Economics
Finance
Global Management and Innovation
Information Systems
Marketing
Operations and Supply Chain Management

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

2023 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

University of Auckland Another tertiary institution

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place. Accounting and finance specialisations require higher grades.

Study option

Taught 120 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) or Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce

Disciplines

Business School

Requirements

Entry Requirements

This normally requires a completed bachelor degree or postgraduate certificate from New Zealand, or an acceptable equivalent qualification from a recognised university (or similar) overseas. Previous work experience may be taken into account.

Career

An MCom allows you to further your undergraduate business qualification through specialised study at an advanced postgraduate level. You will be prepared for specialist positions in the public and private sector or to pursue further advanced study.

Jobs related to this programme

Business policy adviser
Chief financial officer
Corporate advisor or valuer
Data communications specialist
Financial manager in a manufacturing, service or consultancy organisation
Multinational funds manager
Security assessor
Software engineer

Further study options

Doctor of Philosophy

See all study options

Meet Nicole Verano

Senior Client Service Executive Nicole Verano completed the Master of Commerce, while building on her arts and commerce background.

Student career planning service

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

Our Business School ASB Careers Centre will help get your career in business off to a strong start. You can access programmes, workshops and one-on-one support. You will be given opportunities to network with employers to increase your knowledge of the local business environment. Visit the Business School ASB Careers Centre.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

NZD 41,778 / year

How to Apply

Register for a new account:
- Click ‘Sign up for a new account’ below the Password field.
- A confirmation message will ask you to confirm sign up for a new account. Select ‘Confirm’.
- The 'Register for a new account' page will appear. Enter your email address, name and a password and click ‘Register’ (After accepting the IT Acceptable Use Policy and Disclaimer).
- On the next page provide your contact details, date of birth, citizenship and ethnicity. Please also indicate if you have a disability so we can better meet your needs.
Complete all your Application for Admission sections, including:
- ‘Academic History’: Enter all qualifications you completed or are currently completing.
- ‘Programme Selection’: Select your intended programme.
- Upload any documents requested (e.g. transcripts from your prior study)
Submit your application.
- Ensure you have read the Declaration section. Click, ‘I Agree’ and ‘Submit application.’