An MCom allows you to develop an advanced level of knowledge and competencies with an intellectually rewarding postgraduate programme in your specialist field.
Commerce MCom
Commerce MCom
About
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.
Sample programme structure
Accounting specialisation (Please note this is a sample only)
Research 180 points
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- Code:
- ACCTG 701
- Name:
- Research Methods in Accounting
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
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- Code:
- ACCTG 702
- Name:
- Governance Issues in Accounting
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
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- Code:
- ACCTG 711-782
- Name:
- Financial Accounting Research (ACCTG 711)
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
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- Code:
- ACCTG 711-782
- Name:
- Contemporary Auditing Research (ACCTG 714)
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
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- Code:
- FINANCE 705-782
- Name:
- Empirical Finance (FINANCE 705)
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
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- Code:
- FINANCE 705-782
- Name:
- Modern Corporate Finance (FINANCE 751)
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
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- Code:
- ACCTG 794
- Name:
- Thesis
- Type:
- Thesis
- Points:
- 90 pts
Taught 180 points
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- 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
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- 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
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- Code:
- FINANCE 705-782
- Name:
- Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis (FINANCE 761)
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
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- 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
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- 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
2023 entry requirements
My highest qualification is from:
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.
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Study optionTaught 120 pointsGrade requiredGPA 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
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Read moreStudent 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 / yearHow to Apply
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- 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.’
Commerce MCom
University of Auckland
New Zealand,
Auckland